TRICKY Situation in Medellin Colombia 🇨🇴

Barrio Pablo Escobar is a place that has a lot of controversy in Medellin Colombia. Let's go check it out.
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[@buddhaweatherby368]

You turned back at the right time brother. They were really trying to keep you and your camera away from something that likely would’ve become a quick problem. I used to be a cop and security pro and was immediately picking up cues at the top of the hill. Stay safe David.

[@joseh899]

Whenever I go to Medellin, I never bring up his name, as it's a very sensitive topic for many.

[@DiandraStarShine]

David & other ex-pats have said the same thing many times before.

[@JabroniJimmy]

Seems tacky to do it. I wouldn’t bring it up either. Seems like a signal of ignorance even saying his name

[@Timnguyen819]

@@JabroniJimmyI would go to Medellin with a Shirt of Pablo Escobar

[@stillnoname840]

​@@Timnguyen819you seem like someone who gets a mental breakdown if someone gives you a pink lighter.

[@tonyonsax]

Took a wrong turn walking in Bogota and got lost heading back to my hotel. I didn’t panic, brought up Waze on my iphone. Asked a young kid on a bike who verified I was heading in the right direction. I’m glad I know some spanish otherwise it would have been difficult communicating with him. Learn some basic Spanish guys when visiting Colombia. It’s a must.

[@jlennertz4018]

Just a comment and not a criticism @tonyonsax . . . iPhones stand out in South America. I use an android when I am out on excursions and leave my iPhone for areas and situations where I don't have to think twice about pulling it out of my pocket.

[@tonyonsax]

@@jlennertz4018 I’m really discreet when using my iphone. I don’t pull it out around people or in a busy area and when I do pull it out, I make sure no one is close enough to snatch it from me. I wear a flat low profile shoulder bag under my jacket. You can’t even tell I am carrying anything. Surprisingly enough I noticed in Bogota that a lot of Colombians don’t really hide their phones when talking on them. I did not expect to see that based on all the stories I’ve heard.

[@tonyonsax]

@@jlennertz4018 Btw, I never carry my iphone in my pocket!

[@dlc2479]

You're brave taking your phone out and asking for advice with it☠️ Lucky you didn't get robbed immediately

[@tonyonsax]

@@dlc2479 I didn’t ask for advice with my phone out. I said I checked Waze to find out where I was and then asked a kid on a bike if was heading in the right direction and he confirmed I was heading in the right direction after I put my phone away. I’m pretty astute when it comes to my safety. I know very well how to blend in and not draw attention to myself and my Spanish is good.

[@mapc100]

This guy is more Colombian than me, that whistle is the most obvious signal of danger, you did ok retracing your steps.

[@warlord1207]

why is it danger?

[@throwawaybruh7518]

@@warlord1207 its a call out usually for ez prey in the area. its kinda universal language brotha

[@masedogg98]

@@throwawaybruh7518it can also mean cops, 1 is trouble 2 is all is normal 😅

[@stricknice5260]

@warlord1207 Because he’s letting his homies know there’s a mark in the hood. That’s the sound of you about to be catching a critical beat down while getting your pockets flipped, and it’s a funny question coming from someone repping the warlord handle, so are you’re trolling us here?😆

[@warlord1207]

@@stricknice5260 bruh i'm built for the battlefield not the hood

[@miriamnazareth]

This only proves one more time that camaraman never dies.

[@BigJim536]

Eres hermosa!

[@hawkeye98]

Leave the crazy stuff to Kurt Caz. You don’t need to make the headlines in a bad way. Yea I would say that you were about 50 steps from a beat down and getting robbed when that guy whistled.

[@mizp]

Eh it wasn't so bad and honestly he did the right thing. If anything we need more examples of people treating areas like these with respect and not just douchily walking into bad areas like they are untouchable.

[@wickman.r4662]

The streets look well maintained and clean.

[@nyunixguru]

Right leave tha Basra to Kurt Kaz lol

[@dr.woozie7500]

Kurt Caz has been mugged before in Latin America, he just wasn’t recording at the time. Kurt is very street smart though from growing up in South Africa.

