X.O. Exploración Culinaria
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Listed by The World's 50 Best: X.O. Medellín at #27 in the 2023 list. Listed by The World's 50 Best: X.O. Medellín at #59 in the 2022 list.
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Why we listed it
Listed by The World's 50 Best: X.O. Medellín at #27 in the 2023 list. Listed by The World's 50 Best: X.O. Medellín at #59 in the 2022 list.
Why we listed it
Listed by Forbes Travel Guide: Listed among 10 standout Medellín places to eat, Apr 30 2026; opened 2019; named Best Modern Colombian Restaurant of 2023. Listed by Time Out: Listed at #10 in best restaurants in Colombia, updated Sep 18 2025.
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Listed by Lonely Planet: El Balcón de Los Artistas is a homegrown dance school with regular community performances in Manrique (article dated Feb 27, 2025).
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Listed by Fodor's: Fodor's Choice; address Cra. 37 No. 8A-37; pergamino.co; baristas guide guests through beans and preparation; baked treats; street-side patio. Listed by National Geographic: Pergamino, run by the Echavarria family, highlighted among local coffee producers with cafes across the city (Best of the World 2026).
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Listed by Medellín CVB: Described as the first gastronomic market in Colombia. Listed by Medellín CVB: Address Calle 24 # 48 28, more than 35 gastronomic offerings, hours, live music.
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Listed by Time Out: Carmen listed among best restaurants in Colombia (Sept 2025); Pacific-coast ceviche and beef tenderloin with Andean potato gratin; locations in Medellin and Cartagena. Listed by Fodor's: Address Cra. 36 #10A-27; described as a forerunner of Medellin's gastro boom; garden views, glass conservatory and patio; Fodor's Choice, $$$.
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Listed by Fodor's: Charlee listing: address Calle 9A #37-16, 42 rooms, $$$$, noise on lower floors, staff and concierge. Listed by Lonely Planet: named with Click Clack among El Poblado's trendiest hotels (article modified 2025-02-27).
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Listed by Lonely Planet: named with The Charlee as El Poblado's trendiest hotels (article modified 2025-02-27). Listed by Medellín CVB: Click Clack named among vacation-oriented hotels of the El Poblado area (2021 article).
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Listed by Lonely Planet: Sites Hotel on the Milla de Oro, western edge of El Poblado: quieter night's sleep (article modified 2025-02-27). Listed by Medellín CVB: 'Hotel Sites 45': author accommodation in El Poblado combining urban-design hotel with apartment privacy, 4 room types.
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Listed by Medellín CVB: member listing: 238 rooms, Espíritu (floor 21) and Almacén restaurants, 21st-floor pool, Nirvana spa, El Tesoro location. Listed by Medellín CVB: Espíritu on the rooftop of Novotel El Tesoro (published 2025-06-05).
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Listed by Medellín CVB: Terraza del Sol rooftop at 23 Hotel with wooden walkway and pool in the centre (published 2025-06-05). Listed by Medellín CVB: 23 Hotel named among vacation-oriented hotels of El Poblado (published 2021-10-26).
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Listed by The World's 50 Best: Bar Carmen listed at No. 100 (new entry), Medellin, bartender Maycoll Tobon. Listed by Forbes Travel Guide: Bar Carmen named to World's 50 Best Bars 2025; menu of locally sourced ingredients by Maycoll Tobon (live URL returns 403 to bots; content read via Wayback snapshot of 2026-04-29).
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Listed by Colombia One: Restaurant operates two locations: the original in Laureles and a more recent one in El Poblado.
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Listed by Colombia One: April 2026: El Social in Provenza, founded 1969, picada featuring empanadas, arepas and grilled meat. Listed by Medellín CVB: CVB gastronomy guide features the El Social Maestro branch (not the Provenza branch).
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Listed by Medellín CVB: Listed as Colombian author cuisine combining sea and land flavors. Listed by El Tiempo: Ranked #21 in Tulio Recomienda top 50, published Dec 14 2023.
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Listed by Movich Hotels: Movich lists InterContinental Movich Medellín at Calle 16, Variante #28-51, Las Palmas; piscina climatizada (heated pool), spa, gym, restaurants Fogón de Piedra and Pepe & Mel. Listed by Wikivoyage: Hotel Intercontinental listed in El Poblado at Calle 16 #28-51 (corroboration only).
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Listed by Wikivoyage: Four Points by Sheraton at Carrera 43 C #6 Sur 100, near Oviedo shopping mall, Poblado (corroboration only). Listed by Tripadvisor: Listing titled '2026 Reviews' for Four Points by Sheraton Medellin (corroboration only).
