Returned from 11 days in Medellin. Great trip overall.
Accommodation:
Budget hotel near the main area. $45/night. Walking distance to everything.
Scene:
Quieter than I hoped but still good. Prices were in line with forum reports.
Quality:
Better selection than last time. Had 3 encounters total.
Logistics:
Transport was easy — Uber/Grab works well. Eating out was very affordable.
Safety:
Used common sense and had no problems.
Overall: 7.5/10. Would definitely return.
Happy to answer any questions.
La 70 trip report — what I found
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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Different experience for me. Prices were about the same when I went.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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First time was a learning experience. Second time was much better. Experience makes all the difference.
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First time was a learning experience. Second time was 10x smoother. Experience makes all the difference.
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First time was overwhelming but exciting. Second time was much better. Experience makes all the difference.
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