[@hawkeye98]

@@mizp I live in Colombia. Re read my post. That’s exactly what I ment. Stay outta these places or at least keep your head on a swivel. Which he did when his spider senses went off. As far me and mine. If I don’t have any business there I don’t go there. Same rule applies in Denver.

[@TiagoLennertz]

David, as you talked to the guys at the stairs the other guy walked into the area where they told you not to go and it looked like he was lifting his cellular to his head. Super good that you got out of there . . . the whistle and then the guy with the cell . . . that was going sideways super fast. Be careful my friend. Respeito do Brasil para o que vc fazer.

[@ystar13]

5:37 for anyone curious :)

[@Maremare680]

I’m from Medellin and there’s no way I’m going to be walking around that neighborhood. It’s full of low life people and it’s very dangerous. 5:40 did you hear that whistle? It seems like ignorance is bless in this case because David didn’t panic.

[@nathancasey7712]

That's the reason he didn't end up going up there. He's obviously not clueless.

[@spirittravels.]

​@@nathancasey7712He's got good street sense. Those people around that area weren't particularly friendly. That's a clue, plus going away from the main path, puts you at even greater risk.

[@WalkingRawChannel]

Seems a relatively safe area to me, at least the blocks around the touristic spot. Thieves smell fear like we say.

[@mery1940]

Estos solo muestran lo feo . Y los extramgrros estan llegado a Medellin solo por drogas y por menores de edad . Cuando mires un extramgrros sin esposa y familia Colombiana es por algo .

[@gringoofcandamo]

Me neither - if i dont need to be in a place, i dont go there.

[@tennissir1986]

A man who murders 3,000 people including cops, judges and children - does not have any goodness in his heart. He helped the neighborhoods to buy public support and guarantee his Saftey in his hiding places. Plain and simple.

[@MIG_creating]

Yeah but, they still got their homes didn’t they? You won’t EVER be able to see them from their perspectivE, that’s fine…

[@hounddog1011]

You got some colorful video up there but I started feeling the same vibe you did when going up those stairs. Thanks for sharing Dave, you have a great channel!

[@soysaucehairdye7869]

I knew you were in a sketchy situation when at the very start of the video the girl quickly covered her face with her hair.

[@zerocal76]

I caught that too. I also caught how she took a long hard look at his face as if to make sure to be able to easily recognize him later or remember him This guys going to get himself kidnapped if he keeps this up

[@Ayban3]

She was looking real fine too

[@matthewstegall5110]

Who didn't notice her ❤❤

[@AlkaMynd]

@@Ayban3that's a trans!!! LOL

[@LEXUS99995]

I like these self aware videos on the Whistling call out to others.

[@rona8663]

Great video David. Fascinating place and history.

[@BanditsandBusiness]

I love how you’re exploring these lesser known parts of Medellin in a fresh manner. I was in Communa 13 for the first time earlier today and took 1 of the metrocables to Juan XIII. Absolutely amazing. I will definitely return there!

[@bmacaulay18]

Go see Parque Arvi as well. Beautiful area.

[@mrgolstein]

The young lady asking you about a particular place...her "investigating..." response was ⛳

[@bmacaulay18]

Good luck on the mayor getting rid of that neighborhood. Pablo built more houses and schools for the people there than the government did. Regardless of his motivation those people's grand parents that got houses from and their families still love the guy. History is sometimes based on perspective. The people there have a completely different perspective from other parts or town. Good call on the bailing out after the whistle. Stay safe.

[@yagerr4279]

You def have some of the more wholesome nomad travel content. Chill & mature 🤎💯

[@farr5431]

The guy at 537 saw you recording and whistles and the guys ahead by the cab move to the side..they were probably more scared of you recording than anything else..but at the end of the day in this neighborhood you don’t get a second chance to be wrong

[@stclair1967]

I know that barrio whistle! Always trust your spider senses in Meddy. Great vid.

