Our values
The rise of remote work has changed how people move. Post‑pandemic, digital nomads and remote workers have flocked to cities from Barcelona to Mexico City to Medellín - and with that influx comes a real concern: gentrification. Rents go up. Locals get priced out. Neighborhoods lose their character.
We believe it is possible for foreigners to live in Medellín in a way that strengthens the city rather than extracts from it. That means integrating into the culture, supporting local businesses, and treating the community with respect - not just passing through.
Airbnb charges two to four times what locals pay for the same apartment. That gap is the single biggest driver of rent inflation. If you plan to stay mid‑ to long‑term, get the right visa and rent through local channels. When you pay the same price as your neighbors, you stop being part of the problem and start being part of the neighborhood.
We encourage foreigners spending decent time here to learn Spanish. Shop at the corner store. Say hello to your neighbors. Respect the environment. The Aburrá Valley has enough traffic and pollution without adding carelessness. The best expats are the ones you don't notice, because they fit in.
Medellín's reputation has suffered from a subset of visitors who treat the city as a playground for drugs and sex tourism. We don't condone that, we don't facilitate it, and we don't want to be associated with it. This site exists to help responsible people relocate and live well, not to enable exploitation.
We want Medellín residents to see this site as something useful, not threatening. Our goal is to help foreigners understand the city, integrate safely, and contribute to the community - so that their presence is a net positive for everyone who lives here.