Returned from 5 days in Medellin.
Accommodation:
Guest house near the action. $62/night.
Scene:
Quieter but worthwhile. Excellent value.
Highlights:
Impressive variety.
Overall: 7.5/10 - One of my favourites.
Happy to answer questions.
Returning to Medellin after 3 years
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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I was there in February and prices were great value.
Spent about $146/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $146/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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16 Mar 2026 at 21:12
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at bars?
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100% agree. The value is hard to beat.
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Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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I was there in January and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $106/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $106/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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