Medellín, Colombia 🇨🇴 | The Ultimate Practical Guide

🚠 Transport Hacks SIM Card: Buy at MDE Airport (2nd floor, Pic 2 shop)—best deal! Metro+Cable Car: Get a rechargeable card at stations. Transfer to Line J cable car at San Javier (no exit needed). Taxis: Crazy cheap! Airport→City: ~$8 (30min) Most rides: <$4 (use Cabify/Uber's "Call Taxi" for fastest pickup). Skip renting a car—chaotic roads! 🏨 Where to Stay The Click Clack Hotel (El Poblado) Booked via Hyatt Mr & Mrs Smith (~$100/night—outshines NYC $400 hotels!). Jungle vibes: Lush greenery, epic French toast, daily tropical fruits. Pro tip: Request a quiet room (no nighttime noise). 👗 What to Wear Summer clothes + light jacket (May = end of rainy season). Didn’t need my umbrella! ☕ Coffee & Cocktails 1️⃣ Pergamino Digital nomad hub (outlets everywhere!). Skip overly milky iced drinks—try their pour-overs. 2️⃣ Símon Cafe Best brew in town (owner’s golden retriever greets you!). Bought beans here—even reopened for us after closing! 3️⃣ Gabo MDE 100 Years of Solitude-themed cocktails ($20/person). "Magical realism" in a glass: fruity → wine-infused bittersweetness. 🍽️ Food Scene Mondongo’s: Famous bandeja paisa (tripe soup = acquired taste). La Jugosa: Lulo smoothie tasted... questionable . KFC: Spicy chicken wings—Asian approved! 🍗 ⏳ Time It Right 2–3 days (without Guatapé). El Poblado: Safest base for first-timers. #Medellin #ColombiaTravel #SpecialtyCoffee #HiddenGems