Medellín for Digital Nomads - The Ultimate Remote Work Guide

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Medellín for Digital Nomads - 2025 Guide

Medellín has established itself as one of the best destinations in the world for digital nomads. With ultra-fast fiber optic internet, perfect year-round weather, moderate cost of living, and a vibrant expat community, the "City of Eternal Spring" offers everything you need to work remotely while enjoying an excellent quality of life.

🏆 Why is Medellín Ideal for Remote Work?

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Top Internet

Fiber optic 50-300 Mbps available citywide

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Perfect Weather

68-82°F year-round, no A/C needed

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Affordable

$1,200-2,000/month for comfortable living

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Time Zone

EST, ideal for working with USA

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Cheap Flights

Direct connections to USA, Europe, Latam

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Community

Thousands of nomads and expats

📍 Best Neighborhoods for Digital Nomads

Most Popular

El Poblado

The most touristy area with abundant coworkings, cafés, and nightlife. Ideal if you prioritize international community.

  • ✅ Many coworkings and cafés
  • ✅ Large expat community
  • ✅ International restaurants
  • ❌ High prices
  • ❌ Less local experience

Rent: $800 - $2,000/month

Recommended

Laureles

More local and authentic vibe with excellent cafés for working. Better value than Poblado.

  • ✅ More authentic and local
  • ✅ Excellent cafés
  • ✅ 30-40% cheaper
  • ✅ Near the stadium
  • ❌ Less nightlife

Rent: $500 - $1,200/month

Best Value

Campo Valdés

Quiet residential area with excellent Metro connectivity. Perfect for focusing on work.

  • ✅ Very affordable
  • ✅ Quiet for working
  • ✅ Near Metro
  • ✅ Local authenticity
  • ❌ Fewer coworking options

Rent: $300 - $600/month

Envigado

Quiet municipality in the south, perfect for those seeking peace and concentration.

  • ✅ Very safe and quiet
  • ✅ Excellent gastronomy
  • ✅ Family atmosphere
  • ❌ Less social life

Rent: $400 - $900/month

🏢 Best Coworkings in Medellín

Selina (El Poblado)

International chain with social atmosphere. Ideal for networking.

  • Hot desk: $15-20/day
  • Monthly: $200-300
  • WiFi: 100+ Mbps

Tinkko

Modern spaces with multiple locations across the city.

  • Hot desk: $12-18/day
  • Monthly: $150-250
  • WiFi: 100+ Mbps

WeWork (Poblado)

International standard with all amenities.

  • Hot desk: $20-30/day
  • Monthly: $300-450
  • WiFi: Redundant

Atomhouse

Startup atmosphere with accessible prices.

  • Hot desk: $10-15/day
  • Monthly: $100-180
  • WiFi: 50+ Mbps

☕ Best Cafés to Work From

Pergamino (Poblado)

Specialty coffee with excellent WiFi and quiet atmosphere.

📶 50+ Mbps | Plenty of outlets

Al Alma Café (Laureles)

Premium Colombian coffee in a cozy setting.

📶 40+ Mbps | Good workspace

Velvet (Poblado)

Popular among nomads, ideal for video calls.

📶 60+ Mbps | Quiet zone

Rituales (Laureles)

Spacious with large tables for working.

📶 45+ Mbps | Very spacious

📋 Visa and Legal Stay

🛂 Tourist Visa

  • 90 days automatic on arrival
  • Extendable to 180 days total
  • No work permit (gray area for remote)
  • $0 initial cost

💼 Digital Nomad Visa (V)

  • New visa since 2022
  • 2 years duration
  • Requirement: $684/month income
  • Cost: ~$170

🏠 Migrant Visa (M)

  • For long stays (3+ years)
  • Stricter requirements
  • Allows legal employment
  • Path to residency

📶 Internet and Connectivity

Medellín has excellent internet infrastructure. Fiber optic is available in virtually the entire city:

Residential Fiber Optic

  • 50 Mbps: $20-25/month
  • 100 Mbps: $25-35/month
  • 300 Mbps: $40-50/month

Providers: Claro, Movistar, Tigo, ETB

Mobile Data

  • Unlimited plan: $15-25/month
  • Excellent 4G coverage
  • 5G expanding

Perfect backup for critical work

Connectivity Tips

  • Always have mobile backup
  • Test WiFi before renting
  • Outages are rare but possible

