Arte Dolce

Top choice in Medellín


Swing by this little corner cafe to try some of the fabulous gelato made right on the premises. Lorenzo the confectioner manages to evoke the tastes and texture of Italian gelato; our favorite flavor is the Mediterranean, which blends pistachios, caramelized almonds, lemon, orange and olive oil.


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