Following up on our investigation of Medellin Salsero culture here, we went out in search of the real thing. During our local inquiry, el Tibiri came up again and again.

El Tibiri is one of the principal places to go out and dance salsa in Medellin. Founded in 1991, this steamy salsa joint has always attracted a [...]

Article by Jeff Guerra
One step inside the fabled walls of Cartagena’s preserved colonial center and you know you’re somewhere special – it’s a unique place to stroll through and one of Colombia’s renowned tourist destinations.
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Popping and locking their way to the forefront of Medellin’s dance scene, Urban Flow in Poblado aims to teach contemporary dance steps while embracing the hip hop culture behind them. With internationally trained instructors, the street-style academy considers itself “the authentic representatives of hip hop” in the Paisa capital. Flow B-girl Alexa Gall, who learned her craft [...]

In the new wave of sushi restaurants opening in Medellin, one stands out as a true delight to the senses. Forget what you thought you knew about sushi – with its sophisticated gourmet approach, Iki (“chic” in Japanese) provides Medellin with a whole new interpretation. Lead chef Alejandro Cadavid graduated from the local Colegiatura gourmet [...]

Tucked in among the restaurants on the bustling hot social strip alongside Parque Poblado, Latineria is the perfect spot to meet up with friends and start the night with a bright dash of color. At first glance this tiny bar is little more than a shot counter set in “Dia De Los Muertos” motif, but [...]

By Camilla Pease-Watkin. Photos by Lighten Up And Shoot

Stepping off the bus in the mountain village of El Retiro on the Eastern side of the Antioquian department is like diving into the pages of a novel by legendary Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez… only with way more pigeons. Set among lush rolling hills speckled with horse paddocks, [...]

We might stir up some contention by recommending La Parrillita as the best spot for burgers in Medellin, but after three years in Medellin and weighing in on the other big contenders, The Arepa staff unanimously agrees that Parrillita takes the prize for #1. Now we all know that Argentina is known for really amazing, [...]

By Jeff Guerra. Photos by Elisa Roldan Restrepo

Known for its world-class coffee, Colombia is also an increasingly renowned producer of exceptional chocolate. It was always therefore puzzling that no one in Medellin ever decided to open a cozy, top rate chocolatier somewhere in town… until now.
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It’s rare to find a restaurant that is perfect for any occasion. Out with friends? Family dinner? First date? Bou can do it all, and they do it in a warm atmosphere that feels like one big dinner party.
It’s all about tapas here, the famous Spanish phenomenon whereby a variety of smaller plates is served [...]

We recently checked out a little spot up in the hills of El Retiro called La Vecindad that is part of a larger gastronomical movement in Colombia.
Check out the video, and the full story here.

Photography: Carlos “Radheyo” Andres.