One of the most underrated capital cities in the world, great people, food, nightlife, business friendly, entrepreneurship hub, great universities. It is has a great geographic location, 3 hrs from miami, 4 hrs form mexico city, 6 from buenos Aires, 3 hrs from Lima, 4 hrs from dallas, several flights to US cities, cost of living its decent. I am glad you love Bogota!
The saddest side of it is that it's underrated by its own dwellers. In most cases visitors from different parts of the world get impressed by the beauty and everything the city offers, sadly it's the local who keep speaking ill of the city. I, born and raised in Bogotá, have had hot debates with other Bogotanos, having to defend my city from them. The nicest things I've heard about Bogotá, I've heard them from foreigners either visiting or living in the city.
My spouse's cousin, a graduate of La U Javeriana - Cali - visited bgtá. He was so impressed with the amount of money circulating. I really don't know exactly what he saw but I was very proud that he liked bogotá. I didn't care for Cali, maybe it's more for singles, I don't know. Plus I prefer bogotá's weather.
As a Bogotan, I loved your description. We still have some security issues and third world problems, but we’re working on them and I feel positive about the future of my city.
I really love Bogota Colombia, being from a small town in Tennessee, I find the people of Bogota give me great respect and I have much respect for them also .I'm pretty sure this is where I will retire one day .I'm getting married in Bogota Colombia December 2022 to the most beautiful woman with a beautiful heart this is my soul mate ❤
Wow, I live in Decherd Tennessee, (Winchester basically) and I am solo'ing to Bogota on Sunday, Christmas day, departing monday to see friends in Costa Rica then on to Mexico. Congrats on your wedding! I'll be one of the gringos in town from right back home, on the dates around your event! :D
Greetings! My family & I spent end of the year holidays in Cosby TN, 1st time visiting the state, hiked several times in The Smokys, children skiied in Gatlinburg, my most exciting moment was at Newfound Gap when I stumbled upon the historic Appalachian trail. I was elated. The scariest... when upon returning from Abrams Falls at night time the exit road was iced & 2 cars had fallen into the ditch & over 25 cars including us were stuck in the parking lot. Thank GOD the gas tank was full, we waited about 2 hours while the snow plow cleared another alt road, then one by one the cars exited the area & the snow plow driver was out waiting at the main road & would let the park ranger know when each car made it out safely & would say to send out the next car. On our way out we did slide on a curb but there was a parking area and we were able to turn onto the road again. That night what would've been an hour & a half ride back to Cosby turned into a 3+ hr. drive home. We drove slowly on the snow covered road and staying as close to the mountainside because the other side was the river. (Gulp) We were all praying & quiet on the way back. And we were so happy to make it out safely. 😅 And for the record I want to return, at the same time of year when bears are going into hybernation. I love the cold weather & hiking in it, we want to go up to Mount LeConte, hopefully even lodge up there too. The Smokys are beautiful.
My husband also liked Bogotá. He said one day: This is like being in United States! Everything is done quickly. You just say something and it is done! People is very efficient.
You speak Spanish and can blend in easy. Someone like Andrew sticks out like a sore thumb, no chance he hasn't got a crowd/crew around him, he is big papaya.
@@ogunsiron2 bro, that's not the US where race matters, in Latin American societies what is most important is how much you have/ the people you know rather than your skin color (at least in my experience)
@@ichbinhier355 disagree that race does not matter in latam. it matters differently and "race" is very much not as clear cut as in, say, usa. for example, in latam there is much more room for "mixed" ppl in the "White" group than in the usa
I also LOVE Bogota!!! Overall, Colombia is continuously rising ( low cost of living with great healthcare) and Medellin, Cartagena, Bucaramanga, Cali. Barranquilla, Santa Marta, San Andres and Bogota are just as modern as European/USA cities.
As a Colombian who has lived outside Colombia for many years, I believe Bogotá has a special charm. I agree with everything this video describes. But I will also say that Bogotá has two flaws, one being traffic and two being safety or lack thereof. That said, Bogotá is just the perfect mix of cosmopolitanism, affordability, connectivity, culture and great surrondings. One thing to add to this video:from Bogotá you are a few hours away from the llanos, epic landscapes, coffee growing regions, and much more.
@@ezrato Seems to have lots of pros….any cons ? We are traveling in search of our favorite retirement city, between Mexico and Argentina. We are currently living in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. This search will take at least a few years but right now our short list is San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico Xela, Guatemala Manizales, Colombia Cuenca, Ecuador Arequipa, Peru Buenas Aires, Argentina We are cool weather lovers.
@@therehastobesomethingmoore Main con would be that it's near an active volcano. In the event of an eruption, lahars wouldn't likely affect Manizales, but there would be some ashfall which wouldn't be particularly pleasant. Nothing deadly though, unless you're someone who's physically sensitive to that kind of thing. Eruptions also don't seem to be frequent.
