ABOUT MEDELLIN & CARTAGENA

We will be staying in Medellín for 5 nights between Tues Nov 19 - Sun Nov 24. 

Medellín is the capital of Colombia’s mountainous Antioquia province. Nicknamed the “City of Eternal Spring” for its temperate weather, it hosts a famous annual Flower Festival. Modern metrocables link the city to surrounding barrios and offer views of the Aburrá Valley below. Sculptures by Fernando Botero decorate downtown's Botero Plaza, while the Museo de Antioquia displays more of the Colombian artist’s work. Make sure to look at the amazing mountains on the drive from the airport. A colorful city with a whole lot of character, our hostel sits in the heart of the hip Provenza neighborhood. Surrounded by culinary hotspots, buzzing bars, and authentic coffee shops, Selina hostel is the perfect place to explore this spellbinding city and meet like-minded travelers and creatives with a zest for art, culture, and music. Our multidimensional hostel is filled with art installations and locally curated murals and a range of accommodation options to suit every travel budget. Guests can take advantage of on-site features, including a rooftop music studio, a cafè, a vibrant bar, a CoWork, a movie room, and a wellness area to stretch out in a yoga class after a productive day.

We will be staying in Cartagena for 3 nights between Sun Nov 24 - Wed Nov 27. 

Cartagena is a port city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. By the sea is the walled Old Town, founded in the 16th century, with squares, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings. With a tropical climate, the city is also a popular beach destination. Reachable by boat are Isla de Barú, with white-sand beaches and palm trees, and the Islas del Rosario, known for their coral reefs.Amid the late-night salsa bars and cantinas of Getsemani’s historic neighborhood, our hostel’s restored colonial building is complete with two outdoor swimming pools, a rooftop terrace, coworking space, bar, courtyard lounge, and a seafood restaurant that serves Colombian dishes daily. Plus, our private suites and community rooms are decorated with modern furniture and locally designed murals. Ogle the 500 year old port city walls from your room and take in views of the Clock Tower, San Pedro Claver Church, and San Felipe de Barajas Castle, all just a 10 minute walk away. After morning yoga at sunrise, refuel with a fruity, regional breakfast before walking over to Trinidad Square to explore the city’s architecture led by our expert guides. Back at our hostel, head upstairs for dinner and embrace coconut-infused cocktails and a dose of Afro-Caribbean music from the likes of cumbia and champeta!