Health & Wellness
Flexible Health Insurance for Digital Nomads
Health insurance is essential for digital nomads visiting Medellín, providing peace of mind and access to quality healthcare. Having coverage protects travelers from unexpected medical costs, ensuring a secure and enjoyable stay in one of Colombia’s most dynamic cities.
Additionally, if your stay will be extended and you plan to apply for a visa, such as the digital nomad visa, having a health policy with national coverage is mandatory. This policy must cover all risks, including accidents, illness, maternity, disability, hospitalization, death, or repatriation, for the duration of your planned stay in the country.
While we strongly recommend consulting your trusted insurance broker for appropriate guidance, here are some options that can help you make an informed decision:
- AXA Travel Insurance: Offers flexible insurance plans with medical coverage, trip cancellation, and baggage protection, tailored to meet various traveler needs. (more…)
- Continental Assist: Provides medical assistance, repatriation, and emergency services, ensuring support abroad with 24/7 customer service. (more…)
- SafetyWing: Specializing in digital nomads, this provider offers international medical coverage, COVID-19 protection, and assistance for extended stays with flexible plans. (more…)
- Insured Nomads: Delivers comprehensive medical insurance for frequent travelers, including COVID-19 coverage, medical emergency assistance, and evacuation support. (more…)
- IMG Global: Offers customizable travel health insurance options, including medical care, evacuation, and protection for belongings during travel. (more…)
- Genki: Focused on traveler mental health and well-being, providing insurance that covers medical emergencies and support for psychological challenges while traveling. (more…)
Local Wellness Centers
Gyms
Medellín prides itself on having a relatively advanced culture of body care. Among its residents, there is a good awareness of the importance of physical activity, which is reflected in an excellent selection of fitness centers. Here we list 4 franchise options with multiple locations in the area, but we also encourage ViveLaCity users to consider independent neighborhood gyms once they are settled into their accommodation.
Smart Fit
It is the largest chain in the country, with 40 locations in the city. Depending on the plan you choose, you can access either a single location or any of them. Plans require a minimum commitment of 3 months and start at $25 per month (plus a one-time membership fee of $20).
This fee gives you access to all on-site equipment and a wide range of group classes, including cycling, rumba, pilates, yoga, boxing, core workouts, and more. For more information, visit: Smartfit.com.coBodytech
Another major gym chain in the city is Bodytech, which has 16 locations in Medellín, some of them located in neighborhoods like Poblado, Laureles, Estadio, and Envigado. They offer a monthly rate of $40 with a 3-month membership, $56 with a 2-month membership, and $80 for a single month.
The membership fee includes, as in the previous case, access to group classes such as cycling, crosstech, pilates, step, tabata, aerobics, bodypump, dance, and more. Website: Bodytech.com.coAction Black
With premium facilities and aimed at a more demanding clientele, this international chain with 21 locations in Medellín has positioned itself as an attractive option for those who prefer to train in less crowded spaces with state-of-the-art equipment.
Naturally, the rates are higher, but reflect the preferential service provided. Various types of plans are available, tailored to the training style you’re accustomed to, so we recommend contacting them for personalized assistance: ActionBlack.coAnimal X
This chain, with 16 locations in Medellín, is a go-to spot for training enthusiasts focused on muscle hypertrophy. It’s considered a kind of temple for the most muscular athletes. If that’s your profile, you won’t find a better environment in the city than their training centers. For more information, visit Animalx.com.co.
Pilates
Unique Pilates
This studio offers a personalized Pilates experience across 8 city locations, featuring small classes of up to 4 students. Enjoy no membership fees or contracts, plus perks like free birthday sessions, referral rewards, and optional physiotherapy assessments. More information at Uniquepilates.co.
Contrology Pilates Studio
Located in Laureles neighborhood, Contrology follows the Classical Pilates methodology, offering a structured series and sequence of exercises. Equipped with unique apparatus like the universal reformer, cadillac, tower, wunda chair, and barrels, it provides a comprehensive, full-body Pilates experience. Website: Pilatesstudio.com.co.
Kinan Pilates Studio
Nestled within the beautiful grounds of Museo El Castillo, Kinan Pilates Studio offers a unique approach to Pilates focused on body-mind connection. Through personalized programs, Kinan emphasizes core stability and scientifically grounded movement to promote lasting, holistic wellness. For reservations, inquiries, or other requests, visit Kinan.co.
Patry Bustamante Pilates Reformer
In Sabaneta, Patricia Bustamante provides a semi-personalized Pilates experience tailored to individual needs. With small group sessions of only 5 people, each 50-minute class offers the attention and guidance to adjust exercises based on your body and specific conditions. For more information, visit Patrypilatesreformer.com.
Yoga Studios
El Poblado
Laureles
Estadio
Envigado
Accessible Mental Health Support
None of us are exempt from needing professional support for mental health at some point, and it’s important to know that Medellín has highly competent professionals available to help with these needs. Resources range from a free primary support helpline to specialized centers equipped with the infrastructure and qualified staff to handle emergencies or more complex situations.
Wellness Helpline 
+57 604 4444448
Mind – Salud Mental
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