Colombia’s prosecution confirms plea deal with jailed former UNGRD chiefs
The prosecution said Monday that it had reached a plea agreement with several corrupt former...
Category: Medellin
FARC dissident group splits over peace talks with Colombia’s government
A disagreement about peace talks with Colombia’s government caused a surprise split between...
UN Security Council extends monitoring of Colombia’s peace process
The United Nations Security Council voted to continue monitoring the implementation of a 2016...
No-go areas in Medellin
Medellin has made massive progress in both public safety and tourism over the past decades....
Comuna 13: How a Medellin community turned a war zone into a tourist attraction
It is probably fair to say that few places on the planet have ever undergone a transformation as...
Escape the Poblado tourist trap and let the real Medellin enchant you
Colombia’s second largest city Medellin is big, diverse and fun. Yet many tourists end up in...
Medellin shuts down Pablo Escobar museum
Medellin’s city authorities shut down a museum dedicated to the memory of late drug lord and...
Parque Periodista, where Medellin’s subcultures meet
Parque Periodista is the hangout of Medellin’s bohemian underground. The square can be...
Learning about Colombia’s coffee culture in Medellin
While many tourists opt for a visit to Colombia’s specialized rural coffee zones, a group in...
The long-hidden charms of Medellin’s La Sierra neighborhood
Medellin’s mountainside La Sierra neighborhood has long been a no-go area for tourists...
Medellin’s 4th cable car: making public transport fun again
Medellin’s latest cable car, from the Buenos Aires district to the top of the La Sierra...
5 must see places in Medellin
If you want to get a flavor of Medellin, these five must-see sites should leave you with a...
