Bienvenidos a Laureles. This leafy, vibrant, and walkable neighborhood was once voted “best neighborhood in the city” by Medellín locals. Swipe to see the best of the area. zatelithe is an Afro-Colombian artist, musician, and the founder of negrofestco. Zate has been using street art, food, and music to share Afro-Colombian history and culture with visitors since 2007. Now he’s sharing his favorite local spots with us. Public market with exotic fruits, meat by the pound, and Colombian coffee beans. Zate’s tip: grab some fresh arepas to eat at home. Arepa paisa (white corn) is Medellín’s classic thin and plain version (traditionally smothered with butter and cheese at breakfast). Arepa de choclo (yellow corn) is a sweeter, softer version, typically topped with melted cheese. 📍Plaza Minorista Cl 55a #57-80, La Candelaria, Medellín The ground floor of Plaza Minorista is lined with fruits you may not recognize. Ask a vendor “¿puedo probarlo?” They’ll usually let you taste it before y...