[@mikeb2611]

no tourist in their right mind would go up there anyway....no need to warn us

[@battletested2934]

😂

[@brokenalgorithm]

that dude whistled like it was pay day!

[@nealmccoy5727]

Man, Colombia is going downhill fast. The huge influx of Passport Bros has created a new cash cow for the gangs. I have spent about a year in Colombia in total and would not go there right now even if you paid me a large sum of money.

[@Cookieboy70]

Yep, same. I actually canceled my next trip. I knew those idiots were going to F it all up with all that social media.

[@dennynisevic7848]

But , why

[@Ambience88]

I didnt see one foreigner other than David and he was scared to get got himself. I don't see your logic

[@dlc2479]

​​@@Ambience88Where do you think the ppl who are drugging and robbing in poblado live?

[@Wildbot34]

Blaming passport bros, there are not as many as you think

[@metaldude1085]

your example is informative to see how someone might get robbed thanks david

[@LUCKHEF]

Good content 🙏🏽 your putting it on the line and earning the views got to respect that

[@freedomfighter2709]

I got a bad vibe the moment I saw the guy working on the bike and then the other guy on the bike was hesitant when you asked that question. Then, the whistle. He was signaling his buddies around the corner that you were coming. I’m glad you got out of there.

[@RareTS]

stay safe great vid as always

[@morecents7680]

@6:35 great call!! always trust your gut instinct/intuition/vibe... no amount of content creation for us living vicariously through you on KZbin is worth your life... you have loved ones... we appreciate all that you do as it is

[@Whole.Phantom]

Hey David, is there an official website for information on the festival in Barranquilla?

[@therafzerotour]

I like how you went with your gut feeling and went back down. Better to be safe

[@Wesna269]

Always trust your gut. Good video David.

[@SolemnGW2]

Saw your last video and then this, subscribed! Cool stuff. Found you because it was recommended after watching Bald And Bankrupt 😂 cheers happy travels

[@duncansmith7562]

many people do not like being filmed and their home neighborhoods treated as objects of curiosity. just taking out your phone and filming is an amazingly disrespectful thing to do, for many.

[@Niles-Guy]

Better to be safe David. Let Volpe or Kurt go into the danger zone 😂

[@spirittravels.]

Kurt mostly doesn't go to dangerous areas. The exceptions were Siloue in Cali, where he didn't even enter the area. Or a Brazilian Favela where he went with a guide. Most people have no understanding of the the fact that even the Touristic areas have risks, as these areas attract the Criminals.

[@RMCG4444]

@@spirittravels. to say Kurt doesn’t go to dangerous areas is just nonsense, not all of his videos are dangerous but he definitely goes to a lot of sketchy places

[@-Stickyfingers-]

What was the documentary you recommended and where to watch. Cheers

[@MolVideography]

Trusting your instinct is always the way to go 👍🏼 Oh and the perfectly timed thumbnail shot deserves a few thousand extra views haha

[@theguywholeaves]

It's always best to listen to your guts I guess. Thank you for that video. Very interesting ❤

[@harrychapin808]

I'm sure you noticed the small apartments on the way up those stairs were very ominous looking. The area was a bit darker and concealed. It's said that Escobar once had more $100 dollar 💵 bills in his possession than all of the United States. There are many properties of his on nearby islands that have been abandoned - HUGE MANSIONS!! It was the US gov't who provided Colombia with the surveillance and tracking technology to locate Escobar. 30 years ago the tracking technology was far less sophisticated. Radio signals were used to track his phone. The USA provided what Colombia needed... but the Colombians had to "take him out." They weren't there to capture him... they were there to execute him. Was he helping the poor people of Medellin or helping himself??! BOTH!!

[@KMYG720]

That whistle had the hairs on the bacc of my neck stand up‼️

[@LifewithDavid]

Me too

[@alfredodelacruz1864]

​@@LifewithDavidit's street sense brotha don't risk your life for content brotha

[@JakeTheSnake500]

A great life lesson, "trust your gut"!

