Not going to Medellin Colombia because you’re afraid of Pablo Escobar is the same as not going to NewYork city because you’re afraid of Al Capone. Both men are long gone and so is the violence and organized crime that made both men famous. Medellin Colombia now has a lower crime rate per capita than San Francisco.It’s funny how similar a city is to a woman. Sleep with one too many men in high school and that reputation sticks with her for life. Such is the case of the mysterious city of Medellin Colombia. Properly pronounced Med-ah-jean, this very progressive South American metropolis. nestled in a beautiful mountain valley with a climate and atmosphere that strongly resembles San Fransisco.
Because of the PAST history of Medellin the biggest concern for first time visitors is; “Am I safe?” The second most common question is; “Do Colombian people like Americans. A great big YES to both questions!
