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.
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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).
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Listed by Medellín CVB: Wide garden-adorned corridors; located on Transversal Superior.
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Listed by Medellín CVB: More than 40 years of history; El Poblado location; stores and gastronomic zone.
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Listed by Time Out: Listed (#6) as a specialist in traditional ajiaco and mondongo soups; page dated 18 Sept 2025.
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Listed by Medellín CVB: Brand-level: El Laboratorio del Café, main site near Aguacatala Metro, promotes sustainable coffee growing and visiting it is described as a rich experience (does not mention classes).
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Listed by Medellín CVB: French-bistro concept, breakfast and brunch, eggs Benedict and French toast, MAMM branch at Carrera 44 No. 19A-100 (page dated Oct 2020).
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Listed by Medellín CVB: Turibike listed as a Bureau member (page published Nov 2025). Listed by Medellín CVB: Medellín.travel ran a promotion with Turibike offering a food-focused e-bike tour.
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Listed by Medellín CVB: Main site near Aguacatala Metro station. Listed by Fodor's: El Laboratorio de Café roasts microlots daily (brand-level).
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Listed by Medellín CVB: member listing for Hotel York Medellín, Curio Collection by Hilton: luxury hotel in El Poblado, Nomad restaurant, Ze View rooftop bar and pool, gym, spa, pet-friendly. Listed by Hilton Stories: 10 Dec 2025 opening release: 111 suites of 33-56 m2, rooftop infinity pool (23rd floor), Henko Spa, fitness center, Nomade restaurant, Ze View Rooftop Bar, pet-friendly, complimentary breakfast buffet.
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Listed by The World's 50 Best: Listed No. 81 (new entry), Medellin rooftop with views and a cocktail program drawing on the classic catalogue. Listed by Forbes Travel Guide: Views, oversized elliptical bar, Mamba Lab eight-cocktail tasting menu, abbreviated Colombian-ingredient menu (live URL returns 403 to bots; content read via Wayback snapshot).
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Listed by Forbes Travel Guide: Rooftop bar on top floor of The Click Clack Hotel, sunset drinks, dinner, frequent chef pop-ups (live URL returns 403 to bots; content read via Wayback snapshot).
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Listed by Out Traveler: Provenza location, drag shows nightly, 2021 opening of current venue, origins since 2016, owner quote on welcoming everyone who respects the community.
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Listed by Time Out: Names Mad Radio, with locations in Miami and New York, among Medellín's listening and lo-fi bars (published 26 Aug 2026). Listed by Travel + Leisure: Describes Mad Radio as a DJ-centred, very queer-friendly venue that hosted a pride-weekend party with women DJs (published 25 Sep 2023).
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Listed by Medellín CVB: Names La Deriva among rooftop bars in the El Poblado area.
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Listed by Medellín CVB: Names Mosquito bar among rooftop bars in the El Poblado area.
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Listed by Lonely Planet: Jan 2021 guide says nomads with a business focus rate Tinkko, in a high-rise in the business district with proper meeting rooms (operator-level corroboration only).
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Listed by Medellín CVB: Feel Medellín listed as a Bureau member.
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Listed by Medellín CVB: Palenque Tours Colombia listed as a Bureau member; private, personalized experiences in Medellín and Antioquia.
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Listed by Culture Trip: Al Alma cafes in the Provenza and La Strada areas serving pastries, breakfasts and lunches (2018 article).
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Listed by Medellín CVB: Urbania markets high-quality coffee from vulnerable communities, including conflict victims (2020 article).
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Listed by Fodor's: Ocio described as one of El Poblado's most stylish spots; chef Laura Londono; slow-cooked meats such as short ribs and ham hock (lists older address Cra. 33 #7-21). Listed by Time Out: Oci.Mde listed (Sept 2025): Asian cuisine techniques and flavours combined with Colombian ingredients; slow-cooked meats and marinated fish.
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Listed by Medellín CVB: 4-star establishment, 24-hour reception, jacuzzi, hotel bar.
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Listed by Medellín CVB: Quinta Ladera named among vacation-oriented hotels of El Poblado (published 2021-10-26).
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Listed by Medellín CVB: Listed as Hotel Estelar Milla de Oro in the financial sector, next to Avenida El Poblado; wet areas, gym, spa, restaurant, event halls.
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Listed by Forbes Travel Guide: Relatively recent addition; visiting DJs spin vinyl; classic cocktails; lava lamps, rotating art exhibitions, lounge-style (live URL returns 403 to bots; content read via Wayback snapshot).
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Listed by Fodor's: Rooftop at the Charlee hotel with lit pool; Wednesday salsa night, DJs Thursday-Saturday.
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Listed by Medellín CVB: Listed under Mecatear: Colombian cuisine with hand-made arepas, traditional breakfasts, soups and home-style dishes; links to the Instagram account.
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Listed by Frommer's: Editorial description as a popular Medellín grill and steakhouse, 'something of an institution' (older Parque Lleras address).
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Listed by Frommer's: Editorial review ('another of Medellín's world-class restaurants'), address Carrera 42 3S-81, phone 4/322-0192.
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Listed by El Colombiano: Tabun operating as a Middle Eastern restaurant at Paseo Provenza, El Poblado (Jan 29 2010, former address).
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Listed by Forbes Travel Guide: Description of space, remote-work and night use, live jazz Wednesdays and salsa Thursdays, Apr 30 2026.
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Listed by Forbes Travel Guide: Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzeria on first floor of a Poblado office building, Mamba Negra on 22nd floor, Apr 30 2026.
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Listed by El Colombiano: Names Cierto at the Landmark hotel in Manila among El Poblado rooftops, Jun 6 2025.
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Listed by Wikivoyage: Marriott named among El Poblado's hotel infrastructure (existence/area corroboration only; no address).
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Listed by Wikivoyage: Hotel San Fernando Plaza listed at Carrera 42 A # 1 - 15 (Ave. el Poblado), many restaurants nearby (corroboration only).
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Listed by Wikivoyage: Blacksheep Hostel listed at Transversal 5A #45-133 (Patio Bonito).
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Listed by Time Out: Names the new 55 dB Listening Bar among Medellín's listening bars (published 26 Aug 2026).
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Listed by Lonely Planet: Jan 2021 guide names Tinkko among Medellín co-working spaces rated by business-focused nomads (operator-level corroboration only).
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Listed by ProColombia: States there is a wide range of coworking spaces in Colombia such as Selina, WeWork, Prime My Office, El Nido Coworking and Regus (generic, brand-level; no address).
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Listed by Time Out: Alambique tucked away just off Parque Poblado; upstairs bohemian interiors; pork crisp ceviche and seafood stew; experimental cocktails fusing fruit and botanicals (Sept 2025).
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Listed by Time Out: Cafe Zorba listed (Sept 2025): addictive vegetarian pizzas, craft beers, botanical cocktails; relaxed open-air atmosphere for tourists and residents; live music on Wednesdays from jazz to tango.
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Listed by Lonely Planet: Barrio Colombia section (article dated Feb 27, 2025) names Distrito Cafetero as one of the best coffee shops in town.
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Listed by Medellín CVB: The Somos named among vacation-oriented hotels of El Poblado (brand level, published 2021-10-26).
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Listed by Medellín CVB: 'The Somos' named among El Poblado vacation-oriented hotels (Oct 26, 2021); brand-level only.
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Listed by Medellín CVB: 'The Somos' named among El Poblado vacation-oriented hotels (Oct 26, 2021); brand-level only.
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Listed by Lonely Planet: Selina named as a good starting point for accommodation and co-working with a handy El Poblado location (published 2021-01-04; older brand name).