Medellín in 3 Days: Beyond the Tourist Trail 🇨🇴

👀 Itinerary with Real Talk Day 1: Northwest (Classic Route) 📍 Comuna 13 – From violent past to vibrant street art hub. 📍 Cable Car Line J – Glide over hillside neighborhoods. 📍 National Palace Mall – Historic courthouse turned shopping center. 📍 Palace of Culture – Free rotating exhibits. 📍 Plaza Botero – Iconic "chubby" sculptures. 📍 Museum of Antioquia – Must-see for art lovers. ⚠️ Skip these: Catedral Metropolitana (sketchy area with aggressive unhoused people). Plaza Minorista market (unsafe for tourists). Cable car at night? Stick to Line J for safety. Day 2: Southeast (Offbeat Route) 📍 Montesacro Cemetery – Pablo Escobar’s gravesite. 📍 Monasterio Santa Gertrudis – His self-built "prison." 📍 El Poblado – Trendy cafés/dining. 📍 Modern Art Museum – Rooftop sunset views. Day 3: Guatapé (Essential Day Trip) Climb El Peñol Rock (740 steps!). Stroll the colorful zócalos (3D house murals). 🍽️ Food Recs Mondongo’s: Worth the hype (try sancocho soup). Bandeja Paisa: Hearty meat platter. Ice Cream: Skip Amor-Acuya—Crepes & Waffles wins! 🏠 Where to Stay Laureles (local vibe) or Poblado (upscale). My pick: Laureles—cheaper, authentic, hot showers! 💡 Pro Tips Safety: Avoid alleys in Comuna 13; wild dogs/drug users lurk. Transport: Use Uber/Cabify—cheaper than taxis. #Medellin #ColombiaTravel #DarkTourism