El Estadio isn't a separate neighborhood on most maps — it bleeds into Laureles to the west and downtown to the east. But for nomads, the El Estadio / La 70 zone has its own distinct identity: it's where Medellín's best nightlife strip meets an affordable, walkable residential area with easy Metro access.
Carrera 70 (universally called "La 70" or "La Setenta") runs through the heart of this zone. By day, it's a pleasant tree-lined street with cafés and restaurants. By night, it transforms into Medellín's most popular bar corridor — more local and less touristy than El Poblado's Parque Lleras, with craft breweries, rooftop bars, salsa joints, and street food vendors lining both sides.
Rent Prices
Pricing in El Estadio is essentially the same as Laureles — they share the same estrato (4–5) and market. Furnished 1BR apartments run COP 3M–5.5M ($810–$1,490/month). Being right on La 70 may command a slight premium for the convenience, while side streets two blocks away are quieter and cheaper.
The La 70 Scene
La 70 is Medellín's answer to the question "Where do locals actually go out?" Unlike Parque Lleras (which skews 70% tourist), La 70 is roughly 80% Colombian. You'll pay local prices for drinks, hear more reggaeton and salsa than EDM, and the energy is genuinely festive rather than manufactured.
Highlights include craft beer spots, traditional Colombian restaurants, salsa bars where people actually know how to dance, and street vendors selling empanadas and arepas at 1 AM. The vibe peaks Thursday through Saturday nights.
Metro & Location
Estadio Metro station sits right at the edge of this zone, giving you direct access to downtown (15 minutes), Poblado (20 minutes), and the airport via the Caribe station interchange. The Atanasio Girardot sports complex — home to both Medellín football teams — is a 5-minute walk from the station.
Because El Estadio borders Laureles, you're within walking distance of all of Laureles' coworking spaces. Circular Coworking, Semilla Café, and Factory Lofts are all 10–15 minutes on foot. The streets are flat.
Who Should Live in El Estadio / La 70
This zone is perfect for nomads who want walkable nightlife without taking taxis, Laureles-level pricing with more energy, flat streets and good Metro access, local Colombian nightlife culture over tourist-oriented venues, or proximity to both Laureles and downtown.
It's not for you if you need quiet evenings (weekend noise is real), you want to be embedded in the nomad community (Laureles Primer Parque is better for that), or nightlife isn't your thing at all.