Here are my picks for LGBTQ-friendly things to do and see in Medellin.
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I was dancing to disco-pop music on a flatbed truck behind the DJ when someone spilledaguardienteon me.
(It’s an anise-flavored liqueur Colombians seem to drink by the gallon.)
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The parties, though, went all night well past sunrise.
I partied in the Provenza area, which is a wealthier district in the El Poblado neighborhood.
As a gay man, I felt extremely safe the entire time in Medellin.
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In fact, Medellin surpassed Bogota and Cartagena asColombias most touristic cityin 2022.
My long weekend was filled with cultural and social activities that were planned by Out in Colombia.
The family-run farm has 25 different varieties of specialty Colombian coffees across its 65,000 trees on 45 hectares.
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Theres also aBarrio Transformation tourwhere you might learn about all the changes the neighborhood has undergone.
Its an inspiring and interesting region that many might miss out on.
The owners also haveLa Panaderia Rusa, which specializes in parkas and hoodies.
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Brunch atRepeatis a staple it has an eclectic international menu.
Another great lunch spot isLavocaderiawhere every meal features avocados prominently in its recipe.
For more fine dining, the reservation-onlyTest Kitchen Labis a must-visit.
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Each dish features Colombian-only ingredients and is paired with an equally enticing drink or cocktail.
The open kitchen allows you to interact with the chef directly making it a memorable and intimate dining experience.
A trickling creek outside adds to the home-like ambiance.
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(Insider tip: theyre famous for their lychee martinis.)
It is a Colombian brand and the second hotel after its flagship property in Bogota.
There are three on-site restaurants serving Colombian, Greek, and Thai cuisines and two separate rooftop bars.
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The newest addition is the newly openedNaufrago, a rooftop cocktail bar with 360-degree panorama skyline views.
Their delicious cocktails are designed after different Colombian regions, each with its own localized liquors and flavors.
