Is Medellín Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Family travel

Had a beautiful time in Medellin! Mind you if you’re coming from the states, $1 is about $4000 colombian pesos so money does go far! Stayed in a Marriott hotel in Sabaneta. So many different things to do, enjoyed my special bonding time with my little family. Definitely recommend!

Solo travel

Medellin was absolutely beautiful! From the people, to the food, to all of the incredible and inexpensive experiences you can have. I stayed for 6 days at an airbnb in Poblado. Beautiful condo near everything and I walked everywhere. Including the Metro station which is safe and super organized. My biggest advice is to leave your jewelry and expensive stuff at home. Be humble, respectful, polite, and tip every service worker who takes care of you 2000-5000 COP is the norm. Place I would...

Solo travel

I had a wonderful time in this city! I did the free City Tour which helped introduce me to a couple of people and we all had dinner together that night. I walked around a ton on my own and felt very safe. The food and people were all absolutely wonderful

Solo travel

I was a bit nervous traveling to Medellin by myself after reading about the safety issues. I have to say that I stayed for a month and didn’t have any issues but I was very careful and listened to the advice I received. I’m a big walker and I did feel frustrated that I couldn’t really walk around at night even in the safe neighborhoods. That was my biggest pet peeve. The other was the food is not great, especially for vegans. But other than that I think it’s a great city. I would definitely go...

Solo travel

I go to Colombia every year and fall in love with the country every time. Colombia is literally my second home away from home where I live. I feel super safe in Colombia, the people are very sweet and welcoming, food is amazing, and definitely cheap. This was my second year and it was nice to explore and come back as a solo traveler. Lots of beautiful things to see and do and great to book through the airbnb app for things to do. You can also Uber around and take a taxi which is also cheap. I...

Solo travel

I loved Medellín. I stayed within walking distance from the metro station in El Poblado, which was nice. It's not the most interesting neighborhood, but I could take a solitary walk in the evenings. The downtown was fine during the day (lots to see), but I was advised to leave when the office workers started heading home. Guatapé is worth one or two days. The graffiti tour was great, and I loved taking the cable car to Parque Arvi. Language was not a problem, Uber was great for shorter...

Group travel

I went to Medellin on a group tour and had the best time there. We took the Comuna 13 Tour, went to Guatepe, visited lots of restaurants and bars in El Poblado, participated in a bicycle food tour (Medellin has great bike paths and this was probably one of the highlights) and visited a restaurant at a viewpoint to see the city at night. I stayed at Click Clack and really enjoyed it there.

Solo travel

I adored Medellin and spent about a week there during my two-month solo journey through Colombia. Here are my favorite things: 1. The free city walk was incredible. It was very emotional. Medellin has an incredibly complicated recent history and it's amazing what the city and its residents have gone through and what they have done to make it what it is today. 2. The tour of exotic fruits. 3. Spending a day riding the cable car and walking around the neighborhoods. 4. Visiting Comuna 13.

Solo travel

I think that as a tourist/solo traveler, the best way to explore Medellin is by walking tours. I've done such tours in the city center and Comuna 13 and felt safe and confident, walking with a group and a local guide. I probably wouldn’t go there myself, as it’s easy to turn down a wrong street, and downtown Medellin is a perfect place for pickpockets.

Solo travel

I stayed in Poblado, a neighborhood with many other travelers. I booked a walking tour of the city center and Comuna 13 through my hostel. I learned a lot about the city and met other travelers. I was outside after dark in Poblado every night and I felt safe.

It depends on the places you visit, try not to wear really expensive things in downtown or showing of your wealth, be modest and you’ll be good. People in general is really kind and will help you with anything you need

Medellín is like any big city; it's best to be cautious, avoid very deserted streets, especially at night, and not to take out your cellphone just anywhere. But in general, if you are careful, you should have a good stay. The city center has nightlife in certain areas, good bars, theaters, among others. However, there is a large homeless population and some places can become very empty and dark at night, so I recommend if you go downtown at night it's better to order an Uber or something like...

Lots of scandals with scopolamine. Better to always be careful. People might look really friendly but sometimes it is a strategy so they can steal. Not always, but better to be careful. Not recommended to walk alone on the street during the evening - night. Always share location with someone you know while driving a taxi.

It is an intense, lively, and contrasting city. There are very safe, modern, and quiet areas (where you can walk relaxed, use your phone, and go about your normal life) and others where you do need to be alert, especially at night or if you're not familiar with the context. Insecurity exists, as in most large Latin American cities, and it tends to be more related to opportunistic thefts than to direct violence against tourists. The key here is not fear, it's situational awareness: knowing where...

very safe but be precautious for petty crime.. any city can be unsafe in certain areas .. but don’t let it stop you from enjoying yourself to the fullest. You use your intution & gut instinct you’ll be fine

You have to be careful with the homeless people, because sometimes they get angry if you don’t give them coins or something! Try to avoid the downtown at night such as parque berrio or el Hueco! :)))))