Medellin, Colombia Part 1

Medellin, Colombia

 

60-second confidence challenge: 

 

The confidence challenge is to meet someone new today. You might stop by the mailbox to say "hi," or visit a park where people are less in a hurry. Start a conversation with someone new today. If you like, then get their name and phone number and give them a call.

 

If you like today's Confidence Challenge, Chapters of my book dive deeper  into how to build confidence using it—link in description." 

 

See Book A for addressing the challenge of meeting new people

Find it on our website at https://www.5stepstosolotravel.com/ or on Amazon. It's a several-part series.

 

Destination Deep‑Dive

 

Today's special destination is Medellin, Colombia, part 1 of 2

Let's start by discussing the history and some ideas on what to see. Part 2 will focus on what else you can experience.

 

We've all heard stories about drug trafficking in Medellín, in Colombia. I've found that the homicide rate has dropped from 1991, when it was around 400 per 100,000, to 15 in 2022. That's even below the average for Colombia, which is 23 per 100,000. Crime has decreased by 80% since 1991, and poverty has dropped by over 96%, indicating significant improvements in social and safety conditions.

 

Medellín is considered safe for tourists. Police are present in popular areas. That said, petty crime—including pickpocketing, armed robberies, and drugging-related scams—still occurs, especially targeting visitors to Medellin Tours.

Look for places like El Poblado, Laureles, and Envigado—great for planning your visit! That's what I did.

 

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Current Safety Landscape

• Medellín is generally seen as safe and welcoming for tourists, with a noticeable increase in police presence in popular areas.

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Stay away from drugs, dating, and risky situations.. Serious incidents and tourism-related risks have occurred.

• In recent years, there has been a disturbing rise in violent crimes against tourists, notably involving drug-facilitated robberies or worse, often after meetings via dating apps. Some American tourists were killed after being drugged. 

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• There's also an uptick in sex trafficking and exploitation, particularly affecting local women and migrants.

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While Medellín is much safer than it once was, you should remain vigilant—especially in nightlife areas and when meeting strangers through apps.

Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour

I took a day to explore Comuna 13. It's known for street art. I'd recommend you take this powerful cultural experience that highlights Medellín's rebirth through street art.

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