Medellin 2013 #2 (Poblado Barrio)

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The city is broken up into many barrios (neighborhoods) which I belive are really municipalities. I only been able to explore a few and plan on expanding my efforts to the lesser traveled (by tourist) barrios in the future. Poblado is the principal tourist area and therefore the wealthiest part of Medellin. It has a large commercial/retail zone interspersed with residences like most urban cities of Latin America. Most residences are condo towers. The streets are landscaped with trees and parks, big and small, which allow for an abundance of shade during those warm sunny afternoons. Walking around this barrio is considered safe but you should always keep your street smarts engaged. Sidewalks, nature trails and creeks are numerous in the neighborhood and I recommend exploring them if your time allows. The number of cafes, bars and shops could keep you exploring for weeks. International cuisine is easily found and centered around Parque Lleras off Avenda 10. I have tried several eateries in this area and have enjoyed all my meals so far. I even found a quality microbrew called 3 Cordilleras served in several of the local bars and some grocery stores. I enjoyed the Mulata, which is a amber ale, http://3cordilleras.com/menu.html.

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Comments

[Helga]

HOLIDAYS
Hey Marcy, Great photos and blog!!!! Keep posting Xh

[Josephine]

I enjoyed the blog :) . That food looks great...yummmmm. Great photos .