Visited Medellin for 10 days. Great experience. Scene is quieter but worthwhile. Pricing excellent value.
Spent $86/day. Best part: ease of arranging.
Overall: 7.5/10. Solid destination.
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Medellin day vs night comparison
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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28 Feb 2026 at 23:08
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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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'd also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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How does it compare to Germany?
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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