8 Essential Things to Do in Medellin (on Your First Trip)

Once dubbed “The Most Dangerous City in the World” by Time magazine due to the drug-fueled violence of Pablo Escobar, in the last 20 years Medellín has transformed.

In addition to significant improvements in public safety, there’s been an enormous surge in urban development projects, including Colombia’s first metro system and cable cars to service more impoverished neighborhoods located high on the mountainsides, as well as new parks and libraries.

Now, Medellín is becoming one of the “it” cities in the world, with tons of tourists visiting and foreigners settling and retiring here.

Medellín is one of the few cities I’ve fallen in love with at first sight.

Beautiful mountains, warm weather, friendly locals, and a vibrant culture are just a few of the reasons I spent three and a half years living in Medellín.

There are more than enough things to do to keep any visitor busy.

Plus, travel in Colombia continues to be an excellent bargain compared to other…