[@FreddieArmstrong-ps7it]

As soon as I heard that whistle I got a really bad feeling. Glad you followed your instincts.

[@mattysthunder]

Also what was the name of the documentary you mentioned . I heard patron re-.... love ya work mate.

[@DavidEspinosa-jh5vy]

Escobar, el patrón del mal

[@mattysthunder]

@@DavidEspinosa-jh5vy thanks 👌

[@wickman.r4662]

¿What food and supplies to bring to Pandora? ¿How many nights?

[@LoversBe1]

I walked up in and around the neighborhoods in Comuna 13. It felt pretty safe there during the day though it didn’t feel entirely safe either… I would not do it at night.. I got some cool photos from there.. it looks a lot like some of the neighborhood that you were in here with lots of stairs. It was an interesting experience.

[@michaelnagy1990]

Great video

[@ylljamgjikola6834]

I went to Colombia 2 times the second time I flew from Bogota to Medellin I went all the way to the park with the exact cable car that you took I love Colombia I am thinking of moving there as I love the food and the people are much realistic than in the USA Thank you for sharing your experience with US much appreciated be safe

[@donyboy73]

That seemed like a smart move to go back down at 8:50

[@michaeltreglera6704]

I was yelling at the phone don't go up after that dude whistled!! Spidey sences were right!!😮

[@dieselryder78]

I worked with a Colombian dude that thought Pablo was a hero. He grew up through all that. He also had the sound of an ak-47 for a phone ring tone. Fun guy to work with No-fucks given what so ever. Meet some really interesting people working in the oil patch.

[@rayp4986]

I don’t think it matters if it’s from the goodness of his heart or not. People respect actions, not intentions.

[@user-ks3nr3cm3t]

Amazing❤❤

[@robbienorton9522]

I thought the same thing when I heard the whistle, you made the right call. You might have been okay but better to not risk anything unnecessarily

[@GoodEnoughSpanish]

Bro, interesting content and glad you getting views and all, but be safe out there. Just don't push the envelope too far, not worth it! One saving grace is that at least you know some Spanish. That definitely buys you some time and grace on the "lucky" streak.

[@Jav202x]

You are so brave, Im Colombian and I wouldn’t go there never

[@Stezworld]

Hey David Im glad you showing the sketchy parts of Medellin that probably 98% of foreigners may never see or even visit. Just watching this video I felt nervous for you. Curious is this a stratus 1 & 2 area?

[@worldwidetravel6381]

This Video was 🔥

[@TigerBl00d]

I've been trying to find El Patron de Mal. Where can i find this?

[@Wizz21]

In Rionegro, where he was born

[@lukeh6088]

You’re an honest guy David not trying to sugarcoat it. To an unassuming person I wouldn’t notice where I am

[@Whole.Phantom]

Hey David, what happened to that video you did recently where you said they let you milk a cow?

[@LifewithDavid]

I put it on members only.

[@Whole.Phantom]

@@LifewithDavid On Patreon or here? Was there something specific about it that made that the better option?

[@LifewithDavid]

@Whole.Phantom on KZbin membership. It didn’t get as many views, I think viewers who don’t already know me wouldn’t like that content.

[@angeldetierra3855]

You're right, that MFKR was a criminal. No glory to him or pity from me!

[@billcorder9452]

in 2021 I went to Medellin with my Puerto Rican friends. I am a total gringo so having my Spanish speaking friends along was needed. I wanted to go to BPE, so we did. We parked by the tour bus parking at the entrance on the main street into the barrio. We walked in and were met by very nice, and honest people. One of the locals who live in BPE his entire life, gave us a tour around the place. And we ended up drinking at one of the street side bars for the next 8 hours. We bought beers for our local tour guide, and other locals who wondered why a white gringo in his 50's was in the hood. I didnt feel unsafe at all. I was aware of my surroundings and didnt let my guard down, just in case (just like in Medellin proper and Lleras and Poblado). We left BPE at midnite, a little drunk and the locals we hung out with, walked us to our car at the end to make sure we were safe. True PE was a ruthless killer narco terrorist, and he built the barrio for the people whom he later used to hide him out and keep safe from law enforcement. In Colombia, you dont bring up PE, most of the people hate him, but like David said, the BPE people mostly like him and are grateful for their free houses. The houses by the way that were given to people, were handed down thru the families, and now there are very few OG people in BPE, and their kids and their kids kids are in the houses. They pass down free of charge, and they just pay power etc. Every country has their ugly past. We in the USA also, with some uglyness going on presently. Thats life.

