Mornings productive, evenings of culture and social nights

Tourism bleisure (the combination of business + leisure) has ceased to be an emerging trend to become a reality that is redefining the way in which professionals to conceive of their business trips. in Medellin, with its unique climate of eternal spring, a connectivity infrastructure of the first level, work spaces, innovative and a range of cultural and gastronomic vibrant, it has positioned itself as one of the favorite destinations for those looking to optimize their time by combining their employment goals with enjoyment and discovery.

If you have scheduled a meeting in the capital antioqueña or you are planning a temporary stay as a digital nomad, this guide will provide you with an agenda that is optimized for 5 days. With it, you will learn how to maximize your productivity while you’re immersed in the cultural wealth, the nature and the energy of one of the most innovative cities in Latin America.

Day 1: Arrival, adaptation, and first contact with Provence

Your experience bleisure in Medellín begins with a strategic choice of accommodation. The district of Provence, one of the sectors most attractive and safe city, it is the ideal base. Its location is perfect, with easy access to areas of corporate, a great variety of spaces, coworking and a gastronomic offer cutting edge that will allow you to explore different flavors every night.

Suggested Agenda:

• Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM): Land at José María Córdova International Airport (MDE). From there, a trip of about 45 to 60 minutes will take you to your boutique hotel or apartaestudio in Provence. Take some time to install, unpack and check your work agenda of the next few days, establishing priorities, and schedules.
  
  
• Afternoon (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM): Salt exploring the neighborhood on foot. This first course will serve to guide you, identify cafes with good internet connection, locate gyms to keep your routine and discover restaurants that you will attract attention for future dinners for business or pleasure. Provence is a place that is discovered by walking.
  
  
• Night (7:00 PM onwards): After a travel day, relax with a light dinner and a cocktail in a rooftop local. This experience will provide you with a panoramic view of the city that lights up with thousands of lights, serving as the perfect introduction to the magic night of Medellin.

Tip: Choose a accommodation that offers a space for coworking or private meeting rooms. Hotels like the 23Hotel in Provence, for example, are designed for this type of travelers, allowing you to optimize your work and rest time in a single place.

Day 2: productive Work + cultural exploration

The second day is the perfect combination between the concentration of labour and the immersion in the history of the city.

• Morning (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM): productive Work. Start your day in a space of coworking in Provence or in the nearby neighborhood of The Town. Places such as Selina Cowork, WeWork or Cowork Latam offer everything you need: high-speed internet, private cabins soundproof for video calls and common areas vibrant for a networking spontaneous.
  
  
• Afternoon (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM): cultural Exploration. Spends the afternoon with a tour of the Comuna 13. This neighborhood, that was once a symbol of violence, has become an emblem of social change and artistic. A guided tour will allow you to understand the history of resilience of its inhabitants, to admire the murals that cover its walls and a tour of its famous escalators in the open air. It is an experience that will change your perspective on the city.
  
  
• Night (7:00 PM onwards): Dinner author. Return to Provence to enjoy a tasting menu at a restaurant of author. The offer of the neighborhood allows you to choose between colombian cuisine contemporary, that reinterprets traditional flavors with modern techniques, or international mergers that combine the best of different cultures.

Day 3: Meetings and urban nature

This day focuses on job responsibilities, and the need for contact with nature to recharge.

• Morning (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM): Meetings and conferences. If you have meetings face-to-face, Medellín has modern convention centers such as Plaza mayor, the epicenter of major corporate events. For encounters more intimate and personalized, many boutique hotels in Provence and The Settlement offer meeting rooms equipped with the latest technology.
  
  
• Afternoon (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM): urban Nature. To disconnect, visit the Botanical Garden Joaquín Antonio Uribe and the Park Explores. Both are close to each other, which allows you to combine them easily. The Botanical Garden is an oasis of peace with orchids and a butterfly, while Parque Explora is a science museum interactive that you will stir up the curiosity. It is the perfect dose of nature and knowledge after a busy morning.
  
