Medellín ranks 23rd among top digital nomad cities in 2026

Medellín is the only Colombian city to rank among the top 30 destinations for digital nomads in 2026, placing 23rd with 0.62% of recorded trips, according to data from the Nomads platform, which analyzed 423,594 trips by 16,117 respondents Source: El Colombiano. The city outranks Rome, Moscow, Vienna, Seoul, and Hong Kong Source: Infobae.

Why Medellín

Experts highlight Medellín's temperate climate, allowing year-round comfort for visitors from North America and Europe, and the advantage of earning in dollars while spending in pesos, though a recent dollar decline may affect this Source: La República. The El Poblado neighborhood has become a hub with coworkings, restaurants, and networking spaces for entrepreneurs Source: El Colombiano. Edgar Medina, director of Crónica Marketing, notes the city's digital nomad visa and the "perfect zone" created in El Poblado Source: La República.

Global ranking

Bangkok leads the list with 2.22% of trips, followed by London (2.19%) and Barcelona (1.48%) Source: Infobae. Europe dominates with 12 cities in the top 30, while Thailand and the US each have three Source: El Colombiano.

Nomad profile

Most nomads are highly educated: 53% hold a bachelor's degree, 34% a master's, and 3% a doctorate Source: Infobae. Despite the café stereotype, 58% prefer working from temporary homes, with only 15% using coworkings Source: Infobae. Essential requirements include stable internet above 25 Mbps, long-term visas, and an active community Source: Infobae.