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Listed by Lonely Planet: Names Hotel Poblado Plaza on the Milla de Oro as providing a quieter night's sleep and upscale amenities. Listed by Wikivoyage: Poblado Plaza Hotel listed at Carrera 43A No.4Sur-75 (corroboration only).
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Listed by Fodor's: Park 10 Hotel, Carrera 36B #11-12, $$$; outer edge of Zona Rosa; generous rooms, breakfast buffet, gym and spa, slightly dated decor. Listed by Wikivoyage: Park 10 Hotel listed at Carrera 36B No. 11-12 El Poblado (corroboration only).
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Listed by Travel + Leisure: Calls Club Oráculo the heart of gay Medellín, a massive club with three dance floors and elaborate drag performances; pride parade at end of June (published 25 Sep 2023). Listed by Medellín CVB: Lists Club Oráculo among bars and discos in El Poblado that show a diverse, inclusive and welcoming city.
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Listed by Medellín CVB: Address, about 400 stores, 950 m2 plaza with sliding roof, pet friendly, Aguacatala Metro access.
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Listed by Medellín CVB: 421 stores, 4 levels, 3 food courts, 6 cinema screens, about 60 monthly events.
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Listed by Lonely Planet: Listing with address Carrera 44 No 19A-100, phone 444 2622, website elmamm.org. Listed by Medellín CVB: Location between Poblado and Industriales stations, cinema, shop, library; hours listed there.
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Listed by Medellín CVB: built 1930, opened 1971, collections, gardens, address, concerts and classes.
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Listed by Rough Guides: El Poblado Zona Rosa centred on Parque Lleras; drinking in street officially illegal; El Poblado lodging concentration.
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Listed by Time Out: ElCielo listed among best restaurants in Colombia (Sept 2025), locations in Bogota and Medellin; 12-course tasting menu with wine pairing; chef Juan Manuel Barrientos described as Colombia's first Michelin-starred chef. Listed by Fodor's: El Cielo listed with a highly conceptual tasting menu of locally sourced Colombian ingredients (older address Cra. 40 #10A-22).
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Listed by The World's 50 Best: No. 98 on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 (published 18 Nov 2025); chef Jhon Zarate; menu changes to incorporate ingredients from small farmers. Listed by Time Out: Sambombi Bistro listed (Sept 2025): small sharing plates, locally sourced ingredients, artisanal beers and wines.
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Listed by Medellín CVB: Etro Rooftop on the roof of Binn Hotel (floor 16), El Poblado (published 2025-06-05).
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Listed by Fodor's: Salon Amador listed as an El Poblado spot with cocktails and dance music.
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Listed by Colombia One: April 2026 article: restaurant founded 1982 on Vía de Las Palmas, designed as a showcase of Colombian culture and gastronomy; empanadas, bandeja paisa, chicharrón.
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Listed by Wikivoyage: Holiday Inn Express listed at CRA 43 A # 1 SUR - 150 Av El Poblado, phone +57 4 4440344 (corroboration only).
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Listed by Michelin Guide: Part of MICHELIN Guide hotel selection; Carrera 37 # 8A - 60, El Poblado; jungle prints and street-facing balconies (page lists 22 rooms).
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Listed by Tripadvisor: Listing titled 'Updated 2026 Reviews' for Landmark Hotel, Medellin (corroboration only).
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Listed by Wikivoyage: Hotel Dann Carlton Medellin listed at Av. El Poblado Cra. 43A # 7-50, close to Poblado main plaza, +57 4 444 5151 (corroboration only).
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Listed by Wikivoyage: NH Collection Medellin Royal at Cra 42 No 5 Sur -130, El Poblado, near Oviedo and Santa Fe malls (corroboration only).
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Listed by Fodor's: Diez Hotel Categoria Colombia, Calle 10A #34-11, 115 rooms, $$$, regional floor theme, glass-walled bathrooms, buffet breakfast, top-floor jacuzzi, weekend nightclub noise.
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Listed by Michelin Guide: Hotel El Zarzo Medellín listed among 15 hotels for Medellín and surroundings (read via Apify browser 2026-10-02).
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Listed by Michelin Guide: Elcielo Hotel & Restaurant, 43c36 Calle 7D, Medellín, El Poblado, 28 rooms, One MICHELIN Key (Wayback snapshot 2025-12-16).
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Listed by Time Out: Names Medallo Club among newer hotspots on Medellín's reggaeton club scene (published 26 Aug 2026).
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Listed by Travel + Leisure: Describes Donde Aquellos Bar as a more traditional gay bar with tables on an outdoor patio and great cocktails (published Sep 25, 2023).