Is Medellín Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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I went to Medellin on a group tour and I had the best time. We did the Comuna 13 Tour, Guatepe, tons of restaurants and bars in El Poblado, a biking food tour (Medellin has great bike lanes and this was probably a highlight), and visited a restaurant on a lookout to see the city at night. I stayed at Click Clack and I loved it.
Posted: July 18, 2023Solo travel experience
loved Medellin and stayed there for about a week on a 2-month Colombia solo trip. Some of my favorite things 1. the free city walking tour was amazing. It is very emotional. Medellin has an incredibly complex recent history and it’s amazing to see what the city and its people have been thru and what they have done to make it what it is today 2. exotic fruit tour 3. 3pending the day riding the cable cars and walking thru neighborhoods 4. Visiting Comuña 13
Posted: July 8, 2023Solo travel experience
I think as a tourist/solo traveller Medellin is best explored through walking tours. I did ones of downtown and Comuna 13 and felt safe and secure walking round with a group and with a local guide. I probably wouldn’t have gone to either alone as it can be easy to take a turn onto the wrong road, and downtown Medellin is ripe for pickpocketing
Posted: May 1, 2023Solo travel experience
I stayed in Poblado, a neighborhood with many other travelers. I booked a walking tour of downtown and Comuna 13 through my hostel. I learned a lot about the city, and met other travelers. I was out after dark in Poblado each night and I felt safe.
Posted: May 1, 2023Solo travel experience
I was there solo at the end of July last year. Everyone was so nice and I didn’t have any issues. I don’t speak Spanish which made ordering food a bit difficult. I loved Medellin and definitely didn’t want to leave.
Posted: April 2, 2023Solo travel experience
I went to Medellin solo and ended up staying 6 months. I loved every moment of it. I took the metro, even at night, didn’t live in tourist areas, used Ubers, and went partying alone. I have never felt unsafe, but I meet people who have had bad experiences.
Posted: November 26, 2022Experienced: October, 2021Solo travel experience
I felt fine. Some neighborhoods are walkable but overall the city is not super walkable because of huge high ways that cross it, most people get the metro/Ubers. Mindful of the usual caution I have when travelling I used my phone and walked alone quite a bit too.
Posted: November 26, 2022Solo travel experience
Take a tour of Communa 13 - Ride the Metrocable to get a view of the entire city - If you have time, take a day trip to Guatape! Look up the rock in Guatape!
Posted: November 13, 2022Solo travel experience
Where to stay: Candelaria (Drink Chicha at one of the hole in the wall places here) I actually didn’t stay in Candelaria but if I was doing a quick trip to bogota that’s probably where I’d stay, tons of hostels Where to eat: La Puerta Falsa (order the tamales, just one will fill you up), right near Plaza Bolivar -There are tonsss of great restaurants -Casa Magola is my favorite coffee shop in Bogota -Museums: Museo de Botero (one of my faves), MAMU (another fav), There are multiple museums all in the same area, Also Museo Nacional de Colombia, Gold Museum, there are tons of museums Where to go out: Zona Rosa (tons of clubs, rooftop bars, just look up who’s having events), Zona T, go to a salsa performance!, (Andres DC was a bit too touristy and overhyped in my opinion) -Usaquen Farmers Market on Sunday is great, there are tons of cute restaurants and cafes in this area -Climb Monserrate (views), or just take the cable car up lol -The salt cathedral is overhyped in my opinion. I wouldn’t waste the time traveling there and back if you’re limited on time. But it is unique and you won't regret it. I just don’t love being so far underground I guess -Buses are an easy way to get around. Taking the Transmilenio is def worth it but im not sure if you’ll really need to depending how long you stay GUATAVITA -Take a day trip to Laguna de Guatavita (El Dorado): see the lake and the cute town MEDELLIN -I only had a short trip here -El Poblado is a super touristy neighborhood where you’ll always find somebody down to party. But you’ll probably end up speaking more English than Spanish -Selina = the hostel I stayed at. I think it was like a 30 person room lol and it was fun and super clean -Happy Buddha = the party hostel. But if you like sleep I might suggest not staying there -La Octava is a bar with a ball pit. There are tons of other bars -Walking Tours: so worth it, it’s technically Free, just tip your guide (ps the Escobar tours are different and mostly scams) -Take the cable cars -Parasailing: I would definitely recommend, if you can squeeze it in Museums: Museo de Antioquia (one of my faves), so many more! GUATAPE -day trip from medellín, worth it! -Climb El Peñon -the town is super cute and colorful CALI -great salsa dancing -I had a friend who lived here. It’s not very touristy so you can totally skip Cali since you’re not planning to stay in colombia that long SALENTO -Camping here was so nice! -It’s a cute colorful town -Known for coffee -Drove here from Cali with friends -One of my fav memories CARTAGENA -the coast, very touristy -I actually never visited here but all my friends say it’s a must see. I plan to go back and visit!
Posted: November 12, 2022Solo travel experience
Medellin there's a great free walking tour. Take the cable car to Parque Arvi. Guatape is a great day trip from Medellin. Go check out the Botero statues around the city. I stayed in El Poblado area in a hostel.
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Hola! Me llamo Daniela vivo en medellin hace alrededor de 6 meses, aun me falta mucho por conocer pero me encanta la ciudad y puedo recomendar algunos sitios que son un must, me encanta apreciar el arte en todas sus formas , sobre todo la musica, la naturaleza y explorar siempre lugares nuevos
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Hi, in a colombian girl following the dopamine and wanting to make a big step and become a traveler of a long trip without finish date. Im a pshycologist and filmmaker and my dream is to experience to be a digital nomad and make videos all around the world while also healing. I want to get to know people from different cultures and countrys and be able to have deep and meaningful conections. Also wanna have fun and as many new experiences as posible.
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Hello! I’m Monica. I live in Medellin, Colombia, a great spot for digital nomads or people who love travelling. I travel a lot to the UK since my fiancé is from England. I love cooking, dancing and learning languages.
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