I love Mexican food and I have to make sure I don’t stop eating burritos in Medellin. For over two years, I’ve been eating burritos at El Loco Carnal. I accidentally discovered this place in Parque Lleras. Maybe, it’s not a discovery since it is located in the gringo...
Guatape and the surrounding bodies of water are like cottage country. If you speak to enough Paisas in Medellin, they’ll let you know Guatape is a must-visit. Plus that big rock you have to climb by the name of Piedra del Penon. It’s possible to do a day...
I love Colombia, but like any other country, the taxis in Colombia aren’t always the greatest. I was the victim of a taxi scam in the early morning hours of December 1, 2015, in Medellin. The driver gave me counterfeit Colombian Pesos (COP) for my change. I...
I went on a walking tour on February 9 at 2:30 p.m. and learned a few facts about Medellin. I missed the tour last year and did not want to miss it again. I met Juliana, our tour guide, at the metro station. The tour was operated by Real City Tours and they work on a...
Gerard and I went to Pueblito Paisa one afternoon in April 2014. It’s on top of Nutibarra Hill. We took a taxi from the Black Sheep Hostel to the top for about 7,500 COP. But I recommend using Uber instead of a taxi to get to Pueblito Paisa because I was once scammed...