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10 Things to Do: Medellín

By Nelson Almanzar

A taste of history and local treats in Colombia's second city.

Colombia’s second-largest city, Medellín, has experienced a major transformation in the last 20 years. Once notorious for crime and violence, the “City of Eternal Spring” is now winning acclaim as the poster child for innovation in Latin America, drawing tourists, investors and entrepreneurs from around the world, thanks to significant government investment in transportation and technology.

Step back in time. Get a taste of traditional nightlife at La Fonda De Toño, a saloon-style bar in Sabaneta. Enjoy shots of aguardiente and salted mangos while listening...

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