Should I vacation in Medellin, Colombia?

Question

I've heard there are so many women there just flocking to you. I am a white, 30 year old, single male who loves to travel to Latin America. I've been to DR, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, and want to try something new. Is Medellin more dangerous than most countries? I speak Spanish, so that might help. Please advise.

Answer 1

Medellin was famously known for being the center of the drug war in Colombia. Fortunately, that situation has changed. In the last 15 years, the city has had a lot of development in infraestructure, transportation and security. You still have to take some precautions, like not going into unsafe neighborhoods, or going into rural areas on your own. But I've heard from several people they had a really nice experience when they traveled there.

And I have to say that Medellin is known for having the most beautiful women in Colombia, and you can see that when you walk through any street or mall in the city. Oh, and by the way, colombian women in general go crazy for american or european tourists, so I guess that's a plus.

If you do go to Medellin, you could also spend a few days in the "Eje Cafetero" region, famous for its landscapes and coffee farms (and for its women too ).

Answer 2

its a beautifull place in the daytime, but its a little dangerous in the night time, i recommend you go to a hotel and rent a car with insurance, and a tourist map and check out the landmarks, 7 days would be enough, i know this because ive been there for family,

Answer 3

Colombia is certainly your best choice to learn Spanish since it is has the most amount of regions that boast a practically 'accent free' language - so to speak - as opposed to Argentinian, Mexican, Cuban and Venezuelan.

Medellin has become a rather quaint and tranquil city - after the storm, however I still think Bogota is the place to be.

The downside about Bogota is that they don't have as many goodlooking ladies as they do in Cali and Medellin.

I wish you the best of luck!

Answer 4

Well...I think speaking Spanish is a plus and obviously there is a way to travel safe and smart or to travel like a tourist and get into trouble. But...Medellin has been listed as the # 1 most dangerous city in the world. So I don't know if that would be a great choice. I do hear Colombia is gorgeous so why not pick another city in Colombia. But obviously it's up to you.

Que te diviertas en tu viaje.

cuidate

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

I'm 29 and if you are looking for party and women, Cali and Medellin have the nicest women and people party all the time. Both cities are safe during daytime. As any other city, walking alone through unknown places may get into trouble, wherever you go call a cab and get a dispatch number to avoid problems. From Cali you can go to the famous "Eje Cafetero" or Coffee plantations and the Pacific Coast within a 2 to 3-hour drive. From Medellin you can go to the Atlantic coast and Eje cafetero but driving distances are longer.

Bogota is very safe and has a very active night-party life in the northern part of the city. In Bogota you can also find many nice girls because there are lots of students coming from all parts of the country.

Good luck and have fun!