Medellin Colombia

Took the red eye from Denver via Houston to Bogota and hopped onto Avianca to reach Medellin on a Sunday morning. I just realized that I had not been back to South America since 1995.
A friend hadLæs mere
Took the red eye from Denver via Houston to Bogota and hopped onto Avianca to reach Medellin on a Sunday morning. I just realized that I had not been back to South America since 1995.
A friend hadLæs mere
Communa 13 was the most murderous section of Medellin in the 1980s and 90s. Cocaine flowed through here and control of the trade was violent. I had a guide to explain it to me and show me around.Læs mere
It's going to be a simple and relaxing day. On the Metro I meet a Colombian who lived in the Netherlands for 2 years in Haarlem which is the town I was raised in. It was a very quick talk in aboutLæs mere
The weather has been superb for these 4 days in Medellin. I have never done paragliding but they offer it here. It's an activity splurge but this is a good one. I took a rickety but very fast bus upLæs mere
After 4 days in Medellin it is time to seek a more quiet location. I think Jardin is going to be a locals spot. My cold is getting worse and I hope I don't sniffle too much on the 3-hour bus ride.Læs mere
Two days ago the cold took over and I was completely wiped out and I didn't do anything but go into town to get some food and more medicine. I never felt so old.
Two good nights of sleep and tons ofLæs mere
Sunny start of the day, time to get some exercise finally. I'm hiking from town to a cave with a waterfall. All trails app is guiding the way. It's supposed to take 3 hours to reach per the hostelLæs mere
Despite lack of sleep due to noisy street until 2:00 a.m. I still got an incredibly great hike in for 6 hours.
Leaving right from town walked a 4x4 road up to a remote farm from where the singleLæs mere
My last 3 egg breakfast at St Peppers hostel, made for me daily by the wonderful lady of the house.
It's a comfortable 3 hour bus ride back to Medellin Terminal Sur, right by EHO domestic airportLæs mere
The hostel is set up for salsa lessons and I got my second salsa lesson on the rooftop.
Right after the group went to La Topa Tolondra to dance and watch the Colombians show of there style. It isn'tLæs mere
RejsendeWhat an amazing welcome and start to your trip! I've heard nothing but amazing things about Colombia and it's high on my list of places to visit. Very excited to follow along!