Colombia’s New Hotspot: Medellin - Things to do & Tours (Exploring Colombia Ep.02)
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- In the second episode from Colombia I’m showing you the transformation of and the best things to do in Medellin as well as tours in & around the dynamic city
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After the days at the beach it was great to arrive in the hustling and bustling city of Medellin which as so much to offer. Things to do in Medellin range from free tours over parks and excursions to the transformed poorer neighborhoods to nightlife and tours to see the impressive panorama from El Penol.
From the city center to recommendable food places this video is meant to also help you find your way around and plan your stay in Medellin. All my tips can also be found on my website, this includes sights as well as restaurants and hotels in Medellin.
In the next episode we are going to explore the various sights in the capital Bogota where we also meet an old friend of ours from Hamburg.
Things to do in Medellin (Cololmbia) as shown in this episode:
Free Tour City Center
Comuna 13 tour
Moravia neighborhood
El Poblado
Penon de Guatape
Finca La Manuela
Guatape
Parque Arvi & Jardin Botanico
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Colombia, a country which many only know because of it’s violent past, has been on my list since I went to South America for my first long-term trip in 2012. 6 Years later and with 5 weeks to spend it was finally time to properly explore my country number 9 on the continent.
For the first part of the trip I’ll be traveling with my mate David to the historical city of Cartagena, some picturesque Carribean islands and to the city of Medellin where we get to learn about the violent past and the transformation of the country. After a few days in the capital Bogota I’ll be joined by my good friend Stefan to learn salsa and take on some outdoor adventures in Cali before heading up to Santa Marta where we checkout the most beautiful beaches, float down rivers and hike through the mountains.
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BackPacker Steve I stayed in Díez and Rango hostel as well.
Quieero ver el parque norte de Medellín
Grew up in the poor neighborhood...its nice to see that it has integrated...great video...
The best city in Colombia, the weather is great ,food is delicious and the best part it is the people, so friendly and nice!
Very safe city.
I Love ( mi medallo) medellin!
Lived in Medellín for 5 months and I cried so much seeing this video, how much I miss Medellín, the vibe, the environment, the weather, the Paisas. Voy a volver seguramente, un día!
Come on back. I did. I finally moved here.
@@CarltonsTravelAdventures I will ! one fine day !
Sounds great i want to go for a visit there heard lots of stories from friends...might gonna move there from canada..Is theres muslim community in medellin ?
I really did not see a lot of Muslims. Not saying there isn't a lot. Honestly I just don't know.
@@TrueWoo-bs1bl there is a small muslim community in MDE. Whereby the Imam indeed a Paisa himself. You will find some other muslim mostly from France, Africa and Colombian who converted to Islam. Also there's halal butcher and some halal restaurants @El Poblado. Overall, it was nice experience to live there.
I've watched many videos on Medellin and this was perhaps the best one I've seen so far.
Wow! That's flattering! :)
I totally agree with you
Colombia has to be one of the most diverse and contrasting countries in the world, amazing
Medellins is hands down one of the most pleasant cities I've visited in this hemisphere, beautiful women, friendly and hospitable people and amazing weather. I'm planning my next trip coming up in 2019, Medellin here I go again. Cheers!
In Colombia right now and I've visited these places. AMAZING!
I have been an expat in Medellin for over 3 years now. This video is excellent but as one might imagine, it only scratches the surface of this fascinating city. What many people don't realize is that it is only a 3 - 1/2 hour flight from Miami. There are also some easy flights from New Orleans, Houston and Phoenix. People ask me what is the best time of the year to visit. Well, weather wise it doesn't matter because it is like Springtime here year around. There are a couple of rainy months, but rarely does it rain for the entire day. For 10 days in late July and early August is the Feria de las Flores (The Flower Festival) and the city comes alive with music, street parties, parades and other great activities.
As a full-time travelling family we've seen a lot of different places all over the world. Medellin was one of our favourites, and probably the most beautiful city in South America. We just posted a video about all the great things to do with kids there. Love your recommendations too.
I stayed in la america neighborhood for my 2 month stay in medellin..i got really used to the city and lived in it almost like a local. Medellin was a great city and i am glad i went as it was my first time leaving ny country of Canada and my first vacation and i was alone and 17 years old when i left. I also celebrated my 18th birthday in medellin, i loved everything about that city from how convenient it was and beautiful to the lightning with no thunder in the sky during the night. It was great.