Most accommodations have 50+ Mbps

👥 Nomad Community

🗓️ Events and Meetups

  • Medellín Digital Nomads (Facebook)
  • Expats in Medellín (groups)
  • Weekly coworking meetups
  • Regular networking events

📱 Online Groups

  • Facebook: Medellín Digital Nomads
  • Facebook: Expats in Medellín
  • WhatsApp: Local groups
  • Slack: Nomad communities

🏃 Social Activities

  • Group salsa classes
  • Hiking clubs
  • Language exchanges
  • Sports leagues

⚖️ Pros and Cons of Medellín

✅ Advantages

  • Fast and reliable internet
  • Perfect weather year-round
  • Moderate cost of living
  • Ideal time zone for USA
  • Great nomad community
  • Excellent infrastructure
  • Cheap flights to many destinations
  • Vibrant and friendly culture

❌ Disadvantages

  • Language barrier (Spanish)
  • Premium areas very expensive
  • Rush hour traffic
  • Rainy season
  • Historical stigma (improving)
  • Some unsafe neighborhoods
  • Tourist visa limits

📅 Digital Nomad Monthly Budget

Item Budget Comfortable Premium
Housing $400 $800 $1,500
Coworking/Cafés $50 $150 $300
Food $250 $400 $600
Transport $50 $100 $200
Phone/Internet $30 $50 $80
Entertainment $100 $200 $400
Extras $120 $200 $420
TOTAL $1,000 $1,900 $3,500

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Sencilla con baño privado

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Habitación sencilla con baño privado en Campo Valdés, Medellín - Reserva tu alojamiento en Medellín y Valle de Aburrá

Nearby Places

Jardin Botanico
Parque de los Deseos
Estación Metro de Universidad

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1 bed
1 Private Bath
12 m²
2 Guests
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Habitación con cama de 1.40 y baño privado

Medellín, Colombia View on Map

Habitación con cama de 1.40 y baño privado en Campo Valdés - Alojamiento temporal en Medellín

Nearby Places

Jardin Botanico
Parque de los Deseos
Estación Metro de Universidad

Facilities & Amenities

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1 bed
1 Private Bath
15 m²
2 Guests
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Habitación doble con baño privado

Medellín, Colombia View on Map

Habitación doble con baño privado en Campo Valdés - Reserva alojamiento en Medellín

Nearby Places

Jardin Botanico
Parque de los Deseos
Estación Metro de Universidad

Facilities & Amenities

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2 beds
1 Private Bath
15 m²
3 Guests
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Apartaestudio 101 1
apartaestudio
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Apartaestudio 101

Medellín, Colombia View on Map

Apartaestudio 101 en Campo Valdés - Apartamentos para reservar en Medellín

Nearby Places

Jardin Botanico
Parque de los Deseos
Estación Metro de Universidad

Facilities & Amenities

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Details

1 bed
1 Private Bath
25 m²
2 Guests
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Apartaestudio 102 1
apartaestudio
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Apartaestudio 102

Medellín, Colombia View on Map

Apartaestudio 102 en Campo Valdés - Alojamiento temporal en Medellín

Nearby Places

Jardin Botanico
Parque de los Deseos
Estación Metro de Universidad

Facilities & Amenities

Booking Requirements

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2 beds
1 Private Bath
25 m²
4 Guests
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Apartamento 202 1
apartamento
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Apartamento 202

Medellín, Colombia View on Map

Apartamento 202 en Campo Valdés - Apartamentos para reservar en Medellín

Nearby Places

Jardin Botanico
Parque de los Deseos
Estación Metro de Universidad

Facilities & Amenities

Booking Requirements

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3 beds
1 Private Bath
35 m²
4 Guests
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Apartamento 203 1
apartamento
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Apartamento 203

Medellín, Colombia View on Map

Apartamento 203 en Campo Valdés - Alojamiento temporal en Medellín

Nearby Places

Jardin Botanico
Parque de los Deseos
Estación Metro de Universidad

Facilities & Amenities

Booking Requirements

Details

4 beds
1 Private Bath
40 m²
6 Guests
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Apartamento 204 1
apartamento
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Apartamento 204

