Why Laureles Is NOT For You | What You Need To Know
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In this video, I want to talk about Laureles. Laureles is a popular neighborhood among Expats. Today I'll focus on why it sucks relocating to that specific neighborhood.
Of over 100 clients we had so far, 90% of them loved Laureles! When we show them around during our Sneak Peek Tours we always include Laureles, Poblado, Envigado and sometimes Sabaneta and other neighborhoods.
After our clients decide to actually relocate to Medellin, they usually end up in Poblado or other neighborhoods but usually not Laureles.
Why's that?
Laureles is a pretty small neighborhood and doesn't have a lot of NICE furnished apartments to offer. Poblado on the other hand is huge and has beautiful and modern furnished apartments all over Poblado.
That's one of the main reasons people end up living in Poblado or other neighborhoods.
Watch the whole video in order to find out more about the struggles that you'd face when choosing Laureles.
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I did not get one reason why Laureles is not good. Everything he said made it sound great.
It was meant to be ironic.
Laureles is the best!
Laureles is for people looking for a quiet, no crowded place. One avantage is that is flat so can walk or ride a bike. La Castellana is also a very nice area close to laureles with less comercial activity and more residential oriented. It depends what are you looking for: be relax and quiet or have a more active night life. Also close laureles you can find the stadium and a big Sportive complex, the Volador Hill, the Biblioteca pública piloto, Nutibara hill, Conquistadores neighborhood full of threes and UPB University.
Basically this guy works for a real estate agent that has more places for rent in Poblado than Laureles, so sticks this video up saying that Laureles sucks ! The video title is just provocative to get you to watch it ! But then he then goes on to say all the good things about Laureles (green, walkable, friendly vibe etc) So he just completely contradicts himself !? And then ends by saying Laureles sucks because you can't get a specific type of apartment for x price per month !? What a ridiculous video, it saddens me that it got so many views when it's just made to be provocative and get a reaction !!
I wouldn't trust this guy. he seems snakey.
Laureles is the best. It’s trendy and so cool. You’ll be happy in this area. I love it.
Definitely it's easier to find those modern already furnished apartments in El Poblado. Laureles, Suramericana, and Estadio just don't have that many modern apartments. Envigado is nice to consider as well. Sabaneta will become the new go to area as there are so many apartment projects going on. I have so many close to me with 3 being beside me.
Good information I love you guys video keep them coming
Great 👍🏾 info bro thanks 🙏🏾
Thanks Sam. I live in Parque de belen, is cheap, save, quite and you find everything you need.
Yes!! I love Belen. It's convenient and you can save some money.
My girlfriend and I currently have an apartment in Sabaneta - there is definitely a supply and demand issue because of the limited number of new apartments. Thank you for the information on this video - This is why I have been a subscriber for a long time. By the way, at quick glance it appears you grew your hair out on the thumbnail. An optical illusion 🙂
In this video you seemed to indicate also offering tours (i.e. Medellin). It may be many years before my wife and I could realistically retire in Colombia, but Medellin is definitely on the radar as a place to visit in the next year (after corona concerns subside). Is that a service you offer?
I am here in Medellin now, I stay in Laureles near Unicentro, lots of things to do here even if you dont want to go the 70, it is quiet and safe.
Laureles is a great choice to stay in Medellin. Poblado sucks, it has too much traffic, it’s not flat and too many tourist. Plus, prices are too high.
Poblano is still a wonderful place for spring break.
Great content should be a fun search hopefully in December!
Much love from Estadio ;)
Great video coming to Columbia soon for a vacation. Trying to figure out where to stay
I am Canadian planning to move to Laureles with my fiancee. Great video ! Keep them coming. Do you provide a service in helping seek out apartments ( either mid-range or high end ) ? Also, are there extra-curricular opportunities for kids ages 7 and 12? Things like Piano lessons, Basketball or Baseball, or soccer clubs, running clubs, ?
im always amazed that you dont talk about other towns that are cheaper and just as safe if not safer than those tourist traps. La Milagrosa Buenos aires, bello belen and many others. Expats dont have to all go to the most expensive areas. I also grew up in medellin so im pretty familiar too but i seem to be more familiar with non tourist towns in medellin. Please make videos for people with realistic budgets.
John Jonah Jameson
You are so right.
What about the poor gringos...lol
I have actually been to both and stayed with a local family in a traditional home. That is actually what I want as opposed to one I can find anywhere. The only drawback for me would be the limited closet space. But Laurales is still it for me.
Hi there how did you find local families to stay with?
@@catsmeow4003 When I usually sign up with a language school and request to stay with a family. It has been great every time.
I did well when i was there in Envigado
I like Spanish immersion that “Where is Wes” did at about $11 USD per night.
