Investigating Deeper Into Bello (A RISKY Part of Medellin)

[@LifewithDavid]

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[@victorbravo5]

Compared to some other youtubers whose content is more contrived and exaggerated, I find David has a very warm personality and his content spontaneous, with an emotional reaction that is very genuine. I also appreciate his observations that look beyond the surface and give you some additional insight into the place and its people.

[@LifewithDavid]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@AdventureElliot]

Back to the OG content

[@LifewithDavid]

OG Dave

[@AdamGordon1977]

Thanks for sharing. It’s nice to see Colombia videos again.

[@LifewithDavid]

It has been a while. Let me know if you like the video and videos like this one.

[@AdamGordon1977]

@@LifewithDavid I found your channel in 2021 when I was planning my first trip to Colombia. I’ve enjoyed your content.

[@DiseasedKodak]

These are some of my favorite type of videos David!

[@LifewithDavid]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

These are your best videos... no editing, no touristy areas, just a simple walk & talk. As a big time, Hollywood star like you would say: "Show, don't tell." Most other Colombia YT channels are either exploitative or some dude talking into a camera for 30 minutes from his couch.

[@jlennertz4018]

Back to the roots, David. I started and will continue watching you because of this type of content.

[@WorldTraveler70]

When I lived in Medellin I initially lived in El Poblado but moved to Envigado El Dorado area. I met a woman that lived in Bello. She told me to never visit her there alone 😅 she was beautiful and very humble ✌🏾

[@joannr3799]

Great to see you back on the streets of Colombia David. Can’t wait to see where we go next! I love the paisa food. My husband is from Itagui and he can cook. We go to the Colombian restaurants here in the States and the panaderias😋

[@CanalDistritoMedellin]

HELLO DAVID, YOU ARE BACK TO YOUR BELOVED MEDELLIN, I'M SO GLAD TO SEE A NEW VIDEO, YOU DESAPEARD FOR LONG TIME. IT'S SO NICE TO SEE YOU AGAIN IN MEDELLIN. 😊

[@LifewithDavid]

It's great to be back. 🙏🏼

[@myles26]

The security guard was so proud to tell you the history of the ex-president. You can tell he has a lot of passion for his job.

[@funkmachine9094]

hey look who's back! great to see a new video David!

[@LifewithDavid]

Thank you!

[@funkmachine9094]

@@LifewithDavid btw, yes we want more of these types of videos. personally i love these longer walking videos of you just talking to people, and exploring so we get explore with you!

[@LifewithDavid]

@ appreciate the feedback. I also like getting out and exploring

[@maclawa]

I love these types of vids, long form walking with your talking head. You give such valuable information dude. I havent been down since pre covid and Im planning on coming back soon. Thank you for the many hours of content you provide!

[@LifewithDavid]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@victororta1018]

Another great video Dave, I cant wait to go back. The food in the states and mexico taste better, but food in colombia is more fresh/organic and with all the walking you lose weight and physically feel better.

[@anamariaduarte4787]

Yes it is true, 👍fresh fruits and fresh vegetables all very natural and delicious every day!...🍍🥦🍉🥑

[@michaelmarquez8213]

Good see you back home, you ain’t lying about walking, that’s all I have been doing…

[@camrellbenjamin6100]

Hey David love your content be safe man I'm here Medellin myself

[@ChrisOnez718]

12 hours ago? A walking tour? Going back to basics is nice. Lol, refreshing.

[@TheEddieToro]

That park in Bello is quite nice. Bello is a seperate municipality just so viewers don't get confused. I remember someone thinking Envigado is in Medellin. It's in the metro area. Some people that lived there said things have been getting worse in the last few years regarding public safety. I live in the mountain countryside of Guarne. Very happy out here. Good vlog David. Have a happy, healthy and prsoperous 2025 and everyone here too.

[@Red-5716]

Another great episode. Thanks David.

[@Havana1961cu]

hahahaha 9:08 a machine shop!..I used to be a lathe operator. i miss those machines.I LOVE MEDELLIN!..I miss these videos David!

[@LifewithDavid]

Happy to bring that memory back to you. Thanks for watching!

