Retirement is one of those beautiful states of mind that many people look forward to. It is the period when people hope to reap the fruits of their years of hard work.

While many people want to retire to tropical paradises like Hawaii, foodies can very well find a slice of Paradise in Medellin, Colombia. In a report with US Money, Medellin is a beautiful city with a temperate climate. Because of its near perfect climate, the city has come to be known as "the city of eternal springtime."

The city is also rich in culture, a melting pot of diversity. Citizens find that there are a myriad of activities in the sophisticated city. Residents can take in the local opera, or a museum. Locals can choose to go into the nightclubs, dance clubs as well as white-glove restaurants.

Medellin is also home to interactive outdoor museum-parks, an aquarium, an amusement park, botanical gardens, a planetarium, a "barefoot park" with a Zen garden as well as some small neighborhood parks.

The pretty city in Colombia is the perfect place to retire for people who do not want a busy city with hot and humid weather. Medellin screams Euro-chic without having to travel all the way to Europe.

The city is also a place where people are proud of what they do. Shopkeepers are well-mannered. There is an organized system here, commodities such as internet, street cleaning as well as garbage collecting are very reliable. People are also well-dressed in this Euro-chic city, Discover Colombia says.

Medellin is also home to a small neighbourhood known as Manila. The little-known neighbourhood is a treasure trove of culture and is home to tree-lined streets as well as small cafes and restaurants. Manila has a certain vibe to foodies everywhere. The little town is also home to the original Calle de la Buena Mesa ("street of good food"). It's a street that is entirely lined up with 13 small cafés and restaurants, that offers a bevy of international cuisines ranging from Spanish to Colombian food. Manila's street of good food is the first in Colombia is considered to be the best.

Besides the restaurants and cafes, Manila also features an old fashioned grocery where you can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. The small and traditional neighbourhood also has a barber shop, traditional furniture makers and as well as carpenters.

Medellin is quickly catching the interest of many people. The place is rich in tradition, but is also known to catch up on urban chic trends. Local Colombians, foreign investors, tourists and, international retirees are flocking to the city. Cost of living in the city should set retirees back at $1,200 a month including $500 for rent.

This quiet and pretty city is a quiet little paradise that is also every foodie's dream come true.