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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Colombia is my favorite country in the world, and I've been to lots of places. I've mostly been to Medellin and Cartagena- loved them both. It's safe![/quote]

Been going to Colombia for 25 years and love it! It's quite tame compared to what it used to be, which is both good and bad.  OP, Medellin has about the same crime rate as DC. The biggest threat to tourists is getting run over by maniac drivers. The other issue is dumb Americans not complying during strong armed robberies. Cell phone theft/robbery is a big thing, but don't let that disuade you. The state dept warnings are a joke...basically fiction.

If you prefer the beach, get an AirBnB in Laguito and take a taxi (flag down or InDriver app) to El Centro at night. Vendors at the beach can be annoying. Places like Wala Beach Club are worth checking out if the vendors bother you. Go to the marina and take a boat ride to playa blanca and/or Rosario islands. Those beaches are MUCH better than the beaches in Laguito or Bocagrande.

I prefer Medellin and it's much more of a liveable city than Cartagena. The best place to stay is in the Laureles neghborhood near Primer Parque or Segundo Parque. There are tons of great restaurants, bars, cafes, etc within walking distance. Most tourists and expats stay in Poblado but you are isolated and it's not walkable because it's so hilly. There are quite a few day trips you can take just outside of Medellin.

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