Provenza: the coolest and most famous street in Medellín

Provenza was ranked by Timeout magazine as one of the 33 coolest streets in the world. The popular reggaeton singer KarolG dedicated one of his best songs to it. And Bad Bunny chose one of its nightclubs to spend the night in Medellin. These might be some of the reasons to hang out in Provenza, but if you need more arguments here you have some: good gastronomy, the best party, multiculturalism and nature all blended in one place. This is why: Provenza is the favorite place for tourists in Medellín. No matter why: Provenza is a favorite spot for tourists in Medellín.

For some, Provenza is a street, for some others it’s a neighborhood. But Provenza is neither as small as a street nor as big as a neighborhood. But Provence is neither as small as a street nor as large as a neighborhood.

What is Provence?

For me, Provence is like a kind of small global village where you have everything: people from all over the world, barbershops, cafes, bars, restaurants, discos, parks, stores, laundromats and of course hotels and hostels.

What makes Provenza so special is that in the last 10 years it has transformed a wooded and residential area of El Poblado into an entertainment center. Next to the trees and streams there are old houses converted into contemporary bars, clubs and restaurants. Next to the trees and creeks are old houses converted into bars, discos and first class restaurants.

In addition, Provenza is one of the places where you can find the greatest diversity of offers. From eating $1 dollar tacos, to sitting in a ‘high-cuisine’ restaurant and paying for $12 dollars dishes. You choose. From eating $7,000 pesos ($2 dollars) tacos standing up in a street stall, to sitting down in a signature restaurant and paying for $100,000 pesos ($25 dollars) plates. Anything is possible.

Location

Provenza is located in the El Poblado neighborhood: it begins two blocks above Lleras Park and ends two blocks below the Vizcaya Shopping Center.

Although there is no formal definition of where it begins and where it ends, once you are in the place it will be quite evident due to the offer of shops with a very modern and multicultural touch.

However, to give you a more accurate indication, you can consider provenza as the sector that starts at 36th Street and ends at 32nd Street, between 10th and 7th Streets.

How to get there?

The best way to get to Provenza is by Taxi, Mobility Apps, by Metro or walking. Everything will depend on where you are and how your physical condition is. It all depends on where you are and how fit you are.

If you are in an area close to 10th street in El Poblado, you can take a walk to the place, going up 10th street and turning to your right when you see a Domino’s Pizza store. There you will find yourself in Provence.

Although 10th street is very busy and full of street vendors and people begging, you can feel protected. It is a safe area. However, I advise you not to stop to buy things from the street vendors in the sector or to give alms. It is a safe area. However, I advise you not to stop to buy things from the street vendors in the area or to give handouts.

If you are in an area far from El Poblado and have a nearby Metro station, you can take Metro line A and get off at Poblado station. There you must decide if you want to take a taxi, a bus or walk. There you will have to decide if you want to take a cab, a bus or walk.

All three options are viable. The cheapest option is to take one of the green buses that are at the exit of the metro station. Keep in mind that the bus sign must indicate “LA 10” or “CALLE 10”. Or train your Spanish by asking the driver directly which route he follows. The cheapest option is to take one of the green buses at the exit of the metro station. Check the signs on the bus for “LA 10” or “CALLE 10” or ask the driver directly which route to take.

Outside the station you will also find a taxi point that will take you to Provenza for $6,300 Colombian pesos ($1.2 dollars). The ride will last 8 minutes. The tour will last 8 minutes.

The option of walking is very good if you have time and are in good physical condition. Keep in mind that Calle 10, which connects El Poblado station with Provenza, is a hill and the journey takes about 30 minutes. By taking this option you’ll be able to make a couple stops in El Poblado Park and the Lleras Park. Please note that Calle 10, which connects El Poblado station with Provenza, is steep and the ride takes about 30 minutes. On the way you can pass through El Poblado Park and Lleras Park.

Mejores restaurantes

In Provenza there are dozens of restaurants. Here I share the list of favorite places where I have eaten and repeated. Here is a list of my favorite places where I have eaten and repeated.

Criminal Taquería

It is a street taco shop, on a corner of Provence. The tacos are not only very cheap, but also very tasty. An excellent option to eat quickly and then keep your way. I recommend you not only to have the tacos but also to try the Margaritas. The tacos are not only very cheap, but also very tasty. An excellent option for a quick bite to eat and then be on your way. I recommend accompanying your taco with a Margarita.

Repeat

A very nice place next to a park full of trees. It is a kitchen with a Mediterranean touch that puts very fresh ingredients in all its dishes. Excellent for breakfast, brunch or a light lunch. It is a cuisine with a Mediterranean touch and that puts in all its dishes very fresh ingredients. Excellent for breakfast, brunch or a light lunch.

Yacky Chan

This is an Asian food restaurant with different options of ramen, rice dishes, sushi, among others. Although the food is not bad at all, what I like the most is the decoration and the atmosphere. You feel like you’re in a small Chinatown, where you can not only eat but start the party with some good drinks. Although the food is not bad at all, what I like the most is the decoration and the ambiance. You feel like you are in a small Chinatown, where you can not only eat but also start the party with some good drinks.

Oci.mde

It is probably one of the most iconic restaurants in Medellín, since 10 years ago it brought modern and signature cuisine to the city with slow-cooked dishes. The atmosphere is perfect for a dinner for two and my favorite dish is the pork knuckle, which is cooked for 12 hours. The ambiance is perfect for a couple’s dinner and my favorite dish is the pork knuckle, which is cooked for 12 hours.

Animal

Tasty, abundant and cheap burgers. Good cocktails, lively atmosphere and vegan options. If you want fast food, but well prepared and with very intense flavors, Animal is my recommended option. The basement floor offers you a very special and different hidden environment. Good cocktails, lively atmosphere and vegan options. If you want fast food, but well prepared and with very intense flavors, Animal is my recommended option. The basement floor offers you a very special and different hidden atmosphere.

Green World

We close this ranking with a Medellín classic. Mundo Verde is a chain of health food restaurants. Its Provenza location offers a very quiet and familiar atmosphere. Perfect for a light lunch after a night out or to go with the family. It also has many vegetarian and vegan options.

Best bars and nightclubs

Ok, I’ll be honest: I never go out to party (hehe). But I asked my friends what are the best places to go out at night in Provence and these were the most recurrent answers.

Victoria Theater

It stands out for its different atmospheres, one of them with crossover music. Very good cocktails and good DJs. The entrance fee is $30,000. In several comments they mention that they reserve the right of admission if you are a man and do not go with a female companion.

The Social

A typical neighborhood cantina in Medellín, with a lot of history. Ideal for drinking aguardiente, listening to music outdoors and sharing with friends. If your thing is not dancing, but drinking and talking and talking with your friends, this is the place, and they don’t charge you to enter!

Perro Negro

A tribute to the favorite musical genre of the paisas: reggaeton. Although it is a very popular place for its urban rhythms and ambiance, it recently became more popular because it was the place chosen by Bad Bunny to party after his concert in Medellín. The entrance fee is $30,000

Best coffees

Arte Dolce

An Italian gelateria created by an Italian, with a long tradition in the sector, great diversity of offerings and unparalleled flavors. For me Arte Dolce is the best place to go for a coffee and a good ice cream or a good dessert. My recommendation: the cheesecake and the cannolo.

Café Velvet

If you want to go to a quiet place either to work or to talk, this is a perfect place. Very comfortable sofas, tables to put your laptop and good internet connection. The best of the menu: Belgian chocolate.