My first time in Colombia I went to Bogota on a business trip. I had a chance to buy a beautiful apartment in Bario de Santa Barbara. To this very day I regret not doing it.
Im in medellin on my 3rd month looking to call it home. Saw andrew mentioning it and between Tbilisi, istanbul and colombia i made the choice to come here sight unseen. Glad i did & simply love it. Im from bahrain and andrew did a short video about my country & its on point. Thank you sir for all your efforts ☺️
Yes, Bogotá is beautifull,place to spent time and to do tourism ,many people speak about the bad things more that about good things of my country but we need to be sincere every cities around have ,insecurity,and drogs problems ,but Colombia is a magican country to work and live God bless You brother excelent video .😊
I live and work in Colombia. I love Medellin, the "City of eternal spring" but have recently spent some time in Bucaramanga, Department of Santander.... Also a beautiful city with wonderful people and cuisine... I agree though with the sentiment that the climate in Bogota is preferable being a little cooler.... Manizales in the department of Caldas is also beautiful with great weather and even greater people.... You really are spoilt for choice in Colombia....
I want to see Bucaramanga. I Fly from Atlanta. I bought one apt. in Puerto Colombia. 2nd Apt I prefer a cooler climate and smaller city than Barranquill. Can you please suggest a place to stay in Bucaramanga while I explore
Big plus to Bogota is its the headquarters for Avianca Airlines the largest airline in Latin America. In other words you can fly anywhere in Latin America from Bogota nonstop.
We colombians are always in a cozy mood, especially with foreigners. Andrew, you said it.: One must be there where everyone treats you well, because they make you feel at home.
Lived in bogota in the late 2000s. Was one of the few gringos around. It sure has changed but I love bogota, even more than some other cities. I always feel at home. Yea it’s cold, but I still like it. It’s a comfortable city
Where in bogotá do you live if I nay ask? I lived there in the late 80's and there was a good amount of germans well established & living in the Chía area (N. bogotá).
Cold? Bogota has the most perfect weather in the world. Fresh, but not cold, if a little chillier by night a jacket suffice just fine.. And when sunny, lighter cloths and you are just fine. No need for A/C ever. Never better weather.
Love it too and been many times. 1) No mosquitoes! 2) High elevation forces you into good shape just walking around 3) Best dance club in the entire world - Theatron 4) Eats: 5th Best restaurant of my life - Leo at about $100/person, Bubble Waffle and Crepes & Waffles 5) The ever insane Tejo sport - explosive air bowling in a sense, cheap and with a crate of beer included!
Bogota is the home for millions of people. plus is the power house of Colombia. it adopts foreigners of different countries and departments and supply work,education, delicious food, entertainment and many others. inside Colombia is known as la nevera. or the fridge. due to the weather but also it literally provides a living for all who lives in it. muchas gracias Bogota
The neighborhood scene reminds me of Los Condes in Santiago Chile. I agree, the architecture in many spots in South America puts North America to shame
@@jacobbordenkircherr.s.b.ia5679 if you are talking about English speaking countries then yes, but western European are beautiful in terms of architecture, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy...
@@ichbinhier355 I am from Germany. In my opinion, Western Europe's architecture seems bland compared to many Eastern European and Latin American countries. Latin America has more colourful buildings, while Eastern Europe has more gray buildings.
I did not get to see a lot of Bogota when I was there, as we spent only a couple of days there returning from the lovely San Andreas island. It seemed like a nice place, and I ran into some Germans traveling. Since I spent 10 years in Germany, I was able to speak German to them, which was refreshing. I have yet to go to Medellin, but my wife has been there. We live in a city not far from Venezuela, and it's quiet and the people are wonderful. The motos are crazy, though, cutting you off frequently and other crazy things. I think they all imagine they are Evil Knievel. Sadly, I see one or two moto accidents weekly. But in general, the people here are lovely. Built a house here, and that's been a fun experience. I'm still stuck in 6 figures. To get to 7 figures and beyond, I have to do things quite a bit differently. Working on it. :D
I've been to Bogota. I thought I was in Seattle, Washington. Way to wet (drizzle), cloudy, and cold. Spent ten days further down in elevation at Pieria (4,500 feet). Perfect temperature, not so much rain but lots of overcast. Got to go further down "the mountain" to Medellin for the perfect weather -- 75F and sunshine.
You were there during raining season, which is in November, but the rest of the year is perfect weather: Fresh, but not cold, if a little chillier by night a jacket suffice just fine. And when sunny, lighter cloths and you are just fine. No need for A/C ever. Never better weather.