[@finacialfreedomfighters]

Hey David!! Que chimba parce!! Your back!! Thank god the pandemic is over. I had to go to Mexico too when the Colombian borders were closed for so long. I was able to live in Puerta Viarta and Cancun. Yes, the food is definitely not nearly the same. This is the 1st time back to Medellin in 4 years for me and just went for a walking tour of Bello myself last weeK 😂. I was just thinking a few days ago to keep my eyes out maybe I’ll run into you on the Metro one of these days, that would be cool. Be careful, at San Antonio they stole my phone out of my pocket as I was transferring lines and boarding the other day. The police said there’s gangs. Since reporting it I do see an occasional officer there but only on the other side which does nothing to help as the other train comes. I recommend don’t take your phone out on the train anymore even though everyone else does.

[@nelgster]

another great video David. very interesting about President Marco.

[@maclawa]

Thanks for everything!

[@LifewithDavid]

Thank you for the support 🙏🏼🤗

[@alexanderdahl3545]

I would love to see more content from Medellin, and would love to see content from Manrique if you consider making a video from there! Thank you so much for your content! I love your content!

[@LifewithDavid]

I may go up there

[@Philsanv]

Nice one David. Always wanted to go Bello, but never got there

[@LifewithDavid]

Hope the video helped give some insight into bello

[@GeeGee19]

I rented ans Airbnb in bello. I was walking around Bello one night it was like 9pm. I was surrounded by motorcycles they asked me what i was doing there. I said im a tourist. They said gringo get out of here you dont belong here. I was shaking in my shoes.

[@LifewithDavid]

You crossed what’s known as an invisible boundary, you’re lucky they asked first.

[@erlend.johnson]

I've been to a strato 4 part of Bello in the western mountains where a friend lives. It was high rises and generally a chill spot. Her house was pretty nice as was her neighbor's. I've also gone to Fabricato a few times. Like with everywhere else there are good parts and bad parts. There are some rough parts of Belen and even Laureles (heard by the river is rough). Similarly there are nicer parts of Bello. Anyway I'd go with someone you know well and trust (this is key and of course you can't trust just anyone). They can tell you where to go and not to go.

[@geejaygees]

We live in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and we love your channel, David!

[@LifewithDavid]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@sebastianlopez9866]

I love these type of videos. More like them plz.

[@jbfarrell7962]

Bello has so much energy.

[@MikesOnAPlane-bv7is]

I missed these! Great stuff!

[@shabadime10]

@24:15 i think he was waiting for a Tip..David once again being frugal 😂

[@jacquesalarie5624]

Beautiful Church David 🇨🇦

[@PaisaLancePues]

Bello, is not dangerous to visit. I have lived in Medellin for 4 years and Bello is one of my favorite cities. They will be quick to tell you Bello isn't in Medellin btw. It's when you live there as a foreigner I been told the people scheme on you and watch you for a way to extort you. I personally have nothing negative to say about Bello, the skyline is gorgeous and the parks are OP to not include the beautiful people that live there. But its like any "hood" if you aren't from there you are likely to have some issues until you are there so long they forget you aren't from there.

[@troyn.6723]

been in Bello many times. it does get a little sketchy at night. that is when it gets really interesting. i was there in 2019 and saw a guy ride up to the cafe i was eating at on a S-Works Venge wearing flip flops. for those that dont know this was a 12k+ usd bicycle. i told my friends how much it cost. they looked at me and said yeh thats the leader of one of the gangs in the area. Bello is its own little world can be very dangerous if you dont know how to take care of yourself

[@toddsellars4694]

Merry Christmas David. Be careful bro. Avoid those areas. They can probably tell you are not from there.

[@bballah9969]

Probably you say? More like they know for a fact he's not from there walking around like he's going for a Sunday stroll at the park 💯 😂

[@allykhan8594]

Nice to be bk on your channel. I dtill remember the days you had less than 3k subs!

[@LifewithDavid]

🙏🏼

[@edg84]

There are too many KZbin videos glorifying the tourist areas, working girls, nightlife etc. Showing real life is what draws me to your channel. Please continue with this type of video and show more of Antioquia and the country on the whole.

[@LifewithDavid]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@larrydelagarza6231]

Good to see you back David. How do we see your tv program in cali

[@maxfella]

I was in Medellín the third week of November. Poblado, Laureles were ok, but the rest of the city is extremely noisy, a lot of improvised street food, businesses , total mess. The informel economy seem to be the norm (about 80%) ! The country has great potentiel but gangrained by crime, corruption and lack of discipline. Good reports Dave.

[@ericlee2931]

I agree with your observations, lots of pollution in the air and waterways. And the bars and barbed wire on 4th and 5 stories of all the buildings, broken glass glued to most balconies.

