A transformative, eternally blue-skied city once the beloved home to notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar, Medellín retains a certain grit while also bursting with ever-friendly locals, inspiring essence and a burgeoning art scene. Today as you stroll around Medellin’s bustling streets and shaded parks, there is a tangible feeling of hope and innovation in the air, as adequately as chic boutiques, fun nightlife and moreish cuisine headed by the beany Baneja Paisa and avocado-sided Aijaco soup. Despite its coarse edges and mighty police presence, Medellín is one of Latin America’s most progressive cities, embracing diversity in unapologetically Latin style during the Medellín Lgbtq+ fest fiesta continuing throughout June. But this is a urban area that knows how to party all year long, and Medellín nightlife is always a sight to behold. Pop down to El Poblado, the touristy heart of the city, or linger in Lleras for vibrant bars and restaurants amid clean ambience. Wondering what to do in Medellín? Mr Hudson’s ultimate Medellín male lover city guide is here to rescue you.
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Medellín in Colombia, once the infamous personal fiefdom of Pablo Escobar and established as one of the world’s most dangerous cities, has undergone a truly drastic change in the past two decades.
While Medellín is still a little tough around the edges in places, today, it has developed a reputation for innovation, social awareness, gastronomy and, above all, entity one of the most progressive cities in Latin America.
Anywhere you depart on the Gringo Mark in South America, people whisper of this fabulous city, its wild parties, its beautiful people and how electrifying the atmosphere is!
Being the second biggest city in Colombia, Medellín is a hub of LGBT life in Colombia (well-tied with the Gay Bogotá scene), and you will discover here queer life out on full display – more so than many of the more conservative countries in Latin America (or ind
Despite its sordid history with the drugs cartels, Colombia has undergone a major transformation over the last 20 years. And although Catholicism is still strong here, Colombian society is often considered more tolerant compared to its neighbors because of the diversity within the population. It is however worth noting that the machismo attitude still persists quite strongly in rural areas, particularly near the coast.
Legal rights and protections for LGBTQ+ people in Colombia are considered among the most progressive in Latin America. Same-sex marriage was legalized in April in Colombia with the first same-sex wedding taking place in Cali on 24 May In addition, Congress passed a law banning discrimination on sexual orientation in , adoption for same-sex couples was legalized in and the right to transform your gender has been in place since Colombia’s progressive legal rights and protections has won the destination the title of best LGBTQ+ emerging destination at the FITUR travel trade reveal in Madrid, and is one of the reasons why Colombia was considered the Leading Gay De
The best (and worst) of Medellin&#;s gay nightlife
Colombia&#;s second-biggest city, Medellin, has a thriving gay community. From raging nightclubs to seedy alleys, here&#;s a mentor to the most invigorating (and sketchy) LGBT venues in town.
Purple
Purple is located just a limited minutes&#; walk from the main drag of the La 70 zone of the Laureles neighborhood, one of Medellin&#;s most exciting nightlife pockets.
One of Purple&#;s most recent parties included an optional &#;Orgasm Game,&#; with dice containing prompts to lick, peck, bite, or touch fellow players, according to the nightclub&#;s official Facebook page. Participation in the game was voluntary, of course.
Every Friday night at Purple, 18 to 20 year-olds fetch in for free. For everyone else, the cover charge is $5.
The melody at Purple is a mixture of reggaeton, recent hits, R&B, and electronica.
Location: Calle San Juan #
Viva
Viva is one of Medellin&#;s biggest and most well-known gay bars, with &#;paisas&#; (people from Medellin) from all stratas of society partying at Viva on Friday and Saturday nights, acco