I'm from Seattle. I bought an apartement in Puerto Colombia on the coast. I'm looking for a second home in cooler climate in Colombia. Can you recommend a small town near Medellin or Bogota? I don't like big cities. .thanks, Anna
The same could be applied to Quito - except of connectivity. I moved to Quito couple of months ago and enjoy all the things you've mentioned. Thank you for breaking negative stereotypes about Latin America - so many people don't know that it's a nice place to live.
One of the best Colombia videos I’ve seen in a while and I’m nothing like this guy but also love the same things about Bogota. Great city, great people. Amo a Bogota.
I was born in Bogota, and seeing it grow internationally makes me feel so proud!! Every summer I spent there I felt very happy!! I had bought property there but being in the USA and taking care of family was very difficult but I regret it.
Only went once, about 2010. But even the hotel staff warned us about walking around, said we should only get into taxis they call for us….either it was dangerous or they are very paranoid…and we were in a very upscale area. We are currently traveling, looking for our favorite retirement city to settle in. We plan to visit Manizales in Colombia.
Best places to retire in Colombia...Cool/Spring Temps: Medellin, Manizales, Pereira, Armenia and Bucaramanga. Cold Temps: Bogota, Tunja, Pasto and Pamplona/Berlin. Warm/Caribbean: Cartagena, Barranquilla and Santa Marta
I like Bogotá and I've been going for nearly 40 years (with some long breaks), but the idea of Bogotá as a world center of nice people would probably leave most bogotanos dissolved in laughter. I feel that they sell their city short, in part because they don't sufficiently know what the rest of the world is like, but if you gave me pen and paper to jot down keywords for Bogotá I don't think "friendly people" would get there. I do agree with the rest of it--I like that it's not hot, it's got the (geographically) largest expanse of urban well-being that I've ever seen, and even the rest of it is far better than it used to be. And it's not nearly as provincial as it used to be, although it was better for classical music in the 1980s because they had a pipeline to Soviet-bloc countries (especially Bulgaria) as barter-for-coffee, believe it or not. For me the key connectivity thing (since I just go to/from the US which has never been a connectivity issue) is that you can get anywhere in Colombia so easily. Leaving the most obvious for last, it's got way too much street crime, but they've changed some laws today (literally, today) that might improve matters a bit.
Bogotá is only cold during the night or early morning, during the day is warm in the upper 70s, all the Bus rapid transit (BRT) are equipped with air-condition and most are electric buses, also most of the upscale hotels come with Air conditioning in every room. I love the weather in Bogotá, especially because I love bike riding, and walking during the day, at night you definitely need a sweater.
@@LiticoBunenditcher "demasiado frío" el que se vive en Canadá y en el Norte de EEUU. Para uno que ha sufrido de ese verdaderamente frío, el clima de Bogotá es muy bueno.
I'm originally from Bogotá and have been abroad for many years and after living in the US, New Zealand and Europe, I would say that Bogota is one of the most expat friendly cities in the world. 100% recommended for business, travel and living 👍.
So why don't you move back? Talk about exaggeration "one of the most expat friendly in world" lol not long ago it was one of the most dangerous places in world, its still no paradise, not even close.
@@fgafootball it depends on what kind of expat you are... All the expats I know choose countries like Colombia because we find the brand name countries overpriced and boring. Give me Medellin, Mexico City or Bangkok any day over London, Dubai or NY.
@@simonchristopherrule7313 you're not from bogota though and moved away. My point is she obviously left cause there were things she wanted abroad she couldn't get in bogota, like a decent job. Not everyone is a millionaire who can afford multiple homes around world. The cities you mention, you can actually make money.
@@fgafootball Oh for sure I am talking about location independent people that earn the same regardless of where they live (there are a lot of them after covid). In that sense living in a vibrant city where cost of living is low is probably smarter than paying through the teeth in rent, transport and taxes in a city Like LA for example.
FFFFFF I LOVE BOGOTA....... IN FACT i GREW UP HERE AND I WAS BORN SO, FOR ME IT'S THE BEST CITY IN AMERICA LATINA!..... THANKS FOR TALKING ABOUT BOGOTA I LOVE IT!! ........ GREETINGS FROM BOGOTA COLOMBIA!
Hi Andrew, also the prices on fresh veggies and the variety of fruits and that on every other corner there’s a moms n pop’s store. There’s no scarcity here
The worst thing is the terrible traffic. They badly need a subway system. I know they are building one and phase 1 will be completed by 2028 (maybe). Until then, moving about in the city will be difficult. North Bogota is nice especially around Unicentro. That is where you are talking about. South Bogota is bad but not as bad as other Latin Countries. If you are into bird watching, it is probably the best city in the World for birding. They have nice city parks with a lot of birds and several large (well run) national parks just a few hours' drive from the city which are also great for hiking.
