The Medellín
Travel Blog

Insider guides, local tips and stories from the city that reinvented itself. Written by people who live here.

All Things To Do Safety Food & Drink Neighborhoods Transportation Nightlife Itineraries Day Trips

The real answer — safe areas, scams to avoid and why millions visit safely every year.

From GraffiTour to paragliding — the experiences that define a Medellín trip.

The honest neighborhood comparison from people who live here.

Day-by-day plan for first-timers: what to see, where to eat, which tour to book.

Bandeja paisa, arepas, chicharrón and the best restaurants in the city.

Metro, Metrocable, Uber, taxis and how to get from the airport without getting ripped off.

Best bars, best areas and the safety tips no one tells you before your first night out.

Guatapé, Nápoles, Río Claro, Jardín and Santa Fe — ranked and reviewed.

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