Guía Manila
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Who doesn’t want a drink after a long day of exploring the city? Whether you’re wanting wind down from all that walking or you’re after a place to get the party started, we have your back. The Manila neighborhood in Medellin is home to some spectacular places to grab a drink!
Medellin boasts some of Colombia’s best craft beer. And, two fantastic brewing companies are located right in barrio Manila Medellin! Here are a couple of our favorite beer bars in the neighborhood.
20Mission
6,000 COP – 18,000 COP
- The Vibe: Rustic
- What to Try: Try their beer flight of six of 20Mission’s best beers. You can also order dinner if you want to pair your drink with a meal!
- Pro Tips: They have regular live music, but you’ll have to pay a cover. The spot is also a bit isolated, so you may want to take a taxi or Uber to get to and from the hotel.
Foxey Pub
11,000 COP – 35,000 COP
- The Vibe: Sporty
- What to Try: Try one of their beer flights. The flights feature four beers and are a great way to try a couple of different drinks without filling up too much.
- Pro Tips: There are 7 different beer companies in this spot so make sure to try them all. Also, check out the rooftop!
Bipolar Brewing Co
8,000 COP – 15,000 COP
- The Vibe: Indie
- What to Try: The light beers. They’re super-aromatic and pretty fruity. Just know that the beers rotate regularly!
- Pro Tips: They make all their beer in-house, and will actually let you take photos of the beer tanks. It gets loud the later you go, but is a great place to spend an afternoon!
Fugitivo Manila
8,000 COP – 13,000 COP
- The Vibe: Pub
- What to Try: The beers on tap. There’s a self-pour beer station where you can try a number of different local and Colombian beers.
- Pro Tips: The self-pour beers come in a prepaid card with enough cash for about 6 beers. Go in a group if you don’t plan to use the whole card!
Wine lovers will love the fact that Manila Medellin has one of the best (and only) wine bars in Medellin. Take a sip out of one of their sangrias, or get to know the other tasty blends on the menu.
URVINO VINOS Y LICORES
20,000 COP – 160,000 COP
- The Vibe: Classy
- What to Try: Their Sangria is delicious and super refreshing on a hot day. You can also ask for recommendations, as the staff has excellently curated wine.
- Pro Tips: They offer wine tastings on specific days. Ask what day of the week they’ll be doing their tasting and wine pairings!
There’s nothing like a cocktail to get your evening going. Whether you opt for an ultra strong Long Island Iced Tea, or you pick something a little softer, here are the best cocktail bars in Manila Medellin.
AltaGracia Restaurante/Café/Bar
13,000 COP – 25,000 COP
- The Vibe: Retro
- What to Try: Try one of their cocktail shots. These are mixes of three to four liquors and have a unique flavor!
- Pro Tips: They take their beer seriously, so avoid the beer cocktails. They also have tons of non-alcoholic drinks and good bar food.
On the lookout for a place to really have some fun and let loose? If that’s the case, you’ll be glad to know that some of the best rooftop bars in Medellin are situated here in Manila. Here are a few of our favorites to party at.
Vrtice Rooftop
4,000 COP – 60,000 COP
- The Vibe: Party
- What to Try: Order a cocktail! They have mojitos and classic bar drinks as well as a couple of margaritas.
- Pro Tips: Bring your bathing suit as they have a jacuzzi right there on the rooftop! You’re allowed drinks in the pool.
Los Rooftops
15,000 COP – 24,000 COP
- The Vibe: Party
- What to Try: Try one of their tiki cocktails. The drinks are strong but definitely delicious!
- Pro Tips: Go later in the day, when they have live DJs and events. Also, make sure to ask about their happy hour specials!
If you’re in Medellin for a longer stay, you may find yourself in need of personal services. Of course, our concierge at Landmark is always ready and waiting to help you out. But, if you’d rather take matters into your own hands, here are a few places hat might come in handy during your stay.
If you’d like to get some laundry done, there are a couple of convenient places not far from the hotel. Some of these are self-service, while others will take care of everything for you!
