Is it safe to go to Medellin Colombia?

Medellin is largely considered to be one of the safest places in Colombia for independent, solo travelers—especially if you keep to the city’s well-populated areas.

What is Medellin like now?

Medellin today is a very different place. Fear and violence do not reign supreme and Colombia as a country has cracked down hugely on the drug trade. It is now a safe and enchanting country and for us, one of Latin America’s highlights. The city has become a vibrant and appealing place to spend a few days.

Is Colombia safe for solo female Travellers?

Colombia is a country very much overlooked by female travellers but the majority of Colombia is surprisingly safe for women. That’s why we’ve given it 3 out of 5 stars for Colombia solo travel. There is crime in Colombia so only take out as much money as you need and use ATMs during the day especially in Cali.

Is Medellin worth visiting?

Naturally, it’s not as cheap as traveling rural areas but compared to other popular cities like Bogota and Cartagena, Medellin is great value for money. It also helps that many of the most popular tourist attractions – Parque Botero, the Botanical Gardens, the Metrocable – are either free or very cheap.

Which is better Medellín or Cartagena?

Medellín wins here. Medellín is a much bigger city with a metro population of over 3.7 million so it obviously has many more restaurant and nightlife options. In comparison, Cartagena has a metro population of over 1.2 million. Medellín has many more restaurant options, many of which have been covered on this website.

Is Bogota colder than Medellín?

Bogotá is located high in the Andes mountain range, giving it a slightly colder climate than Medellín, with an average year-round temperature of 15C (58F). The temperature can sometimes hit 20C (68F), and it gets as cold as 5C (41F).

Which is better Cali or Medellin?

Medellín wins here. Both cities have many things to do in the city as well as many things to do nearby. But the bigger city of Medellín edges out Cali in this category. While unscientific, TripAdvisor only has 109 things to do listed for Cali. In comparison TripAdvisor has 171 things to do listed for Medellín.

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