Ok, it’s cozy. Got it. Thanks Andrew. “..Makes you feel..nice” 🤣. I’ll stay in Playa Del Carmen,MX for now and smash volleyball while I’m still young enough. Maybe Bogota when I’m old. I think the Cancun airport is every bit as good, in regards to “connectivity”. Cheers 🍻.
Here is one big warning. It's the third highest national capital in the world. Only Quito, Ecuador, and La Paz, Bolivia, are higher. It's over 2,600 meters or 8,600 feet high. This will be a big adjustment.
Every time I mention to my friends that I want to move to Colombia … they all say the same - Do not! It is very dangerous. Every time I listen to Andrew I have different impression. Could anyone shine the light?! P.S. I do not speak Spanish maybe this is the problem
When I want to gauge the security of a place I just google "tourist robbed/stabbed/murdered/raped in ........" You get a good idea of the situation there.
there are plenty of videos about it, but its basically about "Medellin if you want to party, meet extroverted people in t-shirts and be a sugar daddy" vs "Bogotá if you want to make business , and meet introverted people in sweaters and independent girls".
Hello Nomad. I see your in Bogotá, I am as well. Are you worried of the upcoming vaccine pass requirements that are going to be implemented on the 15th of November to enter restaurants, bars, museums, clubs, ect.? I am planning on leaving if I am asked to show papers to enter said places.
fortunately that nonsense ended and nobody is asking for that paper anymore. (yes most of the people asking for it then wanted to see just the paper, but for traveling all the international airlines where asking for the digital one even until like 6 months ago)
Ok now I wish you'd go to Mauritius and reviewed it, the "everything works and functions, everything feels nice" may not apply unfotunately. You know maybe everything feels great if you pay a lot, so it would be sensical for you to share the approximate cost of "everything feeling great" north american standard style
I’m from Bogota I like some things but miss they old days In Bogota, now I don’t like to much specially the traffic and thefts , now I’m living in Texas where I life it’s normal without the Covid physcos.
I used to live in Texas , among all the places I have lived in my 60 years , Texas is the most racist , I am glad I am out of that backwards ass bubba state
Andrew, I have put a similar comment under your recent video '6 countries open to everyone November 2021'. There has been recent news that Colombia is introducing a mandatory vaccine passport to enter public venues starting November 17th. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks
Operating UK business living in Cali (gas electric £60 per month) - love it except for the food - gotta go to Bogota for a decent meal (or home food) - oops ESG - under COP50k on petrol the last 2 months - so....
I lived and worked in Colombia for 9 years but a little bit south of Bogotá in a small town called Melgar. I would love to find a way to live Tybee again. I am not even a 6 digit earner and just don't understand how it would be feasible work a military retirement if you can advise I may take the leap of faith.
quote from state department website: All U.S. citizens who do not also hold Colombian citizenship must present a valid U.S. passport to enter and leave Colombia. U.S. citizens do not need a Colombian visa for a tourist or business stay of 90 days or less or for cumulative stays of 180 days or less per calendar year.
Starting on November 16 which is less than a week away, in Colombia you will be required to show your vaccine card to do absolutely anything in Columbia. I just got back from Columbia and have tons of friends there. This is very sad to me.
Yes it is sad that the Colombian government is always imposing these rules since the pandemic , it feels like they just want to always be seen as busy and doing something . Hopefully this new rule will be short lived since it will only stifle business . I have posted a few videos of different parts of Colombia over the year it's such a wonderful country 🇨🇴
Mandates are GREAT ! They really get rid of the riffraff - the no science flat earther types. But will Colombia enforce these vaccine requirements?? Probably not. Some places will, some places won’t. Hopefully this COVID thing can go away with natural immunity or vaccines soon so that things can go back closer to normalcy.
"Women"...proceed to go to the town of Santa Fe in search of prostitutes, there are beautiful women all over the world, in South America you can go to Venezuela, the coast of Ecuador or the women of Rosario and the triple border between Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina has beautiful women, what an obsession with Colombian women the gringos have, it seems more like a Hollywood fetish.
Both are great, Bogota is more an international city and the largest business hub in Colombia that translates in more business opportunities. Medellín is a smaller city but great for living. If you have a business offshore and earn US dollars, Medellín is a good choice.
They are planning to but it hasn't yet be implemented. Colombia really doesn't have the culture of "Freedom" the US has and orobably around 75% of people support de mandates so there was truly no reason for the government to not impose them. That being said, it is likely the mandates exist in theory but NOT in practice.
