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ShoppingShopping with the Experts: Products Only Locals Buy in Medellín (and Where to Find Them)
While tourists crowd the souvenir stalls in El Poblado, Paisas do their shopping in neighborhood markets and specialty stores where they find the authentic flav
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Medellín's Underground Markets: Where to Find Forbidden Crafts and Rare Collectibles
In Medellín, most tourists leave with a backpack full of Fernando Botero replicas and bagged coffee. But there is another commerce, one that doesn't appear in g
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History & HeritageSpare Parts Stores: The Hidden Treasure of the Neighborhood
If you've ever needed a carburetor for a Renault 4, a taillight for an 80s Mazda 626, or a door handle that no one makes anymore, you know that going to an offi
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History & HeritageOperation Jasmine: The Black Market of Flowers That Financed Medellín's Transformation
In April 2026, few know that before coffee and long before drug trafficking, Medellín moved fortunes with an unexpected product: wild orchids. While the country
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ShoppingThe Circuit of Famous Chefs' Kitchens: Shop Where Medellín's Star Restaurants Get Their Supplies
Have you ever wondered where Medellín's most renowned chefs source their ingredients? As of April 2026, the city remains a paradise for foodies seeking professi
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ShoppingThe Independent Designer Store Circuit in Medellín: Fashion with Paisa Identity
While fast fashion dominates large department stores, Medellín hosts a vibrant scene of independent designers who fuse ancestral techniques with contemporary vi
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