The street of paisa nightlife, football and the bandeja: La 70 is Medellín with nothing translated for visitors.
What to see & do
1. The atmosphere on the street
Carrera 70 is an avenue of bars, restaurants, ice cream parlours and clubs that starts near the stadium and runs north. It is not a tourist strip: this is where locals go out, above all people from Laureles and nearby. Music carries into the street and the terraces overflow.
2. Match days
When Nacional or Medellín play at the Atanasio, La 70 becomes an extension of the stadium. Green or red shirts as far as you can see, chanting, horns. If your visit coincides, it is one of the most authentic experiences in the city, even if football means nothing to you.
3. Real paisa food
Bandeja paisa, chicharrón, arepas, mondongo, sancocho. The restaurants on La 70 have been open for decades and live off neighbourhood regulars, not tourists. The prices and the portion sizes show it.
4. Ice cream parlours and fruit juices
A local tradition. By mid-afternoon the street fills with families having ice cream or juices made from fruit you have probably never seen: lulo, guanábana, corozo, zapote.
5. How close the stadium is
The sports complex is minutes away, so you can combine a walk through the green belt around the Atanasio with a stop on La 70.
Our tours to this place
Every MOVE tour rides along La 70 — and starts half a block from it, at our Laureles base. Ride it on an e-bike with a local guide who tells you what guidebooks do not:
Related tours
Practical info
- Getting there. Metro line B, Estadio station, then a few minutes on foot.
- When to go. Daytime for eating, evening for the atmosphere. Friday and Saturday from around nine is when it hits its stride. On match days, any hour.
- How long. As long as the meal or the night lasts. This is not a place you visit and leave.
- Safety. A busy, distinctly local area. At night take the usual care of any nightlife street: keep an eye on your drink, keep your phone out of sight and go home in reliable transport.
- One tip. Almost nobody here speaks English. That is part of the appeal, but it helps to know: arriving with a few basic phrases in Spanish changes the experience considerably.
- Prices. One of the best value areas in the city for eating, well below what the same meal costs in El Poblado.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between La 70 and Parque Lleras?
La 70 is local, paisa and football-driven; Lleras is international and touristy. If you want to see how people from Medellín actually go out, it is La 70.
Can you go with children?
During the day and mid-afternoon yes, it is an area of ice cream parlours and families. At night it changes completely.
Do you need to book a restaurant?
Generally no, except on match days, when the whole street fills up.
Is it expensive?
No. It is one of the best value parts of the city for eating.
Can you manage without Spanish?
You can, but almost nobody here speaks English. A few basic phrases improve the experience enormously.
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