The Nomad's Neighborhood
Laureles is where most digital nomads end up — and for good reason. Named one of the "coolest neighborhoods in the world" by Time Out, this leafy, flat, walkable barrio in western Medellín strikes the perfect balance between local Colombian authenticity and nomad infrastructure.
Unlike the hilly, tourist-heavy El Poblado, Laureles feels like a real neighborhood. Tree-lined streets are dotted with sidewalk cafés, bakeries, and local restaurants. The grid layout makes navigation effortless — no GPS required. And because it's flat, you can walk or bike everywhere without breaking a sweat.
Rent in Laureles runs $675–$1,490/month for a furnished 1-bedroom apartment, with the sweet spots around Primer Parque and Segundo Parque. The La 70 corridor (Calle 70) is the main commercial and nightlife strip — lined with restaurants, bars, and shops. Nearby La Floresta and El Velódromo are also popular sub-neighborhoods.
Grocery-wise, you'll find budget D1 and Ara stores everywhere, plus an Éxito for wider selection. The corrientazo (set lunch) runs COP 15,000–20,000 ($4–$5.40) at local spots — significantly cheaper than El Poblado equivalents.
Laureles is home to some of the city's best coworking spaces. Circular (the rebranded La Casa Redonda) at COP 39A-22 is rated 4.9/5 on Google and beloved for its community focus — BBQs, yoga, writing workshops. Semilla Café Coworking overlooks Primer Parque with day passes at $12 and monthly rates at $176. CoWorking Inspira offers WiFi 6 at 1,000 Mbps down / 500 Mbps up.
For café working, Pergamino, Café Revolución, and Délmuri Coffee are all laptop-friendly — buy from the menu and settle in for hours. Most have reliable WiFi for video calls.
Laureles is where most coliving spaces concentrate. CAOBO (Nomadico), Co404, and Balu Coliving all offer community programming — dinners, dance classes, day trips. The MDE Community WhatsApp groups are your lifeline for meetups and local tips.
The Calle 70 strip (La Setenta) comes alive at night with a mix of local bars and international spots. It's less touristy than Parque Lleras but still lively — think Colombian craft beer, salsa bars, and late-night empanadas.
Laureles is served by Estadio metro station and several bus routes. A Cívica card ride costs COP 3,820 ($1.03). The flat terrain makes cycling practical — the free EnCicla bike-share system activates with your Cívica card. Uber/InDrive to El Poblado runs COP 12,000–18,000 ($3.25–$4.85).
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