AmericasCity
Medellín
Colombia
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Medellín is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
69
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
76
Safety
54
Culture
76
Health
66
Internet
68
Outdoors
80
Access
66
Practical details
Capital
Bogotá
Languages
Spanish
Population
53.1M
Time zone
UTC-05:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Jan · Feb · Jul
Climate
Highland
Warmest month
Feb · 27°C
Quietest month
Mar · crowd 69/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$197
Local daily spend
COP 722,577
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 3: Reconsider travel
UNREST (U) CRIME (C) KIDNAPPING OR HOSTAGE TAKING (K) TERRORISM (T) NATURAL DISASTER (N)
Source country update: 03/31/2026
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
COP
Best months list
Jan · Feb · Jul
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image