@@diegogalvan1110, same in Brazil ("leis que pegam e leis que não pegam", in Portuguese). They passed a law last year full of mandates and 💩, but - at the end of the day - most regions never enforced them. The small town where I live (170 km East of Rio de Janeiro-RJ) never saw a lockdown. Most people declined from getting the jabs (they like to self-medicate with Ivermectin, Vitamin C & D, Zinc), survival rate is around 99%, cloth muzzle use is optional etc...
@@fabiogoncalves9728 Yes, the survival rate is high, but Brasil still had over 500,000 deaths from Covid. I think they are/were second only to the US. And that is not counting those who have permanent or temporary damage due to Covid (but survived).
Thanks for focusing on positive and interesting locations rather than enumerating the negatives about a certain other country. Its much more interesting in my opinion.
You laid out your case for Bogota' very well, and I understand why you might prefer it, but if somebody doesn't like the weather of Seattle they would far prefer the "City of Eternal Spring" which is Medellin. I don't live there currently because I chose to live in a smaller city, but if you like big cities I think Medellin is one of the best in the world.
It depends a lot on how your friend is, I mean the physical appearance and his ability to conquer, a tall, white, blue-eyed and good looking guy can easily conquer a Colombian woman who is attractive and above all that is not a prepaid or prostitute, although I have seen everything
As a Colombian woman, I say that your friend may be right, however it depends on factors such as: age, education and wealth. A girl with barely high school or technical school, on minimum wage, living in a working neighborhood will be easy to get than a highly educated one that speaks languages, have money and come from high class parents. Also if is a escort or one that looks for a "gringo" to give her money that one is going to be very easy to get. So, your friend may be clubbing with those that expect him to give them money, and take them out of the country. The really good ones are difficult to get, because they have many options, including relocating without needing a gringo to do so.
People get up early in the morning for a number of reasons, "Safety"/ LOL, yes, I lived in Medellin, Colombia in 2021. Its a violent sh*t hole in a tropical paradise. You have been warned. Good Luck.
The climate in Bogota is perfect. The architecture and the landscaping is perfect!
One of the most underrated capital cities in the world, great people, food, nightlife, business friendly, entrepreneurship hub, great universities. It is has a great geographic location, 3 hrs from miami, 4 hrs form mexico city, 6 from buenos Aires, 3 hrs from Lima, 4 hrs from dallas, several flights to US cities, cost of living its decent. I am glad you love Bogota!
The saddest side of it is that it's underrated by its own dwellers. In most cases visitors from different parts of the world get impressed by the beauty and everything the city offers, sadly it's the local who keep speaking ill of the city. I, born and raised in Bogotá, have had hot debates with other Bogotanos, having to defend my city from them. The nicest things I've heard about Bogotá, I've heard them from foreigners either visiting or living in the city.
My spouse's cousin, a graduate of La U Javeriana - Cali - visited bgtá. He was so impressed with the amount of money circulating. I really don't know exactly what he saw but I was very proud that he liked bogotá. I didn't care for Cali, maybe it's more for singles, I don't know. Plus I prefer bogotá's weather.
As a Bogotan, I loved your description. We still have some security issues and third world problems, but we’re working on them and I feel positive about the future of my city.
I could not agree more with your assessment of Bogota
I really love Bogota Colombia, being from a small town in Tennessee, I find the people of Bogota give me great respect and I have much respect for them also .I'm pretty sure this is where I will retire one day .I'm getting married in Bogota Colombia December 2022 to the most beautiful woman with a beautiful heart this is my soul mate ❤
Hey Sammie,
Congratulations in your marriage. Which lawyer you recommend in Bogota for such a process? Thanks
Wow, I live in Decherd Tennessee, (Winchester basically) and I am solo'ing to Bogota on Sunday, Christmas day, departing monday to see friends in Costa Rica then on to Mexico. Congrats on your wedding! I'll be one of the gringos in town from right back home, on the dates around your event! :D
Greetings! My family & I spent end of the year holidays in Cosby TN, 1st time visiting the state, hiked several times in The Smokys, children skiied in Gatlinburg, my most exciting moment was at Newfound Gap when I stumbled upon the historic Appalachian trail. I was elated. The scariest... when upon returning from Abrams Falls at night time the exit road was iced & 2 cars had fallen into the ditch & over 25 cars including us were stuck in the parking lot. Thank GOD the gas tank was full, we waited about 2 hours while the snow plow cleared another alt road, then one by one the cars exited the area & the snow plow driver was out waiting at the main road & would let the park ranger know when each car made it out safely & would say to send out the next car. On our way out we did slide on a curb but there was a parking area and we were able to turn onto the road again. That night what would've been an hour & a half ride back to Cosby turned into a 3+ hr. drive home. We drove slowly on the snow covered road and staying as close to the mountainside because the other side was the river. (Gulp) We were all praying & quiet on the way back. And we were so happy to make it out safely. 😅
And for the record I want to return, at the same time of year when bears are going into hybernation. I love the cold weather & hiking in it, we want to go up to Mount LeConte, hopefully even lodge up there too. The Smokys are beautiful.
