Is Medellín Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Medellín is generally considered safe for female travelers. The city has seen a dramatic decrease in crime rates in recent years, and the local government has taken steps to make the city safer for visitors. Women should still take the same precautions they would in any other city, such as avoiding walking alone at night and being aware of their surroundings. Additionally, it is recommended to dress modestly and to avoid carrying large amounts of cash. With these precautions in mind, female travelers should have a safe and enjoyable experience in Medellín.

Experiences from Medellín

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 17 experiences

Rating summary

Things to do

4.9/5

Safety

4.6/5

Food

4.9/5

Budget-friendly

3.8/5

Group travel experience

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, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
favorite_border 0
mode_comment 0

Solo 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, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
favorite_border 0
mode_comment 0

Solo 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, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 4/5
favorite_border 0
mode_comment 0

Solo 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, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 4/5
favorite_border 0
mode_comment 0

Solo 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, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
favorite_border 0
mode_comment 0

Solo 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, 2021
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 4/5
favorite_border 53
mode_comment 0

Solo 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, 2022
Things to do: 3/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 4/5
favorite_border 51
mode_comment 0

Solo 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, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
favorite_border 71
mode_comment 0

Solo 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, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
favorite_border 69
mode_comment 0

Solo 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.

Posted: November 12, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
favorite_border 54
mode_comment 0

Get the Travel Ladies App

Meet up with nearby women, find travel buddies, share experiences, discuss travel plans and stay with local women through couch surfing.
Download from App StoreDownload from Google Play
Get the Travel Ladies App

Meet ups in Medellín

Daniela

Daniela

Speaking

About Me

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

Countries I’ve Visited

🇨🇱 Chile, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇵🇪 Peru, 🇵🇦 Panama, 🇻🇪 Venezuela

mode_comment 0
Mariel

Mariel

Speaking

About Me

I m a senior lady i travel to AMÉRICA I LVE TO KNOW PEOPLE AND TO SHARE EXPERIENCES ABOUT

Countries I’ve Visited

🇵🇦 Panama, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇺🇸 United States

mode_comment 0
Wendy

Wendy

Speaking

About Me

Soy risueña, alegre y me gustan un montón los colores!

Countries I’ve Visited

🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇨🇼 Curacao, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇰🇪 Kenya, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇻🇪 Venezuela, 🇦🇼 Aruba, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇵🇦 Panama

mode_comment 0

Stay with locals in Medellín

Mariel

Mariel

Speaking

You can stay for:

6 days

I can host:

1 guest

About me

I m a senior lady i travel to AMÉRICA I LVE TO KNOW PEOPLE AND TO SHARE EXPERIENCES ABOUT

Countries I’ve Visited

🇵🇦 Panama, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇺🇸 United States

mode_comment 0
Manu

Manu

Speaking

You can stay for:

2 days

I can host:

1 guest

About me

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.

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇸 Bahamas, 🇧🇴 Bolivia, 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇨🇱 Chile, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇨🇺 Cuba, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇪🇨 Ecuador, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇵🇦 Panama, 🇵🇪 Peru, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇾 Uruguay, 🇻🇦 Vatican City

mode_comment 0
Monica

Monica

Speaking

You can stay for:

7 days

I can host:

1 guest

About me

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.

Countries I’ve Visited

🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇨🇱 Chile, 🇪🇨 Ecuador, 🇫🇷 France, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇦🇷 Argentina

mode_comment 0
Lyne

Lyne

You can stay for:

1 day

I can host:

1 guest

About me

Hello, I'm Lyne and I live in Medellín,

Countries I’ve Visited

🇨🇷 Costa Rica, 🇵🇦 Panama, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇭🇹 Haiti, 🇺🇸 United States

mode_comment 0
Carolina

Carolina

Speaking

You can stay for:

2 days

I can host:

1 guest

About me

Hi I am a good person 😂

Countries I’ve Visited

🇨🇴 Colombia

mode_comment 0

Explore safety in Colombia

Articles