[@hhh1200]

City tours especially from someone who knows the city and understands the culture.

[@LifewithDavid]

🙏🏼

[@johnbelcher7955]

I have a friend that lives in Medellin and she said that unless you look like a local you are putting a target on your back, I guess being able to speak the language well enough also is an issue! I am struggling to learn the language as I am also dyslexic, it would be nice to be able to have a conversation. I have thought about taking a six-month vacation to the country to help but I am not sure if I would learn enough due to the dyslexia that would hold me back! I looked at the school you mentioned in a previous video!

[@robbienorton9522]

Good to see Medellin again. The fried chicken in Colombia is very good and just about everywhere is better than KFC. I liked Frisby and Super Aves in Bogotá. Thanks for another great video

[@hanglee5586]

Beautiful country like the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@Emprendedora8319]

Bello is not the worst part of Antioquia. I grew up in Bello, my mom still lives there. The key is to avoid getting involved with the wrong people. There is danger anywhere if you surround yourself with the wrong crowd.

[@LifewithDavid]

This is very true

[@kah4325]

Been and stayed in Bello six or seven times. Never felt threatened. But if looking for trouble, you’ll find it. I’m more on alert commuting to work in DC than Medellin.

[@kenswindle4860]

Great video, David. Glad you are back. Brown rice is healthier than white rice. Is brown rice available in Colombia?

[@LifewithDavid]

In the supermarket it is.

[@live4yourself_]

Gotta ask, how do you find experiences like this after doing the bounty hunter thing for a year? Is it easier to navigate now or does it feel the same to you?

[@LifewithDavid]

All the same. I actually took my experience navigating the streets of Medellin and applied them to the tv show

[@live4yourself_]

@@LifewithDavid super dope perspective you gained from the tv show experience.

[@mrkit2u]

What is the nice way to say bastard in Spanish, that the tour guide used? ".....natural."?? Great video, David!

[@spirittravels.]

Great video David. The Go pro is decent enough. I think the Pocket 3 definitely would be better though.

[@LifewithDavid]

The go pro is easier to maneuver when interacting with people. But the pocket 3 has much better stabilization and footage.

[@Youngfinest]

David how do I do it living abroad particularly Medellin Colombia, I’m 24yrs old, I went to Medellin in June and I loved it, Love from LA 🇲🇽🇺🇸

[@LifewithDavid]

I don’t make much money many videos, but I live within my means and like a local.

[@Twobarpsi]

Nice video bro!

[@LifewithDavid]

Glad you liked it

[@Twobarpsi]

@LifewithDavid the church and people of Bello are incredible!

[@laestrella25]

Excellent video, it is nice to see a town that it is not so touristic. El pueblo esta muy descuidado:(

[@LifewithDavid]

Very friendly people there.

[@gloriasofiachristensen3788]

David 'will you go to parque solado in envigado and cook San cocho. They provide all the ingredients and old school huge pot

[@MohsenAbuabed-n7l]

They have so sophisticated transportation system,and everywhere is green ,it is beautiful country I guess,in Gaza there is no life at All and our people live is state of war,I hope peace for all countries.

[@ng360English]

The church in Manrique and Los Constelaciones, pues! En la uva de armonía, comuna tres 03

[@DiseasedKodak]

Let's go make some videos!!! Hell yeah!

[@LifewithDavid]

💪🏼

[@luisarengifo5988]

❤ great 🎉

[@MoAdan28]

So after the video have stopped recording. Would you still Recommend anyone to live in Bello or at least to visit there?

[@LifewithDavid]

Visit, but in the areas I showed in the video. Only live there if you know and trust people there.

[@MoAdan28]

@@LifewithDavid Alright cool I see it for myself then.

[@ChrisOnez718]

Parce, that tour of the president's old home is the epitome of the culture of Antioquia, and how servicial y acomedido que son los paisas.

[@hardstyle8184]

haha.... Bello. Where all the hot chicas tend to live too. My buddy lived in Bello and took me over there. Yeah a little different than Poblado. And looking forward to A&E show brother

[@jeffdoney8705]

From Oklahoma, but live in Texas. What was that place?

[@chrisjenkins2326]

These are great.. Others ideas" Arvi Park, Botanica Jardin, Guatape, San Felix.. And wonder thoughts on my bucket list place, Las Lajas in the south.. Can I go that far south safely without a local?