[@user-mz8sq6xb5b]

♥️♥️🙏🏼

[@yamil555]

David, you made the right decision coming back down. Trust me, i know ,the part where there's pablo pictures you're go ,but even higher than where you went is a no good, my friend aunt leaves around there's, and i went with her at night there's so many people in the streets and was dying to pull my camera out and she told me don't you there ,that probably would have been my best video in my channel lol

[@SOttY-im6ve]

Nice video, Safety First always, Next time go with a friend to watch your background and surroundings, a risky neighbourhood during Night Time..Peace✌

[@alexeinazario8677]

Agree, good spidey sense (stay safe) and yes, way more bad than good.

[@chakachocolate3014]

Great job , always play it safe . 2 years ago I went up there with friend of mine from Switzerland, when you got around there we met 2 young guys then they whistled, a third guy came out of the jungle , I told him , let’s get back he tried to play though . I was like I am not having it . Let’s get back . I don’t like him too he created more sorrows, pains to people than he helped. By the way good job .

[@StreetbeefsKingMadnes]

@5:40 very good call on being aware and actually acknowledging permission needs to be requested before passing.., regardless of how safe they say it is, always respect the rules in the hood!

[@xenxike500]

Always go by your gut feeling, in the end you will see what could of happenened

[@RedgeNumber1]

Great video David, this is the type of content you should focus on. And the views speaks for themselves, keep it up! Long time fan

[@shabadime10]

Cute "working" chica 💖 in beginning of 📹

[@J.D.Vision]

Indeed...

[@yopito1025]

She wasn't a working chica, because he was in a residential neighborhood, not centro, poblado and definitely not a "pink zone". That's how some girls dress up. I'm surprised you get impressed quite easily, no wonder why some foreigners end up dead with the real working girls. 😐

[@adamhenry5019]

She was a 10 for sure

[@sobo1289]

100 %... Lets go back and interview her haha! @@adamhenry5019

[@yusufdelrio2728]

be careful dude its not worth risking your life

[@moshesierra6849]

I’ve been there and I was told not to go beyond the wall area The rest is a dangerous ghetto

[@alessiovalentino189]

What was going on or what were they doing at the top of the hill?

[@LifewithDavid]

Not good things

[@spencerbainter677]

Such a lovely place❤.

[@mattysthunder]

Hi everyone, im constantly hearing and watching clips of how bad things are in medellin. Im planning to move to colombia in 3 months. Is barranquilla / santa marta the same or is it just medellin and cali? Im Australian 🇦🇺

[@dd___dc]

Barranquilla is soupouseley the coast my ex was from there

[@Wizz21]

Dont worry mate, althought we dont have security like in Australia or Europe, you can go to Santa Marta without any problems.

[@bballah9969]

Mijo dando papaya ah lo maximo primero con la camera, segundo preguntando si es peligroso oh no, y ultimo con la cara de gringo y el acento. Mucho pilas viejo y cuidate porfavor Dios te cuida de todo peligro y mal 🙏

[@Ryan-ul7dy]

Es su manera de atraer a más gente a su canal

[@dlc2479]

A lot of these youtubers are semi-suic*dal at this point.

[@Ryan-ul7dy]

@@dlc2479 anything for the views man

[@Jupiter_9911]

It seemed like the people didn't want to get filmed. I have been wondering for a while now about the consequences of Passport Creeps exploiting the population in their videos. Wondering if they caught up to it

[@dlc2479]

Exactly and then they're shocked that they're dropping like flies now☠️

[@Jupiter_9911]

@dlc2479 It's the black entitlement they are used to be getting in the states. They think they have the same above the law privileges outside of the country LMAO these clowns 🤡

[@chadn8856]

always listen to the spidey senses.

