For tourism I would avoid it for now. I live and work in Bogotá. The biggest issues right now are half the population is not working, and much of the transportation network is out of service.
A year and a half ago - I wrote here - that the closure of the country - the impoverished - have nothing to loose now - they are poor - hungry - worried - things reversed 10 years backwards and the local young know this - recognize this - compared to other thriving Latin American country’s that didn’t close
I live in the south of Colombia (10 hours away from Cali). We are experiencing food shortages especially sugar, rice and wheat. Most stores are closed because they have nothing to sell. This area is blocked and there is no public transportation. This region has many dairy cows and is considered the "Switzerland of Colombia" so the dairy farmers can't sell their milk to the national producers. They are making cheese and yogurt and selling their milk in plastic soda bottles for $800 pesos/liter - they are desperate and call my house every day to sell their milk. Public schools have been closed for weeks. Gasoline is usually not available and if a truck can get through, there are long lines. Also, propane tanks have run out and people are cooking with wood to survive. You both seem like nice people, but you are not Colombian and you have a business that depends on foreigners. I would not advise anyone to come to Colombia right now. Colombians are going through a catharsis so they are mentally and psychologically in pain - that is not a good time to visit anyone. White shirts represent Uribismo, which is the wealthy elite ruling class that is responsible for paramilitary (paracos) in Colombia under Alvaro Uribe and who is directing current president Ivan Duque and his repressive administration. Most Colombians are protesting against the white shirts because they have nothing to lose and have shut the country down for over a month thanks in part to the courageous Indigenous populations who are bravely blocking the roads because it is their only method to fight against the National government. President Duque is sending 3x more military to Calí and has a tone of voice that he will escalate violence instead of listening to his country and the international community has condemned his administration's use of violence. International Human Rights Groups are demanding President Duque step down as president. Even the USA White House rejected a meeting with the Colombian vice president (she did meet with the Secretary of State in Washington) as a form of political protest to their repressive strategy towards the Colombian people. Please wait to visit Colombia when all this settles out.
This 👆so well put - the paro is far more complex. I enjoy the content they put out but this is not the time to encourage people to visit. I’d go as far as to say it’s irresponsible. This isn’t a poorly- organised protest, it’s something that’s been brewing for a long time and is in direct response to the increasing violence and inequality in the country. One person’s experience in Bogota is purely anecdotal and anyone thinking of visiting should do independent research. There are currently 400 missing people, 43 confirmed deaths and the government has allowed the military and the anti-riot police (ESMAD) to respond with force. There is also no end in site. Colombia is an extraordinary country and I’d encourage anyone to visit but not right now.
Thank you for saying that! I totally agree. They are down playing the situation because their business needs tourists. It's not safe, and there is a lot more I could have said in my comment but I didn't.
Discurso progresista, repiten como loros y aqui no interesa si es extranjero o local, nadie absolutamente nadie se da cuenta de la situacion real, no logran nada hablando de paramilitarismo y guerrilla, de los millonarios que no tienen nada que perder y los pobres que luchan por subsidios. Este comentario al que le estoy respondiendo deberia enmarcarse con tres letras: CNN.
I have been in Colombia for a couple of months with no problems. I will be leaving in a couple of weeks to visit Ecuador. I do plan to return later this year likely around the Christmas holidays that I have enjoyed the past couple of years.
As living in Cali , it is very tense at the moment ,they have called in the army,and we are in a lockdown from 7pm from Friday to Sunday,there’s more helicopters flying past than cars, no public transport.well they have destroyed most of the mio stations. Who knows where this is all going , very worrying.
I'm in Bogotá, I'd tell tourists to avoid traveling here for a few months. It's bad with police and paramilitary. It doesn't matter if you are a protester or just trying to get home from work, if they grab you, you disappear! They grab women too. If you're independently wealthy, or don't have to leave your home to work early or late hours, and only do errands in the morning, don't be outside at night, and watch out to make sure there are no protests or police between your home and your destination, then it's not too bad, but then again I'm with a Colombian who was born here, and we have a two steel front doors to go through, with huge locks, to lock ourselves in our house. Still, we are planning to leave here soon.
It’s a big country some places are worse than others but overall the country is fine. Certain regions are more angry and frustrated while others just want to continue with life. Cali is a no bueno for sure. Every else is fine.
I was in Medellin 1.5 weeks ago and saw no hint of any strift although I didn't go to the central area. Traffic was fine, train was fine, everything was fine. They even had police playing accordions, singing and handing out flowers to women (no joke!). I think because I was staying in the rich older person area (Envigado) where they probably are more on the police side of things.I didn't go out at night past 8 though as I don't feel it's the safest of cities (and I'm from chicago!)
