Medellin is Colombia's second largest and most prosperous city with a population of over two million. In the past Medellin was
known only as the home of Pablo Escobar, the worlds most notorious drug dealer and for its high rate of murders and
kidnappings. However Medellin is now one of the safest cities in Colombia and more and more tourists are discovering its
delights. The people of Medellin, known in Colombia as 'paisas' are among friendliest in the country, the climate is also almost
perfect with the daily high at 30 and low at around 20. The temperature hardly varies during the year due to Medellin's altitude of
1600 metres and its closeness to the Equator. Several years ago Medellin got less than a handful of tourists a week. Now at any
one time there are over 200 backpackers in the city. Most end up staying a lot longer than they had intended. I'm still here after
six years. Doh!
known only as the home of Pablo Escobar, the worlds most notorious drug dealer and for its high rate of murders and
kidnappings. However Medellin is now one of the safest cities in Colombia and more and more tourists are discovering its
delights. The people of Medellin, known in Colombia as 'paisas' are among friendliest in the country, the climate is also almost
perfect with the daily high at 30 and low at around 20. The temperature hardly varies during the year due to Medellin's altitude of
1600 metres and its closeness to the Equator. Several years ago Medellin got less than a handful of tourists a week. Now at any
one time there are over 200 backpackers in the city. Most end up staying a lot longer than they had intended. I'm still here after
six years. Doh!
go paragliding
| Medellin is home of the famous sculptor, Fernando Botero |
| ride the metro cable car... its free!! |
| visit the biggest water park in south america |
| take a day trip to this beautiful lake area |
| Medellin, city of eternal spring! |
the historical town of Santa Fe
de Antioquia is only 1 hour away
de Antioquia is only 1 hour away
| Rio Claro, a spectacular river canyon is only three hours away |
| Montes Claros, hideaway hotel in the hills |
| visit Pablo Escobar's gravesite |
| at Christmas the river is lit up with lights |
join us at the Black Sheep
for the big Sunday BBQ
for the big Sunday BBQ
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the swimming pools of
San Jeronimo
San Jeronimo
the Botanic Gardens (free entry)