If you go to Medellin and are you staying in The Village, surely you’ll wonder what plans you can do without the need to take transport. The answer is just a few steps: a walking tour of Provence Medellín is the ideal way to discover one of the most vibrant, creative, and authentic in the city. This plan connects with different types of travelers: the international who seek culture, millennials, social who love to share their experiences on Instagram, and those who simply enjoy getting lost in streets full of color, aromas and local design.
A walk through Provence, is not a simple tour of the town; it is immersed in a cosmopolitan atmosphere where there are cafes author, the street art that transforms facades galleries, live, and shops that showcase the best local talent.
Provence, heart, creative Medellin
Provence is today one of the epicenters of cultural and social most recognized of Medellin. Its cobbled streets, full of trees and flowers, invite you to walk at any time of the day. In the morning, you’ll find a tranquil atmosphere perfect for enjoying a coffee craft; in the evenings, the neighborhood is full of life with local people and tourists traveling boutiques, and in the night, the bars and rooftops mark the rhythm of the night life.
This balance between calm daytime and night-time electricity makes it a destination versatile, attractive both for families looking for calmer as for travelers who want to experience the urban life style.
Specialty coffee on every corner
The walking tour of Provence Medellín cannot start without a stop at a specialty coffee. Here, every cup tells a story: grains selected from farms nearby, baristas that take care of every detail, and spaces with a unique design that invite you to linger.
Some cafes, boutique offer terraces with city views, ideal for work as a digital nomad, or just to relax while enjoying a espresso or a cold brew in a temperate climate. Others opt for experiences more immersive, such as tastings, tours or workshops to learn the process of colombian coffee.
Street art that tells stories
As you progress through the streets of Provence, you will notice that the walls become a canvas for local and international artists. Murals with messages of inclusion, colorful representations of colombian flora and fauna, and artistic interventions that reflect the social transformation of Medellin.
The street art here is not an ornament; it is part of the identity of the neighborhood. For lovers of the urban photography, every corner is an opportunity to capture authentic images with the perfect light, especially during the afternoon.
Local shops and independent design
The tour continues with local shops that make Provence a destination of alternative shopping. Boutiques of hand-made clothes, design galleries, accessories author and souvenirs that go beyond the cliche tourist.
Buy in these spaces not only guarantees to bring you unique pieces, it also directly supports designers and entrepreneurs in Medellín have become the creativity in economic engine. It is a recommended experience for international tourists looking for souvenirs with cultural value.
Practical tips for your walking tour
- Wear comfortable footwear: the cobbled streets can be tired if you’re not prepared.
- Use the light from the morning or evening: ideal for photographs.
- Beam breaks strategic: it combines coffee, shopping and art in to a single plan.
- Ask at reception for 23 Hotel: the team knows recommended routes, cafes allies and murals hidden that few tourists find.
How to connect 23 Hotel with this experience
The location of 23 Hotel is key to enjoying Provence no rush or transport. From the hotel you can walk out and within minutes be in the midst of the cultural movement. The team of the boutique hotel offers personalized recommendations, from the coffee with the best view to the store, where you’ll find a unique souvenir of Medellin.
For executives, this tour is a way to disconnect after work; for premium travellers, an exclusive plan with touches of luxury in cafes and shops, and for the families an opportunity to, safe and rewarding way to experience the city.
A walking tour of Provence Medellin is much more than a tourist plan: is to live the city through its flavors, colors, and creativity. Each cup of coffee, every wall and every shop are pieces of a puzzle that show the Medellin innovative and resilient.
Stay in 23 Hotel and discover how to walk a few steps can be transformed into a cultural experience unforgettable.