My husband also liked Bogotá. He said one day: This is like being in United States! Everything is done quickly. You just say something and it is done! People is very efficient.
Except for waiting in line at the supermercado. I was in Bogotá, and I want to return maybe some day? But I don't want to fly too much.
no one gives a fcuk what your husband said.
I live in Bogota since 2015, I am Argentine. It was the best decision of my life
You speak Spanish and can blend in easy. Someone like Andrew sticks out like a sore thumb, no chance he hasn't got a crowd/crew around him, he is big papaya.
@@fgafootball don't they have local White ppl there? there are tons in mx
@@ogunsiron2 bro, that's not the US where race matters, in Latin American societies what is most important is how much you have/ the people you know rather than your skin color (at least in my experience)
@@ichbinhier355 disagree that race does not matter in latam. it matters differently and "race" is very much not as clear cut as in, say, usa. for example, in latam there is much more room for "mixed" ppl in the "White" group than in the usa
There are much more racist
I also LOVE Bogota!!! Overall, Colombia is continuously rising ( low cost of living with great healthcare) and Medellin, Cartagena, Bucaramanga, Cali. Barranquilla, Santa Marta, San Andres and Bogota are just as modern as European/USA cities.
As a Colombian who has lived outside Colombia for many years, I believe Bogotá has a special charm. I agree with everything this video describes. But I will also say that Bogotá has two flaws, one being traffic and two being safety or lack thereof. That said, Bogotá is just the perfect mix of cosmopolitanism, affordability, connectivity, culture and great surrondings. One thing to add to this video:from Bogotá you are a few hours away from the llanos, epic landscapes, coffee growing regions, and much more.
Bogota tiene sus fallas pero tiene una vibra única, el que se aburra en Bogotá se aburre en cualquiera parte del mundo
Finally I found somebody who loves the eternal autumn like I do. Medellin nice but Bogota is my home away from home.
Medellin is humid, I also prefer and like Bogota's cooler climate.
After living in Colombia for 6 months, I can say that Bogota is my second favourite city, right after Manizales.
@Lupoty He said in his post that Manizales is his favorite city.
We think we may retire in Manizales but we have not been there yet to check it out. We love cool weather and Manizales seems to be very safe.
@@therehastobesomethingmoore Good choice in my opinion. The weather here is nice and cool, and it's reasonably safe too
@@ezrato
Seems to have lots of pros….any cons ?
We are traveling in search of our favorite retirement city, between Mexico and Argentina. We are currently living in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. This search will take at least a few years but right now our short list is
San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico
Xela, Guatemala
Manizales, Colombia
Cuenca, Ecuador
Arequipa, Peru
Buenas Aires, Argentina
We are cool weather lovers.
@@therehastobesomethingmoore Main con would be that it's near an active volcano. In the event of an eruption, lahars wouldn't likely affect Manizales, but there would be some ashfall which wouldn't be particularly pleasant. Nothing deadly though, unless you're someone who's physically sensitive to that kind of thing. Eruptions also don't seem to be frequent.
My first time in Colombia I went to Bogota on a business trip. I had a chance to buy a beautiful apartment in Bario de Santa Barbara. To this very day I regret not doing it.
Im in medellin on my 3rd month looking to call it home. Saw andrew mentioning it and between Tbilisi, istanbul and colombia i made the choice to come here sight unseen. Glad i did & simply love it. Im from bahrain and andrew did a short video about my country & its on point. Thank you sir for all your efforts ☺️
Yes, Bogotá is beautifull,place to spent time and to do tourism ,many people speak about the bad things more that about good things of my country but we need to be sincere every cities around have ,insecurity,and drogs problems ,but Colombia is a magican country to work and live God bless You brother excelent video .😊
I live and work in Colombia. I love Medellin, the "City of eternal spring" but have recently spent some time in Bucaramanga, Department of Santander.... Also a beautiful city with wonderful people and cuisine...
I agree though with the sentiment that the climate in Bogota is preferable being a little cooler....
Manizales in the department of Caldas is also beautiful with great weather and even greater people....
You really are spoilt for choice in Colombia....
I like Ibagué but certainly Manizales and Bucaramanga are much better-put-together cities in that size category.
@@MrRJS27 If you like & enjoy hot weather then Ibagué is for you. I like the cold.
I haven't been to Bucaramanga, what's it like compared to Medellin? I go to Medellin occasionally and I especially enjoy road cycling there.
