Medellín

Eternal spring, steep streets.

The Medellín index
sun most of the year85
your money goes far85
a strong sense of place80
Colombia · 6.25° N / 75.56° W4.1M people · $ · GMT-5
energy50
safety55
transit70
food65
culture55
nightlife75
affordability85
nature75
slow living70
0–100, relative to the other 100 cities on WHERE. Some scores are measured, some are our judgment. How we score →

Medellín is great if you want

✓Your money goes far
✓Sun most of the year

Think twice if you need

×The sea nearby
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