Politics
Medellín Voters Decide: 0.5% Property Tax Hike for Metro Expansion
The October ballot asks voters across Medellín's comunas whether to raise property taxes by 0.5 percent to extend Metro lines toward Itagüí and Envigado.
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Iron and Altitude: The Best Free Outdoor Gyms and Fitness Circuits in Medellín
From the steep paths of El Poblado to the riverside circuits of Laureles, Medellín's public fitness infrastructure has quietly become one of the city's most democratic health assets.
Politics
Mayoral Candidates Promise Education, Healthcare, Jobs for Medellín's Poorest
Leading candidates are pledging investments in education, healthcare and job training programs that would directly affect thousands of families across the city's poorest neighborhoods.
property
First-Time Buyers Flood Medellín's Mid-Tier Neighborhoods Below 300M Pesos
New data and agent activity suggest first-time purchasers are more active in Medellín's mid-tier neighbourhoods than at any point since 2023, but the window may not stay open long.
property
Medellín Residents Rent Homes, Buy Investment Properties in Cheaper Neighborhoods
With purchase prices in El Poblado climbing past $4,000 per square metre and rental yields strong in Laureles and Belén, a growing number of residents are renting their home while owning an investment property elsewhere in the city.
property
Medellín's Laureles Offers Strong Investment Returns Despite Rising Prices
Rising prices haven’t erased the investment potential in Laureles, as steady demand and new amenities sustain this central, leafy neighbourhood’s appeal.
wellness
Medellín Residents Combat Loneliness Through Neighborhood Group Activities
Medellín residents are turning to group activities in neighborhoods like Laureles and El Poblado to counter rising isolation rates.
wellness
Medellín's Best Outdoor Pools and Natural Rock Pools for Swimming
Discover the city's best spots for a refreshing and invigorating swim amidst nature
property
Medellín Rents Outpace Wages, Challenging the 30% Rule
Colombians are questioning whether the old 30% benchmark still works in a fast-changing rental market, as rising rents outpace wage growth in parts of Medellín.
culture
Botero Sculptures Define Medellín's Downtown Creative Identity
Fernando Botero's sculptures at the downtown plaza form a central reference point for how the city expresses its artistic character through public space.