Medellínruns on a handful of strong industries. If you’re job-hunting or weighing a move, here’s where the opportunities (and the big-name employers) are.
Top industries & employers
Technology & startups
Ruta N, Rappi, Tul, Globant
A self-styled innovation capital — the Ruta N hub anchors a fast-growing startup and software scene.
Outsourcing & BPO
Bilingual call centres, services
A major business-process-outsourcing destination, with growing bilingual contact-centre employment.
Textiles & fashion
Colombiamoda, garment makers
Medellín's historic industry — a Latin American fashion and textile capital (Colombiamoda is a big event).
Energy & utilities
EPM, ISA
Home to EPM, one of Latin America's largest public utility groups (power, water, telecoms).
Health & medical tourism
Private clinics, dental & cosmetic
A medical-tourism hub — world-class private clinics for dental, cosmetic and specialist care at low prices.
Coffee & agribusiness
Antioquia coffee, flowers
The surrounding Antioquia region is coffee and flower country, feeding agribusiness and exports.
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