Digital Nomads vždy hľadá niekde, kde pracuje s dobrým Wi-Fi a dobrou šálkou kávy. Osobne sa snažím nájsť cieľ s aspoň jedným ďalším nomádom, kde koncept sedenia v kaviarni celé hodiny na mojom notebooku nie je príliš zvláštny.
Ale v Medellin to nie je otázka „Kde nájdem najlepšiu kaviareň“. Otázka je skutočne – „Ktorý z nich by som si mal vybrať?“
Ako druhé najväčšie mesto Kolumbie, ktoré bolo nedávno pomenované „Mnohé inovatívne mesto na svete“, nie je žiadnym prekvapením, že sa stalo takým hlavným centrom pre digitálnych nomádov.
Ak uvažujete o bývaní v Medelline ako digitálnom nomádovi, tu je všetko, čo potrebujete vedieť.
Obsah
Najlepšie oblasti, ktoré môžete žiť v Medellin a drsné náklady
Najlepšie Wi-Fi Spots & Cafes na prácu v Medellin
Prepravné možnosti v Medellin
Komunita digitálnej nomád v Medellin
Žijúci ako miestny v Medellin
Počasie v Medellin
Je to kultúrne centrum
Bezpečnosť v Medellin
Čítať viac: Cestovanie do Medellin v Kolumbii: Naše prvé dojmy a skúsenosti
Najlepšie oblasti, ktoré môžete žiť v Medellin a drsné náklady
Mnoho populárnych miest pre digitálnych kočovníkov je juh a západne od centra mesta: El Poblado, Envigado, Ciudad del Rio, Laureles, Floresta, Estadio.
El Poblado: Býva najdrahšou oblasťou, pretože je najzávažnejšia. Dvojlôžková izba v zdieľanom dome sa začne okolo 1 m policajta (zhruba 330 USD) mesačne. Dom s jednou spálňou začína okolo 700 USD mesačne.
Envigado: Envigado je technicky umiestnený mimo Medellin a je o niečo viac na juh ako El Poblado. Ceny sú podobné – v niektorých prípadoch o niečo menej. Ak hľadáte niekde blízko Poblado, ale nie v bubline cestovateľov, mohla by to byť dobrá voľba.
Ciudad del Rio: Blízko El Poblado, ale ubytovanie je tu zvyčajne o niečo lacnejšie, pretože je menej turistické s množstvom domácich blokov. Ceny za štandardnú miestnosť v zdieľanom dome začínajú okolo 600 000 policajtov (približne 200 USD). Dom s jedným lôžkom sa zvyčajne začína okolo 600 USD mesačne.
Laureles/ESTADIO/FLORESTA: Tieto oblasti sa nachádzajú západne v Medellíne a cítia sa trochu autentickejší kolumbijský ako El Poblado (hoci sa rýchlo westernizujú). Sú blízko futbalového štadióna, verejnej športovej arény a sú domovom jednej z hlavných univerzít – takže sa cíti mladá a živá, plná kolumbijských študentov, ktorí tu žijú.
Dvojlôžková izba v zdieľanom dome by mala začať okolo 600 000 dolárov policajta (zhruba 200 USD). Za súkromný byt s jednou posteľou očakávajte, že zaplatíte od 500 USD mesačne.
Ak chcete žiť v luxusu s fantastickým panoramatickým výhľadom na mesto, okolo všetkých týchto oblastí je veľa prístreškových apartmánov (s bazénmi, telocvičňami, sauny atď.) – za zlomok európskych cien.
Kde hľadať apartmány v Medelline:
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Skupiny na Facebooku: Niekedy môžu byť náklady trochu označené, ale je relatívne ľahké nájsť miestnosť špeciálne pre anglických reproduktorov. Pozrite sa na „Digital Nomads Medellin“ a „Medellin Rooms, Apartments and Expat Info“.
Airbnb: Tu je k dispozícii veľa izieb a na pobytoch má početné zľavy na pobyt.
Ak zistíte, že počas pobytu idete do veľkého mesta Bogota, pozrite sa na náš príspevok o najlepších veciach, ktoré môžete robiť v Bogote.