[@DutchinBrazil]

Like the pocket 3 more❤

[@userkaa0990]

Back to Medellin? I’m planning to visit it one day

[@LifewithDavid]

You should. I love it here

[@phalanxthaiboxing]

Fried chicken in Medellin and San Pedro is bangin!

[@kenttheboomer721]

I read the Wikipedia page while you were in the museum. If his son died of flu in 1918 that was probably part of the world wide Spanish Flu pandemic. Millions died.

[@LifewithDavid]

Wow! Crazy! And he said it was a strong flu!

[@luisgomez74]

Back in medallo!👍🏼

[@WalkingDots]

Great video david. I have tried Frisby instead of KFC. It was ok, but i did prefer the smal lokal restaurants instead. As many others here, I like this video style a lot.

[@LifewithDavid]

Small local places are were it’s at.

[@rogerruzeck]

Thats weird because my and step daughter live in Bello and thats where go when Im in Medellin. I guess I was just lucky but I never felt at danger. Like everywhere it depends on where your are

[@hardstyle8184]

I miss Medellin. I want to move there.

[@ColdHardToronto]

You didn't miss any meals in Mexico!

[@LifewithDavid]

Nope 😂

[@TheFlaptrapper]

I still want to visit Medellin. But never have. My Spanish isn't good enough

[@angelayeung8546]

amigo cuidado con el cell,es mejor esconderlo

[@Midi3e]

Que chimba 🥰

[@RobAbshear]

I don't think Bello is dangerous. Niquia can be a little sketch from time to time, but generally Bello is safe.

[@Wooshandpush1]

Big up urself eyes from south london

[@Juanfernandoz]

NO sé, a que te refieres con bello? al parque? porque cabañas es mejor que medio Medellín. Entonces no se si se pueda hablar de bello, que es una ciudad, y generalizar como un todo como si ese todo fuera uniforme.

[@leopeow6177]

Had a girlfriend they live there she took me wants to meet her family she was so stunning beautiful very skinny cinnamon skin beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful girl and I never saw the place was dangerous I never even think about it so I had to sleep there and the parents saw me buying stuff in the market so they decided to keep me there for 3 days since the dad was not getting paid until the end of the month are they sell me everyday buying things back in those days to be cheap I miss her so much but she already got married to another gringo by the way it's not for nothing but usually you tip the tour guides when they guide you around even the little tiny place they expect that tip

[@OCHOVLOGSKC913]

🔥 🔥 🔥

[@connorfischer3283]

Bello is not a very dangerous area of Medellin. It’s massive. There can be bad parts.

[@walterfpower1]

I have a girlfriend there. I plan on retiring there in 4 years.

[@walterfpower1]

Have you visited the park at the end of the cablecar ride?

[@LifewithDavid]

Many times

[@walterfpower1]

@LifewithDavid I posted a video on my first visit to Medellín. It got 500 views on Facebook. I'm a private person, so I ended that.

[@jeffreymore6799]

Tganks fir the tour David . If it ain't governments screwing things up its punk azz gangs.

[@jbfarrell7962]

Frisby's is better than KFC by far.

[@DarkstarDarth]

Did you see Chris Travels get drugged and robbed two days ago there?

[@LifewithDavid]

No I didn’t, how did that happen?

[@robertoluis9238]

BEEEEE-YOOOOOO----DOUBLE L´S ARE Y IN ESPAÑOL

[@LifewithDavid]

Not in Colombia, it is how I say it.

[@ChrisOnez718]

Lol @ 36:55

[@JohnnieV]

You don’t look like a gang member. Lol.

[@juanfelipemv]

U like tortilla soup ? Well I’m gonna unsub then. 😂

[@LifewithDavid]

You speak blasphemy 😳😂

[@JohnnieV]

You say the chicken is good? Where are the Spices? I have never estén good fried chicken in bello nor prado.

[@LifewithDavid]

I like it. Haha

[@gitsome7118]

Welcome home David. I hope you get some good content with you and your furry friends. Those are hilarious! On the chicken thing. Frisby fried chicken is usually very good. As long as you get it fresh. It usually is though. I agree, KFC is kinda gross like in the US. Same deal. KFC in Ecuador is amazing. It’s like it used to be in the states 30 years ago before they changed their oil to this new crap. Happy New Year 🎆 Edit: You got a little dog time in there. Nice! Lol

[@JohnnieV]

You say the chicken is good? Where are the Spices? I have never estén good fried chicken in bello nor prado.