Visited Medellin for 10 days. Great experience. Scene is quieter but worthwhile. Pricing fair.
Spent $127/day. Best part: friendliness.
Overall: 7.5/10. Exceeded expectations.
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Medellin — overrated?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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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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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Did you use dating apps or find girls at bars?
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I was there in January and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $147/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $147/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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This matches my experience. Medellin is one of my favorites.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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