Lavanderia Clear Service
20,000 COP – 80,000 COP
- The Vibe: Bare-bones
- What to Try: A dry cleaning laundry service that will take care of cleaning suits, gowns, and other delicates.
- Pro Tips: The service usually takes a couple of days, so make sure that you factor that into your cleaning process.
Stinky’s Laundry
22,000 COP – 99,000 COP
- The Vibe: Bare-bones
- What to Try: A basic laundry service. You drop off your clothing and the staff takes care of the washing and drying.
- Pro Tips: Make sure to pick up your laundry on time as they don’t offer delivery.
NODO Laundry
40,000 COP – 120,000 COP
- The Vibe: Modern
- What to Try: The service is located inside a hostel, but anyone is able to do their laundry here.
- Pro Tips: They offer 24-hour laundry services and same-day delivery.
In need of legal services for marriages or adoptions? Here’s where to go while staying at Landmark in Manila Medellin!
Notaria 20
12,000 COP – 450,000 COP
- The Vibe: Professional
- What to Try: You can get documents certified here and can get a civil marriage license and document.
- Pro Tips: If you have to get any documentation taken care of, make sure to bring photocopies of your ID and passport. They do not make photocopies there.
Notaria 2 de Medellin
12,000 COP – 450,000 COP
- The Vibe: Professional
- What to Try: They offer basic notary services as well as some legal services such as processing documents.
- Pro Tips: They’re not very busy, but they are tucked away down a side street.
Renting a car in Medellin is a great way to get from point A to point B. Luckily, in Manila Poblado, there a few places where you can get great deals on car rentals. Here are our favorite rental spots around the neighborhood.
Europcar
200,000 COP – 1,000,000 COP
- The Vibe: Professional
- What to Try: An international car rental service, they offer good insurance policies and great vehicles.
- Pro Tips: They’re one of the more expensive services, but offer free shuttles from their offices or the airport to your car.
Executive Renta a Car
160,000 COP – 600,000 COP
- The Vibe: Professional
- What to Try: A rental car company in Manila, right near Parque Poblado. They offer early morning and late-night services.
- Pro Tips: They’ll drive you from the airport or your hotel to pick up the vehicle. You can pick up and drop off your car at two different locations without an extra charge.
If you’ve rented a car during your visit to Manila Medellin, you might need some services. Whether it’s a car wash or a parking lot you’re after, we’ve curated the best places for you to take care of your rental in Manila Poblado.
Lavadero y Parqueadero La 43 D
40,000 COP – 200,000 COP
- The Vibe: Industrial
- What to Try: Cheap car wash and parking, they’re located right next to the soccer field.
- Pro Tips: The entrance is slightly hidden. It looks like the entrance to restaurant parking, but it’s actually a public car park.
Jigautos Car Wash
50,000 COP – 250,000 COP
- The Vibe: Industrial
- What to Try: Located on a quiet street right near Athletic Gym. This is a car wash only and doesn’t offer parking.
- Pro Tips: They’re open every day, but they close early. It’s best to get there in the morning to clean your vehicle before returning it to the rental company.
City Parking
5,000 COP – 100,000 COP
- The Vibe: Open
- What to Try: There are several of these car parks, one next to Athletic gym and one next to Smartfit. They’re run by the gym but offer public parking by the hour.
- Pro Tips: If you work out in the gym make sure to show your receipt for a discount.
Do you need to send a package back home? There are a couple of places around Manila, Medellin where you can mail items back home and rest assured they’ll get there on time! Here are a few places right around the corner from the hotel.
Envia
15,000 COP – 560,000 COP
- The Vibe: Professional
- What to Try: They offer UPS services, which are great for shipping packages outside of Latin America.
- Pro Tips: If you’re sending postcards or letters you’ll be charged a document tax. Send these items tucked into packages or in the national postal service instead.
Servientrega
10,000 COP – 500,000 COP
- The Vibe: Professional
- What to Try: This is one of the biggest private postal networks in Colombia. They offer fast delivery anywhere in the country.
- Pro Tips: Servientrega only offers services to and from the United States, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic.
