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Jaybee315
Joined 2016
Posts: 157

7 years ago

Medellín neighborhoods

7 years ago

Thanks to a Colombian friend, I've got a long-term job waiting for me in Medellin. Between now and the end of March I'll be liquidating just about everything, except a few boxes to be shipped later, packing my bags and flying there, via Bogota.

Thanks to her connections, the TP-4 Visa should be no problem, neither will getting an unfurnished apartment. About all I need to do is pick the neighborhood, then deal with the headache of buying stuff and getting it delivered.

I'll be spending most of April getting visa, Cedulla, etc. taken care of and selecting an apartment. I'm looking for recommendations for particular areas.

I initially considered some of the outlying areas, but I think I'd prefer within the Medellin metro area. Reasonable walking distance to the Metro is a big plus, or easy bus connections. Also prefer reasonable access for shopping.

I'd like an estrato 4 or 5 neighborhood, fairly safe and quiet.

Any recommendations?

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