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Paísa
Hospitality
The people of Medellín
and surrounding areas are known as “paisas,”
derived from the word país, meaning country.
Paisas are known for their beauty, which is exemplified
by Colombia Moda, a world-renowned fashion and textile
event in July. The city also hosts the Feria de Flores,
a three week-long carnival celebrating the areas grandesque
beauty with an exquisite orchid and varietals expositions
and an extravagant flower parade, a prodigious ‘cabal
gata de pasos finos’ (fine step horse parade)
and a continual celebration of Latin American culture.
Enjoy the non-stop daily events schedule or the ambiance
of the Antioquian nights at some of Medellín’s
fine restaurants, bars and dance clubs, all celebrating
the paisa tradition.
Building on these events, as well as the esteemed reputation
of the medical programs at the University of Antioquia,
the economic fortitude of the University of EAFIT, the
rapidly expanding business sector, and contemporary
arts, music and fashion societies, Medellín is
an up and coming metropolis that Medical Tourism Solutions
is proud to offer as a health care tourism destination.
We are confident you will fall in love with the charm
and elegance of paisa hospitality.
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Activities in MedellínRemember:
If here for medical tourism, patients must consult with
their physician as to appropriate tourism options.
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Museums
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Museo Nacional de Antioquia
(Antioquian National Museum)
The Museo National de Antioquia is an internationally
renowned museum featuring the works of Ruperto Ferreira,
Pedro Nel Gómez and Rodrigo Arenas Betancur.
As well as Antioquia’s native son Fernando
Botero and other acclaimed international artists.
Outside the museum is Botero Plaza, filled with
a dozen large-scale sculptures by the artist. While
an ice cream in the plaza is great for those in
a hurry, the museum is well worth the price of admission
and the experience of Colombian culture.
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Parque de los Deseos (Park of Wishes)
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Be sure to visit the planetarium at this interactive
modern park built to stimulate the minds of children
of all ages. Watch the kids playing in the fountain,
while you relax with a cup of Colombia coffee or enjoy
a bite to eat at one of the fine restaurants lining
the esplanade at this fun family destination.
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Parque de los Pieds Descalzos
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The ambiance of “the barefoot
park” is meant to reflect the synthesis of nature and
humanity, in space that exemplifies the harmony, peace, and
beauty that is found in Medellín. Called an “Oasis
in the center of the city”, this park was built to offer
paisa culture, as well as its tourist visitors a place to
relax away form the hustle and bustle of the metropolis. |
Museo El Castillo (Castle Museum)
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Restaurants
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One of
the trademarks of paisa culture is hospitality, and this
can definitely be seen in the restaurants of Medellín.
Make sure to try the typical meal ‘la bandeja paisa’
at one of the fabulous local restaurants, or sample a
wide variety of international cuisine at the many fine
dining restaurants. While many restaurants are to be found
in the upscale neighborhoods around Parque Lleras in El
Poblado, make sure to seek out one of the many elegant
establishments located up the valley wall with a spectacular
view of the city below. Let Medical Tourism Solutions
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Shopping
True to its reputation as a fashion capital, Medellín
has plenty to offer tourists in search of everything
from a new wardrobe to local wares to remember one’s
vacation. With designer brands such as Dolce &
Gabanna, Prada, and Gucci, there is definitely an
international flavor to the shopping experience. At
the same time, with popular local labels like Studio
F, Arturo Calle and Gino Pascuilli, it is possible
to find the style one desires without the prices to
inhibit our tastes. Allow Medical Tourism Solutions
to guide you through all Medellín has to offer.
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Transportation
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From airport to hotel and
back again, Medical Tourism Solutions will be with
you every step of the way on your fabulous vacation
in Medellín. We offer private cars and chauffeurs
for those who are looking for the utmost in travel
luxury. Or, we can connect our tourists with one of
our partner taxi drivers. Medellín also offers
the only metro in South America, which allows people
to quickly get from one end of the city to the other.
Take a ride on the MetroCable and see a part of the
city that would not normally be accessible to the
traveler. Our personal assistants will be available
to accommodate any type of travel need.
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Cultural Evolution, Contemporary
Sophistication, and Tourism Security
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While many people associate
Medellín with the now deceased Pablo Escobar
and the cartels from the 1980’s, the city has
come a long way in the last 20 years, and Medical
Tourism Solutions has selected Medellín as
a Health tourism destination with complete confidence
of safety. In fact, the homicide rate is now below
that of Washington DC, Baltimore, Detroit, Atlanta,
and St. Louis, and kidnappings of foreigners in a
thing of the past.
Instead, the city is known for developing the first
metro in South America, hosting an international poetry
festival in June, the largest fashion and textile
show in the country and the Flower Festival, a grand
carnival of sensational arts and culture. Medellín
is also the home of Fernando Botero, one of the most
famous Latin American artists in history who blossomed
with the colors and passion of Medellin’s innumerous
flora varietals, and represents the culture and society
that Medical Tourism Solutions has chosen to operate
within.
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Links to Medellín Maps:
Street
Map
Interactive
Yahoo Map
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Further
Info on MedellínLinks for additional reading:
Medellín
General Info
Medellín
Time and Date
Medellín
Travel Guide
Medellín
Weather
Colombia
Moda
Spanish
Classes
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