El Poblado (the Village) is the financial center of Medellin and is the area with the greatest concentration of wealth. There are multiple upscale restaurants, theaters, high rises, and shopping malls. It is a favorite area to stay for visitors and many of Medellins upper crust both work and live here.

Compared to many of the other barrios of Medellin, El Poblado is like a different world. It’s modern with cafes, shopping, offices, banks, private clubs, bars, nightclubs, theaters, 5 star hotels, delicatessens, enormous supermarkets and everything else you associate with life in a world class city.

Although the main part of El Poblado has all the hustle and bustle of any major city, there are a number of pockets of residential areas that are hidden away from the noise of the city, and offer magnificent views of both the city and surrounding mountains.