@@velocirapture89 Bucaramanga is smaller than Medellín but beautiful. Very nice people and beautiful women
I want to see Bucaramanga. I Fly from Atlanta. I bought one apt. in Puerto Colombia. 2nd Apt I prefer a cooler climate and smaller city than Barranquill. Can you please suggest a place to stay in Bucaramanga while I explore
Big plus to Bogota is its the headquarters for Avianca Airlines the largest airline in Latin America. In other words you can fly anywhere in Latin America from Bogota nonstop.
I’ve never seen green onions so amazing like in Colombia 🇨🇴
I came to Medellín in 2021 and loved it. I will finally get to Bogotá later this month and I am really looking forward to it!
Greetings from La Ceja, Colombia and all the smaller pueblos that don't have those big city problems. Been here for 5 years, best place I ever lived.
Hola I want to purchase an apt. In a small town with nice weather. I bought one in Puerto Colombia but the heat year round is too much.
We colombians are always in a cozy mood, especially with foreigners. Andrew, you said it.: One must be there where everyone treats you well, because they make you feel at home.
I totally agree with you, It is one ofe the best places to live or start a business in latinamerica. Nice weather, cozy and well connected.
Lived in bogota in the late 2000s. Was one of the few gringos around. It sure has changed but I love bogota, even more than some other cities. I always feel at home. Yea it’s cold, but I still like it. It’s a comfortable city
Cold? Where you from a hot desert?
Where in bogotá do you live if I nay ask? I lived there in the late 80's and there was a good amount of germans well established & living in the Chía area (N. bogotá).
@@theosteknion6219 I dont live there now but near the US embassy before. Not the flashy neighborhood but I liked it
Cold? Bogota has the most perfect weather in the world. Fresh, but not cold, if a little chillier by night a jacket suffice just fine.. And when sunny, lighter cloths and you are just fine. No need for A/C ever. Never better weather.
Love it too and been many times. 1) No mosquitoes! 2) High elevation forces you into good shape just walking around 3) Best dance club in the entire world - Theatron 4) Eats: 5th Best restaurant of my life - Leo at about $100/person, Bubble Waffle and Crepes & Waffles 5) The ever insane Tejo sport - explosive air bowling in a sense, cheap and with a crate of beer included!
your tejo sport desc is spot on lmfao
I love my Bogotá, thanks for the video.
Hit the nail on the head!!! Exactly why l love Bogota.
Bogota is the home for millions of people. plus is the power house of Colombia. it adopts foreigners of different countries and departments and supply work,education, delicious food, entertainment and many others. inside Colombia is known as la nevera. or the fridge. due to the weather but also it literally provides a living for all who lives in it. muchas gracias Bogota
I ❤ Bogota and you gave the best description: cozy, I agree.
The neighborhood scene reminds me of Los Condes in Santiago Chile. I agree, the architecture in many spots in South America puts North America to shame
Many cities in LatAm and Greater Slavia such as Russia and Ukraine put many cities in most Western countries to shame.
@@jacobbordenkircherr.s.b.ia5679 if you are talking about English speaking countries then yes, but western European are beautiful in terms of architecture, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy...
@@ichbinhier355 I am from Germany. In my opinion, Western Europe's architecture seems bland compared to many Eastern European and Latin American countries. Latin America has more colourful buildings, while Eastern Europe has more gray buildings.
I did not get to see a lot of Bogota when I was there, as we spent only a couple of days there returning from the lovely San Andreas island. It seemed like a nice place, and I ran into some Germans traveling. Since I spent 10 years in Germany, I was able to speak German to them, which was refreshing.
I have yet to go to Medellin, but my wife has been there.
We live in a city not far from Venezuela, and it's quiet and the people are wonderful. The motos are crazy, though, cutting you off frequently and other crazy things. I think they all imagine they are Evil Knievel. Sadly, I see one or two moto accidents weekly. But in general, the people here are lovely. Built a house here, and that's been a fun experience.
I'm still stuck in 6 figures. To get to 7 figures and beyond, I have to do things quite a bit differently. Working on it. :D
I've been to Bogota. I thought I was in Seattle, Washington. Way to wet (drizzle), cloudy, and cold. Spent ten days further down in elevation at Pieria (4,500 feet). Perfect temperature, not so much rain but lots of overcast. Got to go further down "the mountain" to Medellin for the perfect weather -- 75F and sunshine.
We do have only 2 "proper" seasons, sun and rain, so yeah it can be rainy but we have almost 6 months of sun.
You were there during raining season, which is in November, but the rest of the year is perfect weather: Fresh, but not cold, if a little chillier by night a jacket suffice just fine. And when sunny, lighter cloths and you are just fine. No need for A/C ever. Never better weather.
