Solo Female Travel in Medellín

Solo travel experience

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 can’t wait to go back again!

Solo travel experience

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 distances (to the bus station etc.) and people were very friendly.

Group travel experience

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 experience

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 experience

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 experience

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.

Solo travel experience

I was there alone at the end of July last year. Everyone was very nice and I didn't have any problems. I don't speak Spanish, which made ordering food a bit difficult for me. I loved Medellin and I definitely didn't want to leave.

Solo travel experience

I traveled alone to Medellin and ultimately stayed there for 6 months. I loved every moment spent there. I used the metro, even at night, didn't live in touristy areas, used Uber, and partied alone. I never felt unsafe, but I met people who had bad experiences.

Solo travel experience

I felt good. Some neighborhoods are "walkable," but overall, the city is not very "walkable" due to the huge highways that cross it, most people use the subway or Uber. Keeping in mind the usual caution that I practice when travelling, I used the phone and also walked around a lot on my own.

Solo travel experience

Visit Communa 13 - Use the Metrocable to see the whole city - If you have time, go for a one-day trip to Guatape! Check out the rock in Guatape!

I live in Medellin. I definitely recommend doing the following things: a free walk around the city center, Comuna 13, a one-day trip to Guatape, a cable car metro ride to Parque Arvi, participating in an exotic fruit tour, and dining out in Provenza. These are the basics that I recommend!