Medellin is largely considered to be one of the safest places in Colombia for independent, solo travelers—especially if you keep to the citys well-populated areas.

Is it safe for Americans to travel to Medellin Colombia?

Yes, Medellin is safe for tourists as long as they stick to the rules and respect the culture. Being aware of your surroundings is a must in Medellin, no matter where you are.

Is Medellin still dangerous?

Medellin has been rated as one of the most dangerous cities in the world, but no longer. Crime in Medellin has shifted with homicide rates going through peaks and troughs in the last decade, though lower than before. Today, Medellin is no longer home to the same drug barons that it once housed.

Do people speak English in Medellín?

Luckily enough, the glitzier, partayier areas of Colombia´s two largest cities also happen to speak the most English. The closer you get to Zona T in Bogotá or Parque Lleras in Medellín, the more English you´ll find spoken.

Is Medellín safer than New Orleans?

Medellins crime rates are low Yes, Medellin was once infamously dangerous — it was even once known as the most dangerous city in the world! In fact, Medellins 82% decline in violent crime means that the city is now safer than New Orleans.

Is Medellin better than Cartagena?

Medellín ranked much higher than Cartagena in a recent survey of 12,548 in Colombia in terms of citizens feeling safe in their barrio and city. In this study (slide 41) citizens felt the safest in their barrio in Medellín with 75 percent of respondents feeling safe.

Do they speak English in Medellin?

Luckily enough, the glitzier, partayier areas of Colombia´s two largest cities also happen to speak the most English. The closer you get to Zona T in Bogotá or Parque Lleras in Medellín, the more English you´ll find spoken.

Which is better Cartagena or Medellín?

Medellín wins here. Medellín is a much bigger city with a metro population of over 3.7 million so it obviously has many more restaurant and nightlife options. In comparison, Cartagena has a metro population of over 1.2 million. Medellín has many more restaurant options, many of which have been covered on this website.