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The authoritative reference for expats, visas & residency, the neighborhood system, and everything daily life in Medellín. Browse by category.
Visiting Medellín
The short-trip guide: where to stay, safety, transit, and what to do on your first visit.
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Visas & residency
Daily life
Pico y placa
Driving restrictions by license plate
Ciclovía
Sunday & holiday car-free streets
Holidays & puentes
Lunes festivos and Colombia's calendar
Tap water
Can you drink it? Mostly yes.
Food & street eats
What's safe, what's worth trying
Metro & transport
Metro, cable cars, taxis, apps
Money & payments
Cash, cards, Nequi, ATMs
Safety basics
No dar papaya, the local rule
Weather & seasons
Eternal spring, with a wet side
SIM & internet
Getting connected fast
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