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Photo Essay: Halloween in Medellin

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I've chalked up a collective 10 months of living in South America so far.  I've attended the annual Carnival in Colombia, and the week long Flower Festival in Medellin.

But Halloween in Medellin, my friends, may be my favorite party event of the year.  The Colombians go all out with their costumes, and many of the clubs stage elaborate decorations to set the mood.

Here are a few of my favorite photos from 3 nights out at 4 different clubs.

This Mad Hatter was the best costume at B-Lounge, a popular spot on Wednesday nights in Medellin.
This Mad Hatter was the best costume at B-Lounge, a popular spot on Wednesday nights in Medellin.
A chainsaw massacre greeted partygoers entering Mango's Discoteca.
A chainsaw massacre greeted partygoers entering Mango's Discoteca.
The club dancers and staff at Mango's were dressed up as psycho clowns and devils.
The club dancers and staff at Mango's were dressed up as psycho clowns and devils.
Ghoulish shots on display at Mango's bar. My table stuck with the classics, rum and tequila.
Ghoulish shots on display at Mango's bar. My table stuck with the classics, rum and tequila.
The DJ at Mango's Discoteca kept the party going well into the early morning hours.
The DJ at Mango's Discoteca kept the party going well into the early morning hours.
The naughty cop appears to be paying more attention to the dancing cowgirl than the escaped convict right beside her.
The naughty cop appears to be paying more attention to the dancing cowgirl than the escaped convict right beside her.
Combine beautiful women with devil midgets and you're sure to get a few laughs! Mango's Discoteca.
Combine beautiful women with devil midgets and you're sure to get a few laughs! Mango's Discoteca.
And the winner for most massive prop goes to this executioner who was wielding a giant hammer/axe. El Cuervo Discoteca.
And the winner for most massive prop goes to this executioner who was wielding a giant hammer/axe. El Cuervo Discoteca.
Hey, it's Bender from Futurama! Babylon Discoteca.
Hey, it's Bender from Futurama! Babylon Discoteca.
Crazy-eyed alien was about to take off his giant mask to get a breath of fresh air when I raised my camera. Without asking, he put the mask back on so I could take this photo. Babylon Discoteca.
Crazy-eyed alien was about to take off his giant mask to get a breath of fresh air when I raised my camera. Without asking, he put the mask back on so I could take this photo. Babylon Discoteca.

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  1. Adam says

    Wow, that looks like an absolute blast. They really go all out, not that I’m surprised. You got some really quality shots, congrats, they really look incredible. Fun post!

    • Dave says

      Thanks Adam. If I were to show you the original shots, they wouldn’t be nearly as colorful. It’s amazing what you can do with Lightroom!

  2. Benny the language hacker says

    I remember seeing Bender!
    Colombians do Halloween better than anyone else I’ve ever seen :)