The guy that was murdered made a video in which he came right out and said he was worried about his safety. It's as if he KNEW he would be murdered but it had nothing to do with the other deaths such as in Bogota or Cali. He bought some apartments and a restaurant and it appears he may have been swindled in the restaurant sale. What bothers the Americans and others who are aware of this is that very often police never solve the crimes.
Still safer than any of theses Democrat cites where they have defunded the police. I live near Milwaukee where the homocide is up 75% thanks to BLM's pressure
@@kevinbrooke8104 The usa have millions of gangsters and Canada do not and the gang members do 75% of the murders otherwise the USA rate like 3500 to 4500 a
I like to try the bus from Santa Marta to Medellin with Brasilia Expressa. they said it take 16 hours. how it is take the bus? And they said the Bus terminal is in El Centro Medellin and the bus arrive around 3ham. Is it safe and how it is to travel to the bus from Santa Marta to Medellin please?
@@antoniodelrey585 taxi from airport is very expansive 80,000 pesos to el poblado and I have 3 luggages and a plastic bag with soap TIDE and umbrella. I don't trust the airport. even if i pay all option i can imagine. i am sure they will find a way to charge me more than the cost of the ticket with all options which is $225,000 pesos one way
I told you so about Cali, my friend had to leave in the middle of the night, he feared for his life while in the Taxi, thanks for the information, I plan to come in September do you think things will be better?
Stop lying , its not safe to travel to Colombia right now. I have a lots of friends in Medellin. In different part of medellin they are protesting and there are vandalizing a lot if businesses Its not safe. You have to be out of your mind to recommend Medellin or any other city in Colombia. Its not the right time and tourist/expats can be a target. Please do not travel there right now. Wait until the whole national protest is officially over. Stop pretending that everything is safe in Colombia, stop living in your bubble and dont put others at risk. It will take at least 4 month to go back to normal once the “national protest” is over.
Here’s a thought, in 2020 the United States riots went from city to city. I Iive in Washington DC & the city was on fire the whole summer & even the White House was compromised. I’d never thought in my lifetime Washington DC would be under attack from Summer of 2020-Winter of 2021. Common sense tells me that in Colombia the riots will spread like it did in America one city at a time. Riots are like fire it eventually spreads. It is only a matter of time riots hit the poor areas of Medellin. It could be in one week or one month. Please consider a “PLAN B” an escape plan before it’s too late to act. Better safe than sorry.
Please I visit Colombia often am based in Tennessee u s a ,can you help me find apartment for longer time renting at l least a year my budget is 800 000 peso monthly,
This video is not accurate it is unstable and not safe to travel to medellin colombia now.este vedio no es la verda si esta peligroso en medellin por la protesta e ah an Robado varios extrajos no es momento vijar ah medellin colombia
The problem is corruption. It makes no difference if a government is of the right or left. Whoever gets into power loots the country. They all end up rich so don't delude yourself that's it's all down to the reason you say. Those protests you are so happy to see backfired in a harmful way. Reports say that because the roads were blocked 300,000 thousand people lost their jobs in Colombia and that approximately 80,000 businesses went bankrupt. Today's anti-fascists are the biggest fascists of all.
For tourism I would avoid it for now. I live and work in Bogotá. The biggest issues right now are half the population is not working, and much of the transportation network is out of service.
Covid needs to go away before it makes sense to travel there.
Wow! Still?
@@Acteaon If you like Covid, then Colombia is your spot.
A year and a half ago - I wrote here - that the closure of the country - the impoverished - have nothing to loose now - they are poor - hungry - worried - things reversed 10 years backwards and the local young know this - recognize this - compared to other thriving Latin American country’s that didn’t close
Alles Gute für euch. Passt auf euch auf!
Saludos desde Alemania 🇩🇪
Danke dir, das wünschen wir dir auch!
Grüße aus Medellin.
I live in the south of Colombia (10 hours away from Cali). We are experiencing food shortages especially sugar, rice and wheat. Most stores are closed because they have nothing to sell. This area is blocked and there is no public transportation. This region has many dairy cows and is considered the "Switzerland of Colombia" so the dairy farmers can't sell their milk to the national producers. They are making cheese and yogurt and selling their milk in plastic soda bottles for $800 pesos/liter - they are desperate and call my house every day to sell their milk. Public schools have been closed for weeks. Gasoline is usually not available and if a truck can get through, there are long lines. Also, propane tanks have run out and people are cooking with wood to survive. You both seem like nice people, but you are not Colombian and you have a business that depends on foreigners. I would not advise anyone to come to Colombia right now. Colombians are going through a catharsis so they are mentally and psychologically in pain - that is not a good time to visit anyone. White shirts represent Uribismo, which is the wealthy elite ruling class that is responsible for paramilitary (paracos) in Colombia under Alvaro Uribe and who is directing current president Ivan Duque and his repressive administration. Most Colombians are protesting against the white shirts because they have nothing to lose and have shut the country down for over a month thanks in part to the courageous Indigenous populations who are bravely blocking the roads because it is their only method to fight against the National government. President Duque is sending 3x more military to Calí and has a tone of voice that he will escalate violence instead of listening to his country and the international community has condemned his administration's use of violence. International Human Rights Groups are demanding President Duque step down as president. Even the USA White House rejected a meeting with the Colombian vice president (she did meet with the Secretary of State in Washington) as a form of political protest to their repressive strategy towards the Colombian people. Please wait to visit Colombia when all this settles out.
