Things to do in Medellin.

rocinante says on Aug 20, 2006, 18:14:

Sorry but the best city is where youre friends are. The best things to do are with your friends (read: locals). December and up until Los Reyes (not the hilarious TV show) is the best time to be in Colombia. There are holidays and parties all over the place - but having a local makes all the difference in the world. If you are going totally solo stick with areas that are better suited for tourists - Zona Rosa and El Poblado. my main experience is in Medellin. What are you into? I've never been to Mangos but you'll have a great time if dancing and partying is what you're into - also women there will take you home if you buy them dinner and drinks a leave a small tip if you know what I mean. A bit more mellow would be Friday and Sat nights in Parque Lleras as there will be great peoeple (lots of tourists) and beautiful women - there are about 15 places doted in and around the small park, all in walking distance of each other and it is very safe and laden with taxis and close to the Dan Carton hotel (never been to that hotel but I hear it's top notch).

Again, it all depends on what you're into and who you're traveling with. Stop by and see Chris "Spigrimace" at Champions Sports bar on La 80 y 28. His email is Spigrimace at y-a-h-o-o d0t com.

I live in Boston a three blocks from Centro - right behind Avenida Oriental near Argentina and Peru - Do not, under any circumstances go to centro after the sun is down. One day Centro is going to be a great spot other than the day time.

Of course you know how cheap taxis are. Email me and I can hook you up with a bi lingual taxi driver guide. R-o-c-i-n-a-n-t-e88 (all one word with no hyphens) a=t g-m-a-i-l d0t com

If you are taking a lady friend out for lunch I recommend Ave Marias on the Parque - the food, a bit pricy for MDE, is really good as is the service and ambiance.

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jh816 says on Aug 20, 2006, 20:16:

Medellin Tour Bus Might not be exactly what you're looking for, but try the Medellin Tour that takes off from Parque Lleras. It takes about four hours and will let you know where pretty much everything is(the daytime stuff. The nighttime stuff, I agree is pretty much Mango's and Parque Lleras). The tour is in spanish though, so if your's is rusty take someone to help translate.
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runnerup says on Aug 20, 2006, 21:58:

go to the medellin mansion my friend went there and said the pool is real nice. He also said there are a lot of parties there with nice colombian women.

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pedro (☼Travelguide writer) says on Aug 21, 2006, 06:53:

utopiacowboy says on Aug 21, 2006, 22:00:

A poster here has recommended a Medellin swing club called Cuchicheos which is just around the corner from La Casita de mi Abuela (where my wife used to eat lunch from time to time). Not too far from the Itaqui metro station.

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