🇨🇴 Medellín Travel Guide: From Infamy to Eternal Spring

Once infamous as the heart of Pablo Escobar's drug empire (Netflix’s Narcos 📺), Medellín now shines as the "City of Eternal Spring" 🌸—where mountain breezes, street art, and innovation collide. ✨ Must-Do Experiences 1️⃣ Comuna 13 From violent slum to hip-hop hub 🎤—now bustling with shops and murals. 2️⃣ Guatapé & El Peñol Rock Climb 750 steps for 360° lake views 🏞️. Pro tip: Book a tour (~$30, lunch included). 3️⃣ San Javier Cable Car 🚡 Part of the city’s public transport! Avoid rush hour—opt for standing tickets (better views!). 💰 Budget & Safety Cheaper than Cartagena 🛍️. El Poblado (tourist zone): Safe day and night—locals now use phones on streets 📱. Taxis: Airport rates are fixed (no scams!). 🏨 Hotel Pick 23 Hotel (El Poblado) Cozy rooms + legendary staff (they packed us breakfast to-go! 🥪). Steps from bars and cafes. 🔥 Dark Tourism Option Pablo Escobar Tour: Visit his prison, grave, and final moments (DM me for guide recs). #Medellin #ColombiaTravel #HiddenGems