[@andersbjerregaard6243]

Am I the only one who missed what we're supposed to look for at 6:11? I missed what he highlighted in the circle

[@RoyVoth-df1fb]

My Spidey sense's went off as soon as he whistle and even more when he said come on.

[@MohammadaliAnsarizadeh]

I would never visit that neighborhood alone as a foreign toursit.

[@fredsands9220]

Spidey senses don't exist outside comic books, but if people mean intuition then it's right at least 80% of the time.

[@dukes1993724]

David, My friends and I are coming down tomorrow. We want to stay safe but have fun in Medellin. What are your recommendations for places to party at down there?

[@johanw696]

David, HORRIBLE decision going up passed Pablo's touristic block. GREAT decision not keep going up after you felt the bad vibes after hearing the whistle. Even a Colombian like myself, won't ever go to a barrio like Pablo's alone and a camera on my hand. You are lucky you are alive brother! Medellin is nothing to play with, once they acknowledge you are American, you are marked! Stay safe!!!

[@BWGB1204]

5:40 as soon as you started asking them where to go, I was like that's not too smart. If I were there to do you wrong, I'd be like "yea, just go on up that way. Let me show you." And lead you to a boxed in dark place. I'm glad you figured it out before anything happened. You made yourself a mark. You should have just walked on where you wanted to go like a boss.

[@Whole.Phantom]

Which Comuna is this in?

[@aahsimovieprojects]

it's in Comuna 9/Buenos Aires

[@usmclongrangebrainsurgeon]

Is this at the bottom of the 3 crosses hike?

[@aahsimovieprojects]

no, that's on the other side of town

[@antdeezy34]

Is this near comuna 3 or another. .

[@leidicita.1270]

No busques el peligro, a veces nos juega una mala pasada y no salimos librados. Exceso de confianza el peor enemigo de muchos .

[@seamusog100]

Going to medd in September for 4 days first time Barrio Boston advice

[@gearjamin6839]

Last time I was in Medellín, 2019 just before the covid outbreak I met Pablos brother Roberto, actually set down and talked to him for about 10 minutes, was a very friendly old man and humble.

[@tanweerahmed6861]

Is this place near comuna13 ?

[@Bringmeoneofthosechickens]

06:26 Smart call bro. Love your content but please be careful.

[@wadatmusik2859]

I think that whistle is universally known. No matter where you're from, should be able to interpret that.

[@trevorsmith7753]

0:02 Uses hair to cover face. Wasn't lookin' there, chica.

[@luisduarte167]

Thats crazy

[@brandipaugh-sullivan3961]

I’ve seen that on Netflix as well

[@jburckhardt]

Try hiding the camera . I can tell that they didn't feel comfortable when you asked if it was safe or not. Anyhow , you got out of there Alive! 👍 don't do that, why risk your life for a few dollars

[@robyee3325]

Good point. Asking if their neighborhood is safe is kind of insulting them by saying your neighborhood is unsafe.

[@joshb6361]

It’s a man baby!!! - Austin Powers

[@LifewithDavid]

Haha

[@echoesofdarknesss]

@@Black-Circle Pablo Escobar: El Patrón del Mal

[@gringoloco4]

Total transformer at the beginning

[@jackieescobar5991]

Does it matter with what kind of motive he did the houses?.. what matters is that he gave homes to poor people, we have plenty of corrupt people in congress and they have done nothing for the marginalized people of Colombia.

[@here4gene]

Pablo gave to the have-nots of Colombia. The 'have's" work hard to keep chaos, inequality, and insecurity on the forefront. His actions, like all benevolent rebels, threatens the power structure, the status quo

[@teamperry757]

That whistle

[@davidmilner2330]

How the employment there I would really like to move there However I have lots to learn about their way of life Is real estate and employments.