One of the issues is the extent of air pollution in the area. What is it like during March and April and September and October. The hills in Poblado is definitely an issue for older people.
I liked barrio Santa Teresita. Upper scale, walkable and clean. Don't know about rentals because was looking at "for sale."
I feel like this video is specifically for people who are moving to Medellin and want a furnished apartment already set up for them. If you're planning to move here and stay here a while I would assume that someone would get their own apartment and get their own furniture, etc.
Good show
My favorite place is La Floresta. Super local area. Cheaper than Laureles also.
Should we do an air bnb there?
@@jayleenchapero315 yes, i would reccommend it if you want a local experience. When I stay there i usually book a place close to the metro so its easy to get around.
@@malcolmjordan6775 That’s perfect. Thank you so much. Yes, I would prefer a more local experience for sure and local prices.
@@jayleenchapero315 no problem 😁
I understand for buying Poblado is a better investment where condoscgo for 100k to 185k. Great deal especially if you rent it out when your not there
That still sounds overpriced. I think you’re paying the gringo price.
Love your videos. I decided on Laureles because it was the most “walkable” upscale neighborhood I could find. But as you mention, what is referred to as Laureles has quite a few different barrios and sub-barrios. The most upscale and walkable is the area of about 3 blocks surrounding the Church of Santa Teresita del niño Jesús (in all directions). It’s often referred to as Parque Segundo but that is actually a larger area. In fact, being too close to Parque Segundo can be a problem on weekends with noise and traffic associated with the concentration of restaurants there. The same can be said about being too close to Avenida Nutibarra, coupled with the fact that Nutibarra (39th) is a major thouroghfare connecting other parts of the city. It’s very convenient for shopping to be near it but a lot noisier. Also, because the area is so walkable, and because residents and visitors are generally affluent, it attracts a disproportionate amount of beggars.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you love to go to laureles
Thank you, I will be their in october, are the restaurants opening up?
Don't know yet...
www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Colombia.html
@@billytheweasel I read your link , the state department is saying Colombia is dangerous to travel, kidnapping, murder, extortion it even added Medellin being very dangerous, last year Colombia was the safest now they are telling you it's the most dangerous, Do not know what to believe anymore 🤔😞
Yes, Laureles is safe, walkable, lush, and has many dining choices. But I found the transportation inconvenient. The metro generally skirts the area, and the neighborhood itself does not seem close to anything else in the city, besides the stadium.
Aren't there some flat areas of Poblado also??
I visited the city and went to several areas….I enjoyed my visit. I can’t live there. I felt myself looking over my shoulder to often.
Which area of Medellín is like CDMX's Condesa, Roma?
Sam I am headed there the 30 of this month for one month to start with. I will be looking for a furnished one bedroom apartment. I would like to live where there is a little action but not too much. I have watched many of your videos and find them informative. any help will be helpful and appreciated. Thanks. Cliff Arnold.
Please can you talk about cool things we can do around medellin ?
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Yes!
Patio Bonito. Es mí favorito barrio
I've been living here in Laureles for over four years and the neighborhood is definitely for me partly because I am a permanent resident. I rented an unfurnished apartment and bought my own furniture because the rents for an empty apartment could cost you a fraction of the El Poblado price. What I save every month paid for the furniture a long time ago. The Laureles area without including the Estadio part runs basically from 33 St. to 44th St. and from Carrera 70 to Carrera 80. That's over 100 square blocks of a quite walkable village type atmosphere with a bit of an international feel just below the surface. From La 70 to 80 the elevation moves gradually higher to the point where the air is noticeably cooler and less contaminated. You will find the deliciously cool air in the steep hills of El Poblado also but you'd likely need to own a car or spend a lot of time in taxis or Uber.
I like meeting digital nomads and residents from abroad but still, I find that the overwhelming majority of the people on the streets in Laureles are Colombian. For those who want complete immersion in Colombian culture there are many neighborhoods where few foreigners are to be seen and the cost of rent is even less but they won't match the variety of restaurants to be found especially in El Poblado and to some extent in Laureles.
Sam and Tacha, she is 96 walking and talking. Next year is the earliest we can come. Sam and Tacha, no one is gonna give Mama insurance before we get there. Can you still make it happen next year? Yo tengo estudiat espanol ahora.
Sam, thanks for the informative and great videos! I was initially planning a trip to Colombia for a few weeks - mostly Bogota and Medellin - to take place in Sept. or Oct ... but then COVID-19 hit. Now I see I will have to postpone the trip much later, maybe in 2021. Here's my question - do you know what would the best option for a recently retired gay man in his early 60s? I'm no longer interested in a wild nightlife or a lot of dating of younger men, but I do want to be in a place where there are at least a few LGBT people around and where it's safe and nice. I speak some Spanish, but not fluent. Thanks!