What department and city do you live in?
This 👆so well put - the paro is far more complex. I enjoy the content they put out but this is not the time to encourage people to visit. I’d go as far as to say it’s irresponsible. This isn’t a poorly- organised protest, it’s something that’s been brewing for a long time and is in direct response to the increasing violence and inequality in the country. One person’s experience in Bogota is purely anecdotal and anyone thinking of visiting should do independent research. There are currently 400 missing people, 43 confirmed deaths and the government has allowed the military and the anti-riot police (ESMAD) to respond with force. There is also no end in site. Colombia is an extraordinary country and I’d encourage anyone to visit but not right now.
Well said, this is the real version of what’s going on. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for saying that! I totally agree. They are down playing the situation because their business needs tourists. It's not safe, and there is a lot more I could have said in my comment but I didn't.
Discurso progresista, repiten como loros y aqui no interesa si es extranjero o local, nadie absolutamente nadie se da cuenta de la situacion real, no logran nada hablando de paramilitarismo y guerrilla, de los millonarios que no tienen nada que perder y los pobres que luchan por subsidios.
Este comentario al que le estoy respondiendo deberia enmarcarse con tres letras: CNN.
I have been in Colombia for a couple of months with no problems. I will be leaving in a couple of weeks to visit Ecuador. I do plan to return later this year likely around the Christmas holidays that I have enjoyed the past couple of years.
Thanks for sharing!
*Sam, I stay away from the news, I think 🤔 we have the only police sub-station un-touched here in Pereira, other than that all quiet!* 🌴😎👍
As living in Cali , it is very tense at the moment ,they have called in the army,and we are in a lockdown from 7pm from Friday to Sunday,there’s more helicopters flying past than cars, no public transport.well they have destroyed most of the mio stations. Who knows where this is all going , very worrying.
I'm in Bogotá, I'd tell tourists to avoid traveling here for a few months. It's bad with police and paramilitary. It doesn't matter if you are a protester or just trying to get home from work, if they grab you, you disappear! They grab women too. If you're independently wealthy, or don't have to leave your home to work early or late hours, and only do errands in the morning, don't be outside at night, and watch out to make sure there are no protests or police between your home and your destination, then it's not too bad, but then again I'm with a Colombian who was born here, and we have a two steel front doors to go through, with huge locks, to lock ourselves in our house. Still, we are planning to leave here soon.
Thanks a lot for sharing your perspective.
Stay safe!
I’m heading there in 3 weeks but should be safe since I will be with locals. Really looking forward to San Andres :0)
We only heard great things about San Andres. Enjoy your trip!
Hi guys, how's the public transportation system now in Medellin? Is there still a curfew at night? Businesses open, etc?
Everything is pretty much back to "normal". The only curfew in place is from midnight to 5am.
Gracias
Cuidate mucho saludos de 🇨🇦
Amo mucho 🇨🇴
Glad you are safe, Can you show coco more next time ?
We'll do 😁
What about Barranquilla??? How is it there? How come you only talk about bogota and Medellin and Cali? Please lmk thanks
We don't know anything about Barranquilla. We are not a news channel that's why we prefer to talk about our own experiences and from people we know.
I would not travel to any country in the midst of turmoil. Thanks for the update.
Don't ever come to USA then 😂 🥂
Thanks for the update. Flying into Cali on June 2nd but need to get to Cartago near Pereira. Is transportation closed out of Cali?
Try to fly to Armenia instead and from there to cartago by bus
Do NOT fly into Cali right now
It’s a big country some places are worse than others but overall the country is fine. Certain regions are more angry and frustrated while others just want to continue with life. Cali is a no bueno for sure. Every else is fine.
Stay safe guys.
Stay safe - what other RUclips sites do you follow for news on Colombia?
Good information including comments because there is not reliable news sources.
I was in Medellin 1.5 weeks ago and saw no hint of any strift although I didn't go to the central area. Traffic was fine, train was fine, everything was fine. They even had police playing accordions, singing and handing out flowers to women (no joke!). I think because I was staying in the rich older person area (Envigado) where they probably are more on the police side of things.I didn't go out at night past 8 though as I don't feel it's the safest of cities (and I'm from chicago!)
