Medellín Travel Guide: From Infamous to Inspiring 🌈

Once notorious as the hometown of Pablo Escobar (immortalized in Netflix's Narcos 👑🔫), Medellín has transformed into "La Ciudad de la Eterna Primavera" - the City of Eternal Spring 🌸. Nestled in mountains ⛰️, its perfect climate makes flying ✈️ the ideal arrival option. Must-Visit Spots: Comuna 13 🎨 Once a dangerous slum, now the birthplace of reggaeton 🎶 and street art. While commercialized, its vibrant energy remains. Guatapé 🌈 Climb the 750-step La Piedra del Peñol monolith 🧗♂️ Explore the photogenic colorful town (great souvenir deals vs Bogotá) Pro Tip: Book a $30 TripAdvisor tour including lunch & transport 🚌 Metrocable San Javier 🚡 Part of Medellín's innovative public transport. Ride using a regular metro card (avoid rush hours 🕗). Each cabin fits 10 (8 seated). Why We Loved It: 💖 Affordable 💰 (cheaper than Cartagena) Safe 🛡️ in tourist areas like El Poblado (visible policing works) Friendly locals 🤝 who'll walk you to destinations Transparent taxi pricing 🚖 (airport rates are regulated) Pablo Escobar Tour 🕵️♂️ We booked an English-speaking guide ($60pp) covering: ✓ His prison ⛓️ ✓ Final hideout 🏚️ ✓ Gravesite ⚰️ ✓ Comuna 13 (with hotel pickup) Hotel Pick: 23 Hotel 🏨 Location: Heart of El Poblado's nightlife 🍸 Perk: Staff packed us breakfast 🥪 when we missed theirs! Note: Compact but stylish rooms Medellín blends modern energy with mountain charm - our Colombian highlight! ✨ #MedellinGuide #ColombiaTravel #NarcosTour #SouthAmerica #OffTheBeatenPath