Medellin: Poblado vs. Laureles

Flynn27 says on Aug 4, 2007, 11:32:

I had a post that treated the same topic, receving many responses. Check out "Poblado - Best or Worst of Medellin". Hope it helps. Ultimately, the choice comes down to what is the best fit for you.

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ColombiaBoard says on Aug 4, 2007, 13:03:

Laureles is ON the valley, that means, flat streets and sidewalks, in El Poblado it's mostly steep streets and many areas don't even have sidewalks, you usually need a car to go anywhere in El Poblado. Laureles is warmer, El Poblado is colder, specially in the higher areas. El Poblado has better - fancier restaurants. There are more high rise condos in El Poblado than in Laureles, you can still find old houses in Laureles. Transportation is better in Laureles and there are less traffic jams during rush hour in Laureles, traffic in El Poblado is still a nightmare. Rental properties are cheaper in Laureles than in El Poblado.

Apart from that you find the same supermarkets chains in both areas, there are many more mom-pop food stores in Laureles than in El Poblado. Everything is more expensive in El Poblado.

But the main question is, where will you be working? closer to El Poblado or Laureles? of course if you have good transportation means it's ok to live in both areas.

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