Top Neighborhoods in Medellin: Watch Before You Go

There is so much to like about Medellin, Colombia. It has a variety of neighborhoods, each with their own aesthetic and feel. Use this video as a guide to help find your favorite place in the city. I cover a wide range of places from El Poblado, to Comuna 13, to Envigado, to Laureles.
Whatever you are looking for, chances are you will find it in Medellin!
0:00 - Introduction
0:50 - El Poblado
3:23 - Laureles
5:22 - Conquistadores
7:26 - Comuna 13
10:01 - Comuna Four/Moravia
10:33 - Comuna Eight/La Sierra
11:20 - City Centre
13:47 - Alpujarra
15:45 - Ciudad Del Rio
17:27 - Sabaneta
18:27 - Envigado
19:25 - Conclusion
Music provided by Epidmic Sound.
Having retired in 2023, I now travel full-time, seeing places all around the world. My idea for KZbin is to make the videos more about the places and people along the way, than about me. I hope that the experience for you is both entertaining and educational. Perhaps you will come away from my channel with ideas about places you would like to visit or be inspired to forge your own way.
I travel slowly, spending four or five weeks in each destination. Hopefully, that will allow me to go beyond the surface to find the essence of each location. By the end of 2024, I will have visited 14 countries and five of the seven continents. Come along for the journey!

[@heatherstephenson4371]

What a great overview of so many different areas of Medellin! This would be an amazing resource for anyone planning to visit the area.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

Appreciate it! I certainly enjoyed a lot of the areas of Medellin. It was nice to go beyond the neighborhoods where most people go and stay during their visits!

[@efcostas]

Thank you Richard for mentioning our craft beer bar Punta Arena in your excellent video about the city of Medellin. For us it was a pleasure to receive you and we hope to see you soon. Cheers!

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

The pleasure was all mine! I enjoyed every moment I spent at Punta Arena! You have a phenomenal place!

[@AlaskanRamTravelAdventures]

What a great video. The Old Palace of Justice looks like an amazing place to explore. I really enjoyed seeing all the bright colors throughout the video. Makes me want to come spend some time in the area. Thanks for sharing.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

I was so impressed with Medellin! I would recommend it for anyone who wants an international experience, not far from the U.S.

[@courtenaymckee7491]

I was totally oblivious to Punta Arena. As a Guiness drinker I will check it out soon.

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

I didn't notice that they had Guinness, but they have all kinds of other good stuff! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and to add a comment!

[@courtenaymckee7491]

@@oldaloneandfarfromhome You said that they had a nice stout I believe… Close enough for me!

[@mikegeorge4538]

Thanks for changing our attitude about Columbia! Can an American drink the water there? Looking forward to Peru!

[@oldaloneandfarfromhome]

I'm glad to have had an impact! It is considered safe to drink the water in Medellin. I did and I never had a single problem. Peru is fantastic! I can't wait to get those videos on KZbin.