Najlepšie Wi-Fi Spots & Cafes na prácu v Medellin
Pripojenie na internet je zvyčajne veľmi silné v meste a v uliciach a parkoch je často úplne bezplatné Wi-Fi. (Ale rovnako ako v prípade každej verejnej siete, buďte opatrní, aby ste ju používali pre čokoľvek osobné)
Digitálni kočovníci musia samozrejme zaručiť, že na prácu existuje rýchle a stabilné Wi -Fi. Tu sú moje preferované kaviarne a škvrny, ktoré pracujú v Medelline:
El Poblado
Lounge Botanika – skvelé pripojenie WiFi s zásuvkami zástrčky pod každou tabuľkou
Cafe Zeppelin – Rozhodnite sa pre menu dňa pre 12 000 policajtov (do 4 USD) a zostaňte celé popoludnie
Pergamino – Známy pre najlepšiu kávu v El Poblado
Cafe Velvet – populárne miesto pre kočovníkov, aj keď sa tam musíte dostať skoro, pretože zástrčky sú trochu riedke
Amarillo Chocolate – roztomilý interiér s veľkým výberom vegetariánskych sendvičov
Como Pez en el Agua – rozhodnite sa pre brunch a zostať celý deň (ich vyprážané vajcia na toaste s hubami a hľuzovkovým olejom je iba 16 500 policajtov – približne 5,50 USD)
Enmigáda
Cafe Otra Parte – veľká záhrada a terasa, ak chcete mier a ticho od zhonu v Oblado
COCOLATTE – Nevysvetlená atmosféra, skvelá káva a priateľský personál uľahčujú zostať celé popoludnie
Ciudad del Rio
Kariñitocafe – often a bit quieter than the Poblado cafes, with an outstanding coffee menu & large terrace
Laureles
Algarabia – has a beautiful view overlooking the second park in Laureles
Cafe Revolucion – located on the main road, it can be a bit busy but it’s great for people-watching at the same time.
Naturalia cafe – one for the health-conscious foodies out there, with an comprehensive menu & another cheap but great menu of the day
Floresta
Hostal Ondas – has a cafe on the ground floor open to anyone, and a great co-working area above
Prepravné možnosti v Medellin
Getting around the city is typically very easy and cheap – either by taxi, metro or bus.
Local taxis: There are plenty of taxis driving around the city; however, in some cases it can be challenging to track them down. often they don’t stop, despite seemingly looking empty.
Uber: The guidelines on Uber are slightly unusual in Medellin. Technically it is illegal to take an Uber, but the app still exists – so it is very easy to pick them up. However, if the police stop you, you could be in trouble. Therefore, I’d recommend taking the local taxis – they are similar in price anyway.
Metro: The standard cost of the metro is 2,300 cop (roughly 80 cents), for pretty much all trips (regardless of the distance). It was built to enable locals up in the outskirts work in the centre – so it’s a great option to save money.
Unfortunately, the metro station in Poblado is a little way out of the centre, at the bottom of a hill. If you take the metro to go to the centre of Poblado, be prepared to walk up Calle 10.
Bus: There are lots of buses around the city so you can easily pick one up from the side of the road. There aren’t as numerous bus stops but they stop and pick you up as it drives along the route on the main road.
They say in big letters on the front where they are heading – but always check with the chauffeur when you hop on, and if in doubt, ask the man next to you. Each journey costs between 1,900 cop (under 1 USD).
The metrocable in Medellin
Komunita digitálnej nomád v Medellin
With the massive influx of nomads, there are lots of meet-ups and social events. Hostel Ondas has a weekly social on their roof, specifically for digital nomads, and there are lots of independently organised Couchsurfing meet-ups.
Plus, there are lots of groups on Facebook, which you can request to join and be part of the community. Napríklad:
Digital Nomads Medellin
Medellin digital Nomads
Start-up Medellin digital Nomads Network
Medellin entrepreneurs Society
So if you are wanting to make some friends with like-minded people, it shouldn’t be too difficult.
Žijúci ako miestny v Medellin
Here are some of the best ways to get your food, groceries and other daily needs while living in Medellin.
Groceries
The many popular supermarkets are: Exito, Jumbo, Euro, & Carulla. There are numerous large supermarkets, as well as smaller benefit stores, all over. Exito, Jumbo & Euro are cheaper; Carulla is much more premium.
For the much more niche health foods, there are shops such as Salud pan or Ceres Mercado organic where you can pick up non-dairy milks, nut butter etc.
Plaza Minorista is a huge market with lots of fresh fruit, veg, meats, cheeses and more…such as the superstitious soaps that apparently the locals like to buy, to get good fortune in things such as love or finances.
