Plant-lined corridor with palms inside the hotel
The 574 Journal

Notes from
El Poblado.

Neighborhood guide

A perfect day around Parque Lleras

Where to get the best coffee, when to wander, and the little streets worth getting lost in — a local's loop you can do on foot from the hotel.

June 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Coffee

How to order coffee like a paisa

Tinto, perico, or a proper pour-over — a tiny glossary for your mornings.

May 24, 2026 · 3 min read
Food

Five plates to try before you leave

From the perfect arepa to a late-night empanada — our shortlist.

May 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Travel tips

Getting around Medellín by Metro

The cleanest, easiest way to see the city — straight from Poblado station.

Apr 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Culture

A weekend of music in El Poblado

Live sets, rooftop bars and slow Sundays — how locals spend the weekend.

Apr 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Day trips

Guatapé in a day

The famous rock, the painted town, and how to make it back for dinner.

Apr 5, 2026 · 6 min read
From the house

Why we're called 574

A short story about an area code, a family, and a little hotel.

Mar 28, 2026 · 2 min read
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