Medellin is one of the best cities in Colombia
Love it. I went there in November and it was unforgettable the people the places and the view it make one of my best destination from my Country. Guatape is beautiful and the view gorgeous. I will be go back there as many times as can. I love it.
not better than New York
Diego Ramos what does New York have to do with Medellín? I guess you’re bitter Medellín won the most innovative city award over New York. Still I’ve been to both cities and love both cities for different reasons
Creo que es la mejor y soy valluna
Felipe M Hahah yes!
My friend's dad was from Colombia and when I showed him this video he was so relieved to know that his homeland was great again
Sounds like your friend's dad is out of touch!
@@CapitanJusticia well, to be fair if he left Colombia before 2002, it is quite expectable that he is completely out of touch. I am from Colombia too and I left Colombia in 2011 so the country was already recovering by then. However, during my time living abroad, I have met people that left the country during the 80's and the 90's and, trust me, their vision of Colombia is completely out of place, they still think Colombia is the same as during the times of Pablo Escobar and they have the idea that the country has not changed or improved since the moment they left... I don't know, it is as if they think everything remains the same as when they left... quite sad they have that idea.
@@victorvera4844 These people need to get on the internet!
*Medellin the Best City of colombia*
Hermoso pais colombia soy de Mexico viva colombiaaaaaaa
De USA y que viva Colombia! Es un lugar muy bonito
Arriba Medallo y Cali Pachanguero lindo pais Colombiano soy de U.S.A Tejas!!!
Great video! Just got back from Medellin. I LOVE COLOMBIA! Highly recommend anyone visit if you're on the fence!
Colombia is beautiful...
So beautiful
So is Steve !!
If you’re interested in visiting towns near Medellin besides Guatape, here are some more:
1. El retiro
2. Ríonegro
3. San Antonio de Pereira
4. Santa Fe de Antioquia
5. Santa Elena (this is where parque arvi is and besides amazing views and ecological walks, there’s also an attraction called mundo aventura where you course obstacles on the trees)
I made a too 5 but Medellin’s and Antioquia’s beauty never stops
Rionegro is not a village. It’s a small city with MORE than 128,153 inhabitants. 🤦🏼♂️
@@Sapientiaa thanks for the correction :) i really didn’t know how to translate “pueblo” so i just worded it like that
@@tatianaaranzazu2887 It’s not a Pueblo. It’s a small city. Slightly larger than a typical town. Definitely not a village.
@@Sapientiaa definitely not a village! i’ll keep that noted and thanks for the info
Completely agree. Forget about comunas!
Just came back last week from a visit. As a 64 year old, I was equally impressed with this city. Beautiful hotels have the best prices in Colombia. Great restaurants, superb metro and cable cars, and an impressive story of transformation and growth. Residents are justly proud of what they’ve accomplished. Don’t go to the rock; weekend traffic was insane and not worth the effort.
I have a lot of friends in Australia from Colombia and they say it is hard to live there because it is quite poor. But this city looks so rich and vibrant to me. This looks like a great place to me. I wonder what it's like if you live there.
Great vid..I’m native of Medellin,such a beautiful city,thank you so much for sharing and show the world the positive side of Colombia..blessings.
I had no idea that Medellin was such a beautiful city. I'd love to go there some day. Very good video Back-Packer Steve. Hope to see you one day.
I'm going to Colombia in January, and this video helped me a lot... Definitely I'm going to Guatapé...
how did it go?
@@Ryan-ul7dy amazing! I spent 4 days in Medellin (went to Cartagena also), however… There were so many things to do that unfortunately I wasn’t able to go to Guatapé. Medellín is the most beautiful city I’ve been to so far, and its people are just kind, caring and joyful. Made a lot of friends there, definitely coming back after the pandemic.
The adventure continues. Thanks again for showing us this beautiful country and its people.
I’m colombian,I was born in Medellìn and I LOVE this video
Hermosa Medellín
kate’s life ❤️💕
I love Antioquia, because this departmet is beautiful and life quality is good, they work for the people. And help each other. Medellín city is very innovator, even small, look towards the future.😎😎❤️
Beautiful views of the mountains anywhere you go in the city
Great video! I did most of these activities in August 2018. What a wonderful trip. Loved my time in Medellin.