  
• Night (7:00 PM onwards): Culture in the night. Take advantage of the night to attend a cultural event. The Teatro Metropolitan , or the Little Theatre tend to have a bulletin board with a variety of music, theatre and dance that will allow you to connect with the artistic side of the city, and close the day with an enriching experience.

Day 4: Networking and adventure in the mountains

The fourth day is ideal to combine the professional growth with a nature adventure that will remind you why Medellin is to a destination so special.

• Morning (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM): Networking of production. Hosts a breakfast networking in a cafe of the author in Provence. In the business culture of Medellín, dating, working in informal settings, such as a cafeteria of specialty, they are very productive and allow conversations to flow more naturally.
  
  
• Afternoon (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM): Adventure in the heights. Escape to Pueblito Paisa in the Cerro Nutibara for a panoramic view of the city and then embarks on an adventure in the Metrocable up to the Park Arví. This route by air is an experience in itself, with spectacular views of the valley. The Park Arví is a natural reserve with ecological trails, farmers ‘ markets and a peace that contrasts with the urban energy.
  
  
• Night (7:00 PM onwards): Close of business relaxed. After the adventure, he returned to Provence for an afterwork in a bar of craft cocktails. It’s the perfect environment to celebrate successes, close deals in a relaxed environment or simply enjoy a good conversation with colleagues.

Day 5: Close work and farewell gourmet

The last day is to consolidate the work done and to take a last reminder of the local cuisine.

• Morning (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM): Closing of earrings. Dedicated to the latest work hours to review and submit reports, responding to important emails and organize your projects. If you’re a digital nomad, this is the time to take advantage of the calm of your accommodation in Provence to leave everything ready before you leave.
  
  
• Afternoon (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM): Farewell gourmet. Say goodbye to the city with a street food tour walk through Provence,. This tour will let you explore from arepas gourmet and empanadas traditional to handmade chocolates from cacao colombia, and desserts creative. Don’t forget to buy specialty coffee in order to take a piece of the city with you.
  
  
• Night (7:00 PM onwards): farewell Dinner. Enjoy a dinner in a restaurant with a terrace, providing for an agenda bleisure well used, for the professional achievements and by the unforgettable experience of having discovered Medellin.

Medellín: the infrastructure that makes it possible for the bleisure

Medellin is not only attractive by its landscapes. Its infrastructure is a fundamental pillar for the traveler bleisure:

• High-speed connectivity: The majority of hotels, coworkings and cafes of Provence and The Settlement offer fiber-optic internet, ensuring that you can work without interruptions.
  
  
• Efficient public transport: The mass transportation system of the city, which includes metro, tram and metrocables, is one of the most modern and efficient of Latin america, allowing you to move around the city safely and cost-effectively.
  
  
• International airport: The Airport Jose Maria Cordova (MDE) has direct connectivity with multiple cities of America and Europe, facilitating the arrival and departure.
  
  
• Security and hospitality: security has improved dramatically in the tourist areas and corporate. The hospitality paisa is an added value that makes you feel travelers welcome and at home.

– Tips for a trip bleisure successful in Medellin

• Plan ahead: Coordinates meetings in blocks (for example, all in the morning) for free evenings to complete leisure.
  
  
• Take advantage of the golden hour: The sunsets in Medellin are spectacular. Enjoy them from a rooftop, it is an experience that is priceless.
  
  
• Balances your agenda: No satures your days. Leaves room for the unexpected, breaks and walks spontaneous. Balance is the key of the bleisure.
  
  
• Connect locally: do Not limit yourself to your meetings. Talk with entrepreneurs and local colleagues. The network business in Medellín is very active and opportunities arise informally.

Medellín has been shown to be much more than a destination for work or for vacation: it is the place where both worlds meet in a natural way and without effort. With an agenda of well-designed, you can close contracts by the morning, enjoy a tour through the history of the city in the afternoon and explore the mountains at sunset.

The journey bleisure in Medellin is an opportunity to grow professionally, create new connections and, at the same time, to discover one of the most vibrant cities in Latin america.

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