Daily LifeDone Right
Fast internet. Safe water. Dogs everywhere. Good vibes.
Internet
Great speeds, fiber available. Way cheaper than US for comparable service. Digital nomad approved.
Water Quality
Tap water is safe to drink. Rare for Latin America — EPM delivers.
Cleanliness & Civic Pride
People sweep sidewalks, storefronts daily. Landscaping maintained, lush. Cleanest major Latin American city.
Recycling & Sustainability
Recycling standard practice. Biogas initiatives, composting common. Higher consciousness than many US cities.
Cash-Based Economy
Cash still king — simpler transactions. ATMs everywhere. Direct, no-nonsense.
Churches as Urban Refuges
Open during the day. Duck in to cool off, check phone, order Uber. Just be respectful during Mass.
Dog Culture
Dogs welcome in malls, banks, cafés. Dog parks everywhere, affordable vet care. Paisas love dogs openly.
BMX / Skating / Rollerblading
BMX culture thriving (Mariana Pajón!). Skateparks, rollerblading at night in parks. Scenes that died in the US still alive here.
"Better Culture"
Community over isolation. People outside, music playing. Less hustle-grind, more living.
Ready to Make the Move?
You've seen the weather, the prices, the culture, the lifestyle. The question isn't whether Medellín is amazing — it's whether it's right for you.
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