We had some gay people on our tours and they found that Medellin has a LGBT scene here. Of course Bogota as a bigger city has even a district called Chapinero with a LGBT scene. About other latin cities; I don't know. If you have further questions please send an email as it's hard to follow all the comments.
@@HowToExpat Thanks!
how do i find out if i can book at flight to colombia?
travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Colombia.html
@@billytheweasel thanks
Seems like laureles is like the walmart version of poblado and poblado being like Target (united states big chain of supermarket)
How To Expat.... What area of Medellin has the lowest amount of air pollution or smog? Also I would like to live in a area of Medellin with the best Gyms! I like to workout 🏋️♂️
How is it in estadio near the stadium?
Hi eel. We stayed our first visit in a LIFEAFAR apartment very near the Estadio metro station about 18 mos ago. We chose our home apartment closer in to Laureles actual not far from the cross over to Belén on AV 33. We would happily stay in Estadio for a Fútbol weekend again, there's quite the party atmosphere on La Setenta (70). As others have noted, Belén seems to be thriving as well. I walked through on several occasions and (pre covid19) there was a growing residential economy. All worth checking out some day imho.
Is there a neighbourhood near Medellin that have houses?
Not apparrments, but houses with some land around?
Yes but not too many and most of them are not standalone but connected to other houses.
Not much room in a city of 3 million.
Maybe, in the area of La Ceja, and Rionegro. You can find houses like you want it. These towns are 1.5 hours driving by car, but you have to pay a toll .
Sabaneta is the best!
you made a mistake, Laureles is much larger than the circle you pointed out, in fact laurels reaches “Los colores “ that are the border with Robledo. You should find out well all the neighborhoods of Laureles
Where in Laureles would you recommend staying at an Airbnb?
Around the first and second park of Laureles.
Laureles is the right place for me how much to buy a furnished 2 bedroom. Apartment?
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How far is one from the other by car?
Around 20min no traffic
I like big cities where I can go unnoticed.
Unless you are latino or look latino, you will be noticed whether you want to be or not. However, there are enough Americans and Europeans in Medellin in recent years that the novelty has worn off a bit. Main things to do to minimize the issue are to dress like the locals, don't wear jewelry or expensive watches, and never pull your phone out when on the street. Also, avoid walking around alone until you are comfortable in your chosen area.
@@charleshesse3779 🙏🙏☝👏
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I find it hard to believe cell phones are a novelty there.
@@matthew8153 Cell phones are obviously not a novelty, and neither is stealing them, especially in the city center. If you have a cheap phone that you won't miss if someone takes it, go for it!
800 dollars a month in Medellin? THEY ARE CHARGING YOU AS A FOOL
How can I hire your tours service?
We don't offer them anymore, sorry.
@@HowToExpat why not? I’ll pay whatever.
La setenta es súper mega mañe
How much is to tour with you?
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Hi How are you I like your videos you think so laures is best for apartment I am in 50s I love to come Medellin try night life and social life how much are the to buy apartment let me know please. Tony javed
sadly most people sacrifice a better Laureles lifestyle for apartment materialism in Poblado.
The question is buying land and build you're own home in laureles. Is it even possible?
I think it would be better than renting an apartment
I don't think that this would be possible in Laureles. For that, you'd need to leave the city and go to Rionegro for example.
Laureles is great. The environment is great; especially the Olympica complex. Your Sabaneta is OK
Is Medellin pronounced Maydasheen or Medayeen?
Sneak Peak Link is asking for a Password Sam.
Thanks for letting me know.
Here's the right link www.how-to-expat.com/medellin-sneak-peek-services/
@@HowToExpat Thanks Sam, and I see you when the border reopens. I have decided to explore Envigado and Sabaneta, with Safety being the main factor.
I'm sorry I wasn't paying attention
to the thumbnail, and I thought
you had an afro.
Haha! That's what I thought too when I first looked.
LOL!
Whats the PASSWORD. ?
Sorry we posted the wrong link here is the new one www.how-to-expat.com/medellin-sneak-peek-services/
Not really sure what point you were trying to make. You kept saying yeah every few words, it confused me. Is that a Colombian thing?
Make up your mind!?!?!?
Sam. TQM y me encanta tus vídeos. Es mejor no usar la palabra sucks en el inglés. No es professional. Es vulgar. Como decir mamá huevo. Mejor y más profesional decir algo como. The downside is. Or a big disadvantage is. Solo un consejito
I'm in Laureles as I write this 😂
This guy is full of it 🤡
I work in Medellin and have 60 trips and about 300 non prostitutes over 20 years. How shitty does your life have to be to want to live in any place in colombia?