Statistically Medellín was the most dangerous city in the world in 1989. However, since the year 1997 it is not even among the 50 most dangerous cities in the world, several of them are in the United States, so the fear is over, there are many the foreigners who already tried it ... The biggest risk in Colombia is that you want to stay, for the friendly people, and the pleasant atmosphere
Nobody asked? Yes medellin was dangerous because of the police fighting pablo escobar. Then it dropped to almost none. There still are cocaine dealers, but its not as dangerous as escobar.
Actually USA has more dangerous cities than Colombia.
Hi Steve , I think this is one of the best videos I ever watched about medellin, congrats and keep on doing a nice job. Can't wait for your next video.
Nice video - I'm considering retirement in Medellin
This is so beautiful
Thanks for sharing with us your wonderful experience
Great job on the video, Amazing shots and editing! thank you for showing Colombia's beauty
Mujeres hermosisimas ciudad bella y ordenada el clima mas perfecto me atrevería a decir que es el mejor clima del mundo por eso se le dice la ciudad de la eterna primavera gente amable mejor dicho medellin es una joya no duden en visitarla les encantara por cierto en Colombia estan las mujeres mas bellas del mundo así que donde quiera que vayan estarán felices 😉
Ein sehr gelungenes Video! Man sieht das du dir sehr viel Mühe gibst für die bearbeitung, die sich wirklich auszahlt. Weiter so!
Grüsse aus Medellin.
Hi Sam, wohnst du in Medellin nun? Ich bin auch aus schweiz, moechte gerne Medellin besichtigen. Wuerde gerne dich kennen lernen. Gruss, ilja
Hi Ilja, Ja genau ich wohne in Medellin. Lass mich wissen wann du kommst. web.facebook.com/samfromaway
Mi país es hermoso...con gente genial...y con gente mala como en todo lugar...Gracias por mostrarlo...
Great video! I am on my way to Colombia in March 2020!
Loved Medellin!! Waiting on your next video! :-)
Loved my time there definitely want to go again
😻😻Thank you so much for showing the beautiful side of my amazing country I’m Paisa Latina and proud ❤️🤗😇🙏🥰
Thanks a lot Steve on your Informative videos..you're making me "fall" for Colombia! =) All the best on your future trips!
Medellin la ciudad de mis amores. Extraño a Medellín. I miss you medellin
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I think i was your 49k sub!!! After watching the first video i had to! Watching your series now looking great so far. I am going colombia in march so this is perfect for me. Thanks!
Awesome! Thanks for following along - I hope it helps you planning your trip :)
Medellín represents change, transformation. Its warm and friendly people.
I think Medellín is a big and it's also beautiful.
Great edit mate! - changed my perception of Medellin
La ciudad mas linda de Colombia su gentetan solidaria y alegre sus paisajes el metro el tranvia los paisas tan acogedores y exagerados Jajajaja hermosos los amo👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you for showing the beautiful side of Colombia. Is so refreshing for us Colombians to see vibes like this :) 👌
Guatape looks awesome antioquia is beautiful
I just find this video and I love the way you speak so clear and respectfull. I love it
I love watching this kind of video. It's like I am also visited the place LOL... I hope someday i can visit this place, thanks for sharing bro..
best video I've seen on Medellin
I love this city...
Thanks Guys for visiting my beautiful city of Medellin, Colombia 🇨🇴
Greetings from USA 🇺🇲 🙏 🇨🇴
Melo
Desde que parte de EEUU?
Its now a song title by Madonna x Maluma! We should visit this city!
You did a much better job than the New York Times in showing what Medellin has to offer.
Is Medellin better to visit than Cali?
I love Colombia
Excellent video! I am very excited to visit this country! Thank you !! :)
Awesome video. Keep It up bro. A hug from London.
that view is phenomenal 08:20
I thank you my friend for showing this city of Colombia , is the best city love et
Love your videos man! really like how you show the places as well as the history...I would love to visit colombia/ecuador so keep these videos comin!
Very well put together video! Great information and very interesting! Thank you!!! Saludos desde Praga.
Have you visited the new Parques del rio?
Great video, thanks! This will definitely be my top of things to do in my upcoming visit to Medellín.
I’m planning to go Colombia this year in July and this is definitely the place I’ll be visiting!! Can I ask you how much did you roughly spend for this trip?
Also I’ll be travelling by myself, is it safe to go solo?
Thanks dude. Greetings from Medellín. Volvé pues!
