Planning first trip to Medellin. Need advice on:
1. Best area to stay
2. Daily budget
3. Safety concerns
4. Online vs in person?
5. Duration - thinking 5 days
Tips appreciated.
Medellin — planning trip, need advice
Started by SoCalSurfer · 4 Mar 2026 · 2412 views
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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6 Mar 2026 at 12:35
I'd also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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How does it compare to Thailand?
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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19 Mar 2026 at 11:14
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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20 Mar 2026 at 13:31
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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21 Mar 2026 at 11:33
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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I'd also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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