A Atlanta Georgia native was murdered in barranquilla Columbia!
The guy that was murdered made a video in which he came right out and said he was worried about his safety. It's as if he KNEW he would be murdered but it had nothing to do with the other deaths such as in Bogota or Cali. He bought some apartments and a restaurant and it appears he may have been swindled in the restaurant sale. What bothers the Americans and others who are aware of this is that very often police never solve the crimes.
He was killed a day after it was opened. It smells like a setup.
Still safer than any of theses Democrat cites where they have defunded the police. I live near Milwaukee where the homocide is up 75% thanks to BLM's pressure
@@punnymoney3692 Do you guys ever look north and wonder why Canada has a fraction of the crime you have in the US? Curious about that.
@@kevinbrooke8104 The usa have millions of gangsters and Canada do not and the gang members do 75% of the murders otherwise the USA rate like 3500 to 4500 a
Thanks for sharing
I like to try the bus from Santa Marta to Medellin with Brasilia Expressa. they said it take 16 hours. how it is take the bus? And they said the Bus terminal is in El Centro Medellin and the bus arrive around 3ham. Is it safe and how it is to travel to the bus from Santa Marta to Medellin please?
Look for a flight. Maybe an hour or hour plus 20. 16 hrs. in a bus is a long ride.
@@antoniodelrey585 taxi from airport is very expansive 80,000 pesos to el poblado and I have 3 luggages and a plastic bag with soap TIDE and umbrella. I don't trust the airport. even if i pay all option i can imagine. i am sure they will find a way to charge me more than the cost of the ticket with all options which is $225,000 pesos
one way
I told you so about Cali, my friend had to leave in the middle of the night, he feared for his life while in the Taxi, thanks for the information, I plan to come in September do you think things will be better?
i have a feeling it will still be rough for a while
I only go to El Centro in Medellin so i won't be returning until the 4th quarter.
Covid at ALL time now for deaths and new daily cases in Colombia!…as of June 11..
cases have increased (7) times that of 3 mo.s ago.
Cali reinforces its reputation for violence!
Stop lying , its not safe to travel to Colombia right now. I have a lots of friends in Medellin. In different part of medellin they are protesting and there are vandalizing a lot if businesses Its not safe. You have to be out of your mind to recommend Medellin or any other city in Colombia. Its not the right time and tourist/expats can be a target. Please do not travel there right now. Wait until the whole national protest is officially over. Stop pretending that everything is safe in Colombia, stop living in your bubble and dont put others at risk. It will take at least 4 month to go back to normal once the “national protest” is over.
In training to be a teacher. I'll be moving to Medellin later this year or early next year. Thank you for the important update.
Here’s a thought, in 2020 the United States riots went from city to city. I Iive in Washington DC & the city was on fire the whole summer & even the White House was compromised. I’d never thought in my lifetime Washington DC would be under attack from Summer of 2020-Winter of 2021. Common sense tells me that in Colombia the riots will spread like it did in America one city at a time. Riots are like fire it eventually spreads. It is only a matter of time riots hit the poor areas of Medellin. It could be in one week or one month. Please consider a “PLAN B” an escape plan before it’s too late to act. Better safe than sorry.
Please I visit Colombia often am based in Tennessee u s a ,can you help me find apartment for longer time renting at l least a year my budget is 800 000 peso monthly,
Airbnb monthly dude.
shoot and I am headed to cali :/
This video is not accurate it is unstable and not safe to travel to medellin colombia now.este vedio no es la verda si esta peligroso en medellin por la protesta e ah an Robado varios extrajos no es momento vijar ah medellin colombia
I’m happy to see the protests. American backed fascism is rife in latin america as of now...brazil...ecuador...colombia...
honduras...etc...etc.
*You don't know what you're talking about, I live in Colombia!*
@@Ralphie_Boy How are the taxes living there?
The problem is corruption. It makes no difference if a government is of the right or left. Whoever gets into power loots the country. They all end up rich so don't delude yourself that's it's all down to the reason you say.
Those protests you are so happy to see backfired in a harmful way. Reports say that because the roads were blocked 300,000 thousand people lost their jobs in Colombia and that approximately 80,000 businesses went bankrupt. Today's anti-fascists are the biggest fascists of all.
@@Ralphie_Boy Really? Wow. Ignoring leads to ignorance.
@@gnolan4281 "It makes no difference if a government is of the right or left." Sheer nonsense and not an equal argument.
Wait. "Still"? When was Columbia ever safe?
I’ve traveled to Colombia many times, and I have felt more unsafe in the US than in Colombia.
BTW your girlfriend she really love you. i can see
postpone any future travel to Colombia !
Zzzzzz...no talks about the reality of Colombia. Denial-ism 101.