Appreciate the fact that you didn’t glorify what Pablo did like a lot of ignorant people do.
referring to him is to glory him
soflo23 beep You don’t think glorifying the killing of hundreds if not thousands of innocent people is ignorant? You’re the type of person I was talking about.
Great video....thank you looking forward to visiting everything u posted!!!
Hello friend, amazing! Content that entertains and motivates many people, Your passion and emotions will show up in your content, Please keep uploading good videos. Many people will be happy to see your
Such a nice video mate. I'm from Medellín and when I watch this kind of videos I always end up kind of annoyed because some foreigners just go there to see and show in their videos Pablo Escobar's spots and Medellín is more than that. I really appreciate the clarification that you made. Pablo Escobar wasn't a nice episode of our history. (The name of the rock is Piedra del peñol).
Brother i love medellin and colombia its a beautiful country and i wish all colombians the best for their country.I am glad medellin is getting so advanced it really is the city of eternal spring.VIVA COLOMBIA
I agree, beautiful Museo El Castillo with valuable furnishings and paintings inside, Parque Explora, the aquarium with interesting species from the rivers of Colombia and south America, a trip to Tequendamita falls close by, el Pueblito Paisa, are better than exposing the tourist to Pablo Escobar's biography or a trip to the poor sections of the city. unfortunately, these american tour guides do it all the time. When it comes to tourism in Medellin my interests are different
thank for this wonderful video, can wait to visit.
oli guapos gracias por visitar mi pais y mi tierrita Medellín saludos BABY
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🙏🏽🇨🇴viva Colombia nice videos you are every where en spanish we say tu ta potolao or tu estas por todo lado nice bro keep the good work up💪🏽🙏🏽👍🏾
Nice video of Medellín, you konow more of the city that many of it s own inhabitants.
As a native Colombian, who never had the chance to live in the country, I thank you for making this video. It makes me so proud. 🤗
Very good job....) enjoyed this video. Looking forward to more of your work.
Amazing video! Thanks for making this 🙏🏼
HERMOSO COLOMBIA.
My best friend moved there from 2 years i am missing him so much ps he lived in vienna with me
Fantastic trip!!!
Lovely Video , I love Colombia
I'm Puertorican and we have beautiful women & 5 Miss Universe winners but man Colombian women are gorgeous and Medellin has the most I've going to Colombia due to my work for the last 12 yrs and have travel the whole country and it has very nice places to go.
please live my country alone..
@@colombianflag717 obviously your knowledge about the impact on the local economy benefiting your country is zero to none, go and call the Colombia Minister of Economy or Treasury and tell him ( or her) that you want foreigners to keep your country alone and don't go there and spend their money, they're are going to laugh at your stupidity & moronic stand.
@@colombianflag717 I don't understand why you are telling him to leave (Not live) Colombia alone. He is saying positive things about it.
@@colombianflag717 Usted es un pendejo!
Glad you enjoy visiting Colombia! You are always welcome!
Thanks for a very good video. Very well done.
Well done brother! Good video, from a fellow Gringo Steve :)
Excellent video
Hi. Congratulations on your video! Pretty diverse. Hope you truly enjoyed it.
In all countries exist beautiful views
Wonderful video, thanks for the tour!
Thanks for sharing this video 👍🏼👍🏼
This guys videos are so specific a d informative and not boring.
Thanks Steve.
I'll be flying out here for the first time to meet my girlfriend soon.
Hi, I love watching your vids and it's so informative. Just a suggestion, the music clips are louder than the video/voice audio so when hearing with Ear/headphones it's kinda painful. I have to put the volume down when the music plays which is kind of annoying.
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Keep up the hard work :)
oh..I'm so sorry. Need to lower the Volume for those parts in the future (i guess I need to have a final run on the sound design with my headphones on, too!). thx for the valuable feedback!
Good job, BP Steve!
I love it!
Thanks .
¡Muy buen video! 😍
Naguib Lambis hola amor tienes razón
i have family in Medellin but wouldn't mind staying in that hotel whats it called from UK
Hotel Diez..i want to go there, it beautiful!
Dude,this is cool 🙂🙂🙂🙂
Love your videos!!
So cool we have the same tipe of videos! 💜😎
The best city in the world
Lol no one ever go to the nicest zones
llanogrande, el poblado, el tesoro, via las palmas ....
there is a lot that u can do in medellin and the nightlife it's amazing
I feel sorry for those american tourists spending money and time to see the worst of Medellin, learning about a criminal who destroyed the reputation of that city and Colombia.