Medellín, Colombia View on Map

Apartamento 204 en Campo Valdés - Reserva alojamiento en Medellín

Nearby Places

Jardin Botanico
Parque de los Deseos
Estación Metro de Universidad

Facilities & Amenities

Booking Requirements

Details

3 beds
1 Private Bath
35 m²
4 Guests
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Apartaestudio Niquia 203 1
apartaestudio
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Apartaestudio 203

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Apartaestudio 203 en Niquía, Bello - Reserva alojamiento en Medellín y Valle de Aburrá

Nearby Places

Puerta del Norte
Estaciones de Metro de Bello y Niquia

Facilities & Amenities

Booking Requirements

Details

2 beds
1 Private Bath
45 m²
4 Guests
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Casa Eterna Estudio 101 1
apartaestudio
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Casa Eterna Estudio 101

Medellín, Colombia View on Map

Casa Eterna Estudio 101 en Casa Eterna - Reserva alojamiento en Medellín

Nearby Places

Jardin Botanico
Parque de los Deseos
Estación Metro de Universidad
Universidad de Antioquia
Parque Explora
Planetario
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Facilities & Amenities

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Details

1 bed
1 Private Bath
35 m²
2 Guests
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Casa Eterna Estudio 102 1
apartaestudio
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Casa Eterna Estudio 102

Medellín, Colombia View on Map

Casa Eterna Estudio 102 en Casa Eterna - Reserva alojamiento en Medellín

Nearby Places

Jardin Botanico
Parque de los Deseos
Estación Metro de Universidad
Universidad de Antioquia
Parque Explora
Planetario
Hospitales

Facilities & Amenities

Booking Requirements

Details

1 bed
1 Private Bath
35 m²
2 Guests
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Casa Eterna Estudio Doble 1
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Casa Eterna Estudio Doble

Medellín, Colombia View on Map

Casa Eterna Estudio Doble en Casa Eterna - Reserva alojamiento en Medellín

Nearby Places

Jardin Botanico
Parque de los Deseos
Estación Metro de Universidad

Facilities & Amenities

Booking Requirements

Details

1 bed
1 Private Bath
35 m²
3 Guests
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Casa Eterna Estudio 103 1
apartaestudio
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Casa Eterna Estudio 103

Medellín, Colombia View on Map

Casa Eterna Estudio 103 en Casa Eterna - Reserva alojamiento en Medellín

Nearby Places

Jardin Botanico
Parque de los Deseos
Estación Metro de Universidad

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Details

1 bed
1 Private Bath
35 m²
4 Guests
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Casa Eterna Estudio 105 1
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Casa Eterna Estudio 105

Medellín, Colombia View on Map

Casa Eterna Estudio 105 en Casa Eterna - Reserva alojamiento en Medellín

Nearby Places

Jardin Botanico
Parque de los Deseos
Estación Metro de Universidad

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1 bed
1 Private Bath
35 m²
4 Guests
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Agape 1
apartaestudio
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Agape

Itagui, Colombia View on Map

Ágape en Itagüí - Reserva apartamentos en Medellín y Valle de Aburrá

Nearby Places

Parque de Itagui
Viva Envigado
Estacion de Metro de Envigado

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Details

1 bed
1 Private Bath
30 m²
2 Guests
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Terrasol 1714 4
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Terrasol 1714

Medellín, Colombia View on Map

Terrasol 1714 en América, Medellín - Reserva alojamiento en Medellín y Valle de Aburrá

Nearby Places

Estadio
Parque de Laureles
Exito de Laureles

Facilities & Amenities

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1 bed
1 Private Bath
45 m²
2 Guests
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apartamento en Copacabana - Copacabana - Alojamiento temporal en Medellín y Valle de Aburrá
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Copacabana

Copacabana, Colombia View on Map

Copacabana - Apartamento para reservar en el Valle de Aburrá

Nearby Places

Estación Metro de Bello
Parque de Copacabana

Facilities & Amenities

Booking Requirements

Details

3 beds
2 Private Baths
80 m²
5 Guests
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Why choose Andaliving?

We offer the best temporary accommodation experience with first-class services

Premium Locations

Apartments in the best areas of Medellín and Valle de Aburrá, close to shopping centers, transport and points of interest.

24/7 Service

Customer support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to resolve any questions.

Complete Amenities

High-speed WiFi, equipped kitchen, laundry, workspaces and everything you need for your stay.

Total Flexibility

Stays from one night to several months, with special rates for long-term guests.

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