A dedicated desk
There is a dedicated workspace in the apartment, so you don't have to work from the dining table. Each suite has its own room and bathroom, which helps when two people are on calls at the same time.
Digital nomads
A good place to get work done.
Mixa 1001 has 800+ Mbps fiber, a dedicated desk and cafés in the building you can work from. Here is what to know about working from Medellín: time zones, coworking, visas and meeting people.
Your workspace
Coworking and café, 6th floor
Newo runs a coworking space on the building's 6th floor. Using it has a cost, which you arrange and pay directly with Newo. The café on the same floor is open to guests, and you can work from it for free.
- From the apartment
- In the building, 6th floor
800+ Mbps fiber and Ethernet
The apartment has fiber internet at 800+ Mbps down and 400+ Mbps up. There is also an Ethernet connection, so you can plug in for video calls and large uploads.
- Good for
- Video calls, uploads, streaming
Tip: Bring a short Ethernet cable if you prefer a wired connection at the desk.
Café, restaurants and lobby downstairs
The first floor has a café, a lounge, Torrealta (cocktails, beer and coffee) and Bao, an Asian-inspired restaurant. They are open to the public and fine for working, and the lobby has tables and free Wi-Fi.
- From the apartment
- First floor of the building
Set up for longer stays
There is a Samsung washer and dryer in the unit, plus an iron and a drying rack. The kitchen is fully equipped, and housekeeping can be arranged at extra cost.
Working from Medellín
Time zone
Colombia is on UTC-5 all year and does not change its clocks. During US daylight saving time (March to November) Medellín is one hour behind New York and two hours ahead of California; the rest of the year it matches New York and is three hours ahead of California. London is five hours ahead (six in British summer time) and most of continental Europe is six hours ahead (seven in summer).
- Good for
- US hours: a full overlap. Europe: your mornings, their afternoons
Tip: If you work with Europe, an early start in Medellín lines up with the European afternoon.
WeWork Calle 7D
WeWork's El Poblado space on Calle 7D, near Parque Lleras, sells day passes and hourly meeting rooms as well as monthly desks. It is the closest of the big coworking brands to the apartment.
- Area
- Astorga, El Poblado
- From the apartment
- About 6 min on foot
Tip: Book a day pass in the WeWork app before you go.
Official siteTinkko Milla de Oro
Tinkko is a Colombian coworking company with a space on Carrera 42 in the Milla de Oro business district. It offers flexible hourly plans, fixed desks and meeting rooms for 4 to 28 people.
- Area
- Milla de Oro, El Poblado
- From the apartment
- About 15 min on foot, or 5 min by car or Uber, more in traffic
Tip: Ask for a quote through their website; plans are sold in hours rather than day passes.
Official sitePergamino Café
Pergamino is a Medellín coffee roaster with a café on Carrera 37 near Provenza and another on Calle 10B. Remote workers use it often, though the main café gets busy at peak times.
- Area
- Provenza, El Poblado
- From the apartment
- About 15 min on foot
Tip: Go in the morning if you want a table with a plug.
Al Alma
Al Alma is a local café and restaurant group with several branches in El Poblado, including one on Carrera 45 in Patio Bonito. It is a calm option for a few hours of laptop work close to the apartment.
- Area
- Patio Bonito, El Poblado
- From the apartment
- About 3 min on foot
Visas and long stays
Visa-free stays
Citizens of the US, the UK and EU countries do not need a visa to visit Colombia. Migración Colombia usually grants up to 90 days on arrival, and you can apply online to extend it, for a total of up to 180 days per calendar year (January to December).
- Good for
- Stays up to about six months
Tip: Apply for the extension (Permiso Temporal de Permanencia) before your first 90 days run out.
Official siteDigital nomad visa
Colombia's visitor visa for digital nomads (Visa V, Nómadas Digitales) is for people who work remotely for employers or clients outside Colombia. You apply online with Cancillería and show income of at least three times the Colombian monthly minimum wage over the previous three months, plus health insurance. It can be granted for up to two years.
- Good for
- Stays longer than 180 days a year
Tip: Rules and requirements change. Confirm the current requirements with Cancillería before you travel.
Official siteLong-stay discounts
Stays of 28 nights or more are welcome at Mixa 1001. Weekly and monthly discounts are available on request, so message us with your dates before you book.
Community
Language exchanges
Language exchanges (intercambios) are one of the easiest ways to meet both locals and other foreigners in Medellín. Several run on weekday evenings in El Poblado, at bars, cafés and Spanish schools.
- Area
- El Poblado, mostly around Provenza and Parque Lleras
Tip: Check Meetup or Luma for this week's events, since venues and nights change.
Coworking and online groups
Coworking spaces are another easy way to meet people who work remotely, and many hold talks and social events. Expat and nomad groups on Meetup, Facebook and WhatsApp also share plans, events and recommendations.
