Returned from 12 days in Medellin.
Accommodation:
Guest house near the action. $57/night.
Scene:
Improved recently. Prices up slightly.
Highlights:
GFE was next level.
Overall: 7.5/10 - Would return.
Happy to answer questions.
Medellin — 10 day trip report
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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This matches my experience. Medellin is great value.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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14 Mar 2026 at 16:23
Quick question — how was the wifi?
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I'd also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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100% agree. The quality is hard to beat.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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