Velódromo is the textbook 'Laureles without the noise.
Velódromo is the textbook 'Laureles without the noise.' Same flat walkability, less commercial density, lower foreigner density, meaningfully cheaper. For long-stay residents who want quiet over restaurant-on-every-block, Velódromo is the right Laureles-zone pick.
A quieter Comuna 11 sector north of Laureles core, named for the velodrome that anchors its western edge. The neighborhood is residential mid-rise with a smaller commercial footprint than Laureles proper. Velódromo attracts foreigners who want the Laureles flat-walkability profile without the La 70 nightlife noise. Streets are tree-lined, building stock is mostly 1990s-2010s mid-rises, and the resident population skews longer-tenured Colombian families.
Heather's morning is a flat 25-minute walk that loops the velodrome perimeter or, on rainy mornings, the gym in her building. By 7am she's at her desk for European meetings.
Lunch is at home most days. Once a week she walks the 12 minutes to a coworking space in Laureles core; the change of scene helps. The walk is genuinely pleasant - flat, tree-shaded, sidewalks intact.
Groceries are at the Carulla on Avenida Nutibara (8-minute walk) and a small produce market on Calle 49 for daily top-ups.
Weekends she sometimes goes to La 70 for dinner with friends - a 10-minute Uber or a 20-minute walk if the weather is dry. The walk back is the thing she actually likes about being slightly removed from the strip.
She's renewed twice and has no plans to move.
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| Unit type | Monthly rent (USD / COP) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $457 – $1,016 1.6M COP – 3.5M COP |
| 2 Bedrooms | $711 – $1,474 2.4M COP – 5.0M COP |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,016 – $2,236 3.5M COP – 7.6M COP |
Rent data updated May 2026. COP at 3,421 COP/USD (open.er-api.com, refreshes daily).
Walk times on this page are estimated from Velódromo Martín Emilio Cochise Rodríguez. Times will vary a few minutes depending on your exact address.
How this score is measured: editorial estimate based on observed amenity density, hillside vs flat terrain, and proximity to daily essentials. Building-level walk-time measurement (per-building Google Places radius scan, currently deployed in Panama City) is rolling out to Medellín next.
49 local places mapped in Velódromo: cafes, gyms, pharmacies, salons, restaurants, banks, and more. Every name below is a link that opens Google Maps directions directly. One tap from anywhere in the list.
Top-rated on Google within 800m · Last verified May 2026
Walk times estimated from Velódromo Martín Emilio Cochise Rodríguez. Explore the area in Google Maps
Editorial content is independent research, not paid placements. Income thresholds expressed in SMMLV adjust annually with the minimum wage decree; rent ranges and FX figures drift continuously. Verify against current Cancillería / DIAN / Banco de la República data before relying on a specific number.