Goods here are less expensive than in the supermarkets, but its location in El Centro implies it’s not as convenient to just pop down there, if you are coming from one of the local areas discussed above.
pouličné jedlo
Arepas & empanadas are everywhere! There is a broad variety of types and flavours of each, and prices typically start at 2,000 cop (0.65 USD).
Drinks
Beer
The two many common, and typically cheapest, beers are Aguila & Club Colombia. expect to pay around the following:
Supermarket: 2,000 cop (0.65 USD)
Local pub: 4,000 COP (1.30 USD)
Bars/restaurants: 6,000 cop (1.95 USD)
Nightclubs: 8,000 cop (2.60 USD)
Spirits
Aguardiente is the national spirit that’s available all over Colombia. A 750ml bottle costs around 27,000 cop (just under 9 USD) in the shops, and with an aniseed taste, similar to sambuca, it is popular with the locals. (It’s not for everyone though!)
“Ron Medellin” is Medellin’s many popular rum, and is the most affordable spirit, after aguardiente. A 750ml bottle is around 28,000 cop (just over 9 USD) in the shops.
Juices
Colombians love their fresh juices, and there is typically a juice of the day included within the menu of the day at lunch. popular flavours are:
Lulo – an exotic, sour Colombian fruit
Maracuya – passionfruit
Guanabana – a distinct Colombian fruit, that practically tastes both sweet and sour.
They typically cost around 6,000 COP (1.95 USD).
Water
Tap water in Medellin is fine to drink. However, if you do travel elsewhere in Colombia, check the health warnings as it’s typically not drinkable in many other areas.
Exercise
They say the Colombians are some of the most beautiful people in the world — so if you are wanting to join the crew and stay in shape, there are plenty of places to go in Medellin.
Gyms
Alpha fitness (Poblado) – has a great timetable for classes such as HIIT, TRX, yoga and crosstraining
Bodytech (all over) – loads of equipment available but one of the much more expensive gyms, although you can get a trial pass which has 3 days free
Dinamo fitness (Envigado) – tends to be a bit cheaper, especially if you choose an off-peak membership
Yoga
Flying Tree (Laureles) – classes are available in both English & Spanish; 1x class is 25,000 cop (8.20 USD) or monthly limitless passes are 160,000 cop (52.50 USD).
Running / walking
Parque Arvi – take the gondola to this massive area of nature, where you can walk around & delight in the waterfalls and more
Cerro El Volador – a short but very steep hill close to Estadio, with amazing views overlooking the whole city
Stadium (Estadio) – the full-sized athletic track is totally free for public use
Nightlife
There’s a variety of bars and clubs all over the city, although they are many heavily saturated in El Poblado or Laureles. Reggaeton and salsa are probably the two many popular music types for the locals, but there are various places around so you’ll find something to suit your taste.
El Poblado:
The bars and clubs here tend to be a bit much more western with much more techno, house as well as the much more Colombian reggaeton, salsa and bachata.
Electronic music: Mansion & Calle 9 are two popular clubs at the weekends, with entry typically costing just 10,000 cop (3.30 USD). beauty salon Amador has a good sound system but is a bit swankier and much more expensive (usually 35,000 COP, approx 11.50 USD – although it can be much more on special nights)
Salsa: Mojito Salsa Guaracha y Son. is a small, intimate but popular one.
Cheap beers with a chilled atmosphere: Latineria – located on Parque Poblado – has beers for around 4,000 cop (1.30 USD).
Laureles:
Calle 33 and the ‘setente’ (Carrera 70) is where many of the bars are situated here. They tend to feel a little much more local, with much more salsa and reggaeton.
Salsa/bachata: child Havanah & El Tibiri are both popular spots amongst the locals
Carlos E Restrepo (not in, but close to, Laureles): A very eclectic area, close to the university, where numerous locals hang out and drink beers on the street, singing and dancing to the street performers. Drinking in the streets was banned in January, so this is one of the few places where you can chill at night.
Can’t speak Spanish?
Medellin is a very cosmopolitan city so many people in cafes and shops speak English — especially in the much more western areas of Poblado & Laureles.
El Centro is slightly less Western so you may find it a little harder to communicate in English but on the whole, you shouldn’t struggle too much without any Spanish.
There are lots of Spanish schools around and language exchanges if you do want to pick it up while living there. Some recommended Spanish schools are below:
El Poblado
Toucan
Laureles
hlavný
Colombia Immersion
Počasie v Medellin
Medellin is also called ‘The City of Eternal Spring’, because the weather is typically pretty good all