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!
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 ?
@@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.
@@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.
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.
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
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!
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!
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.😎😎❤️
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.
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.
@@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.
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 😉
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👏👏👏👏👏
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!
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.
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
Hi! Really enjoyed the video! PS Would you be able to post the music you used for it? (not going to use it anywhere - just really like it for my own use). Thanks
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
Im not colombian, neither south american, or latino. Im european. And i can 100% tell you that the city is kind of safe. If you dont visit the slums you wont die. The rest is as safe as your bedroom.
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.
@@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.
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. . 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!
Find my related Colombia travel guide with many more tips & recommendations here: www.back-packer.org/backpacking-colombia-tips/
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...
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.
Colombia has to be one of the most diverse and contrasting countries in the world, amazing
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 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!
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
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!
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!
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!!!
Colombia is beautiful...
So beautiful
So is Steve !!
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 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.
*Medellin the Best City of colombia*
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.
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.
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!
Great video! Just got back from Medellin. I LOVE COLOMBIA! Highly recommend anyone visit if you're on the fence!
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.
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 colombian,I was born in Medellìn and I LOVE this video
Hermosa Medellín
kate’s life ❤️💕
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.
The adventure continues. Thanks again for showing us this beautiful country and its people.
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.😎😎❤️
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.
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.
Great job on the video, Amazing shots and editing! thank you for showing Colombia's beauty
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.
Mi país es hermoso...con gente genial...y con gente mala como en todo lugar...Gracias por mostrarlo...
This is so beautiful
Thanks for sharing with us your wonderful experience
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 😉
Thanks Guys for visiting my beautiful city of Medellin, Colombia 🇨🇴
Greetings from USA 🇺🇲 🙏 🇨🇴
Melo
Desde que parte de EEUU?
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👏👏👏👏👏
Great video! I am on my way to Colombia in March 2020!
Great edit mate! - changed my perception of Medellin
Loved my time there definitely want to go again
Medellín represents change, transformation. Its warm and friendly people.
Loved Medellin!! Waiting on your next video! :-)
Medellin la ciudad de mis amores. Extraño a Medellín. I miss you medellin
do you agree with the differences here ? - ruclips.net/video/oolBwCw6Ymc/видео.html
Thanks a lot Steve on your Informative videos..you're making me "fall" for Colombia! =) All the best on your future trips!
Awesome video. Keep It up bro. A hug from London.
😻😻Thank you so much for showing the beautiful side of my amazing country I’m Paisa Latina and proud ❤️🤗😇🙏🥰
best video I've seen on Medellin
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..
Have you visited the new Parques del rio?
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
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 :)
I thank you my friend for showing this city of Colombia , is the best city love et
You did a much better job than the New York Times in showing what Medellin has to offer.
that view is phenomenal 08:20
Amazing video. Did you have to take permission from authorities to fly a drone? I'm going there next week. So would love to know the process
how did you find medellin? cool?
I love this city...
Great video, thanks! This will definitely be my top of things to do in my upcoming visit to Medellín.
I think Medellín is a big and it's also beautiful.
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. 🤗
Great video....thank you looking forward to visiting everything u posted!!!
Very good job....) enjoyed this video. Looking forward to more of your work.
Very well put together video! Great information and very interesting! Thank you!!! Saludos desde Praga.
Excellent video! I am very excited to visit this country! Thank you !! :)
My best friend moved there from 2 years i am missing him so much ps he lived in vienna with me
Thanks dude. Greetings from Medellín. Volvé pues!
Amazing video! Thanks for making this 🙏🏼
oli guapos gracias por visitar mi pais y mi tierrita Medellín saludos BABY
❤🌻⭐
Great video. What tour company did you use to visit Guatape?
Hi did you book Guatape tour with Finca La Manuela tour together or separate? if so Where Please?
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.
Its now a song title by Madonna x Maluma! We should visit this city!
HERMOSO COLOMBIA.
Nice video of Medellín, you konow more of the city that many of it s own inhabitants.
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!
thank for this wonderful video, can wait to visit.
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
Nice video - I'm considering retirement in Medellin
Hi. Congratulations on your video! Pretty diverse. Hope you truly enjoyed it.
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
🙏🏽🇨🇴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💪🏽🙏🏽👍🏾
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!
Thanks for a very good video. Very well done.
I love Colombia
Excellent video
Hi! Really enjoyed the video! PS Would you be able to post the music you used for it? (not going to use it anywhere - just really like it for my own use). Thanks
I just find this video and I love the way you speak so clear and respectfull. I love it
Thanks for sharing this video 👍🏼👍🏼
¡Muy buen video! 😍
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
Fantastic trip!!!
How much Euro should you plan for Colombia bagbacking for 2-3 weeks
Lovely Video , I love Colombia
In all countries exist beautiful views
Good job, BP Steve!
How's the overall safety? I'm planning to visit there!
Im not colombian, neither south american, or latino. Im european. And i can 100% tell you that the city is kind of safe. If you dont visit the slums you wont die. The rest is as safe as your bedroom.
Wonderful video, thanks for the tour!
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!
Nice video... Very informative... 👍👍
Wowww Great Vid 👋👋👋👋
Thank You , Champion 💪💪💪
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!
I love it!
Thanks .
Well done brother! Good video, from a fellow Gringo Steve :)
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.