Exploring Provenza Medellin
Adjacent to Comuna 13, Provenza stands out as Medellín’s most famous neighborhood. Immortalized in a song by Karol G and frequented by celebrities like Bad Bunny, Time Out magazine has recognized this area as one of the coolest streets in the world. Provenza is not just a single street nor an entire neighborhood; it is […]
Is Medellin safe?
Is Medellin safe? I get asked this question all the time. People who have never been here still have a (distorted) image of Medellin and Colombia, and while the country can still be hazardous in some parts, Medellin has made strides in terms of safety. The 80s and 90s were highly violent times, but nowadays, […]
Time and weather in Medellin
Time in Medellín Medellín operates on Colombia Time (COT), which aligns with Central Standard Time (CST) in the United States, placing it in the same time zone as cities like Chicago and Houston. Additionally, it shares this time zone with Quito and Lima. During Daylight Saving Time, Medellín corresponds to Central Daylight Time (CDT), meaning […]
Prepagos Medellin Guide to have fun and stay safe
Welcome to our Prepagos Medellin Guide. One of the most frequent questions I receive is about the girls in Medellín: where can one find them, and is it dangerous? While there are girls everywhere, the real question here is about “prepagos” or prostitutes. With the new mayor, this topic has become even more contentious and […]