What defines a good neighborhood? It is not only about safety, although that is an important factor, but also about culture, gastronomy and nightlife.

Time-outa British travel magazine, ranked the forty neighborhoods with the best personalities and communities in the world into one ranking. First of all, the one that exceeds all expectations and has become the favorite of tourists is in South America.

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It’s about the neighborhood Laurelsin the city of Medellin, Colombia. According to Time Out, this neighborhood won first place because it has a traditional Colombian neighborhood atmosphere, as well as nightlife and cultural offerings.

Laureles, Medellin. Photo: Expedia

In Laureles you will find the La 70 district, “where every bar and restaurant can become a dance floor with the right song,” as well as the Atanasio Girardot Stadium, “the most important football stadium and concert hall in Medellín.”

The neighborhood’s streets are lined with trees and residents can enjoy the surrounding parks, yoga studios and cafes. For sports enthusiasts, a weekly night cycle tour is organized, during which ‘the city takes action’.

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Laureles, Medellin. Photo: Expedia

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