Cicatriz is a cool cafe by day, bar by night.
Don’t miss the Tiburón Tiburón; gin,
orange, and thyme with an aniseedy syrup
of avocado leaves. The beloved Cantina
Tío Pepe is a super place to grab a copa
in Centro. Bustling with old-world charm,
barmen in shirtsleeves and waistcoats
serve single shots, aperitifs and beer,
while vendors wander through selling
peanuts and chapulines.WHERE TO SHOP
For beautiful Mexican kitchen and
tableware, visit Utilitario Mexicano. While
cast-iron comals might be too heavy,
plenty will travel, from colourful anodised
cups and enamelware to textiles. On a
Sunday morning skip a sit-down breakfast
and hit Mercado el 100, one of the city’s
oldest organic farmers’ market. Alongside
fresh produce, you’ll find cheeses, breads,
pastries, tamales and tacos, with shady
benches perfect for a picnic. Nearby,
Mercado Medellín is a bustling daily
market, and with over 500 stalls, a riot of
colour and activity. Lively central puestos
(posts) serve coffee, antojitos (snacks)
and meals.WHERE TO STAY
- Casa Decu has a range of suites,
standard rooms and a rooftop terrace,
all decked out in Mexican Art Deco. - Hotel Condesa is a fabulous boutique
hotel in a 1920s French Neoclassical
building with a chic rooftop bar
overlooking Parque México. - Hotel Carlota is a celebration of
midcentury Mexican modernism,
with an acclaimed restaurant and
a bar overlooking the knockout
glass-walled pool.
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