I'm from Seattle. I bought an apartement in Puerto Colombia on the coast. I'm looking for a second home in cooler climate in Colombia. Can you recommend a small town near Medellin or Bogota? I don't like big cities. .thanks, Anna
The same could be applied to Quito - except of connectivity. I moved to Quito couple of months ago and enjoy all the things you've mentioned. Thank you for breaking negative stereotypes about Latin America - so many people don't know that it's a nice place to live.
One of the best Colombia videos I’ve seen in a while and I’m nothing like this guy but also love the same things about Bogota. Great city, great people. Amo a Bogota.
Thank you! You should definitely check out our recent video about Bogota: ua-cam.com/video/2T_LFhCYsDc/v-deo.html
bogota is lovely! also love seeing a more positive vid to mix it up 😌
I bought a home in Medellin, Colombia last year. I’m happy with the location, and the people, food, weather are amazing.
I was born in Bogota, and seeing it grow internationally makes me feel so proud!! Every summer I spent there I felt very happy!! I had bought property there but being in the USA and taking care of family was very difficult but I regret it.
I love the fall like weather in Bogota. Spent 3 months there last year. Looking to move there from Toronto Canada
Only went once, about 2010. But even the hotel staff warned us about walking around, said we should only get into taxis they call for us….either it was dangerous or they are very paranoid…and we were in a very upscale area.
We are currently traveling, looking for our favorite retirement city to settle in. We plan to visit Manizales in Colombia.
Best places to retire in Colombia...Cool/Spring Temps: Medellin, Manizales, Pereira, Armenia and Bucaramanga. Cold Temps: Bogota, Tunja, Pasto and Pamplona/Berlin. Warm/Caribbean: Cartagena, Barranquilla and Santa Marta
It was bad in 2010. Things have improved a lot.
I like Bogotá and I've been going for nearly 40 years (with some long breaks), but the idea of Bogotá as a world center of nice people would probably leave most bogotanos dissolved in laughter. I feel that they sell their city short, in part because they don't sufficiently know what the rest of the world is like, but if you gave me pen and paper to jot down keywords for Bogotá I don't think "friendly people" would get there. I do agree with the rest of it--I like that it's not hot, it's got the (geographically) largest expanse of urban well-being that I've ever seen, and even the rest of it is far better than it used to be. And it's not nearly as provincial as it used to be, although it was better for classical music in the 1980s because they had a pipeline to Soviet-bloc countries (especially Bulgaria) as barter-for-coffee, believe it or not. For me the key connectivity thing (since I just go to/from the US which has never been a connectivity issue) is that you can get anywhere in Colombia so easily. Leaving the most obvious for last, it's got way too much street crime, but they've changed some laws today (literally, today) that might improve matters a bit.
Sr thank you so much for been recommended my city as one of the best destinations for the rest of the world.
I really love this lovely REFRIGARATOR where I live in.....
When in Bogota, do whatever you can to join the party up North an hour away at "Andres Carne de Res!" Thank me later guys.
Done it, loved it. I renamed it Andres Carne de vacas! Haha
Huge spot!
THE SECRET IS OUT!
Tim K on here dropping gold nuggets of info
@@mattboud1 lol
Bogota Is a (cold) tropical city, not like Dominican Republic but more alike to London with the rain and the greenery.
Bogotá is only cold during the night or early morning, during the day is warm in the upper 70s, all the Bus rapid transit (BRT) are equipped with air-condition and most are electric buses, also most of the upscale hotels come with Air conditioning in every room. I love the weather in Bogotá, especially because I love bike riding, and walking during the day, at night you definitely need a sweater.
@@william8236 Si estos días ha estado haciendo demasiado frío en el día, qué dice
@@LiticoBunenditcher "demasiado frío" el que se vive en Canadá y en el Norte de EEUU. Para uno que ha sufrido de ese verdaderamente frío, el clima de Bogotá es muy bueno.
@@william8236 It is NOT in the 70s. It only feels like it because of the hot tropical sun. The warmest it ever gets is about 68.
You r totally selling me on Bogotá! And my Spanish will come in handy.
First visited in 2006…..been coming back every year since… ❤🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴
I'm originally from Bogotá and have been abroad for many years and after living in the US, New Zealand and Europe, I would say that Bogota is one of the most expat friendly cities in the world. 100% recommended for business, travel and living 👍.
So why don't you move back? Talk about exaggeration "one of the most expat friendly in world" lol not long ago it was one of the most dangerous places in world, its still no paradise, not even close.
@@fgafootball it depends on what kind of expat you are... All the expats I know choose countries like Colombia because we find the brand name countries overpriced and boring. Give me Medellin, Mexico City or Bangkok any day over London, Dubai or NY.
@@simonchristopherrule7313 you're not from bogota though and moved away. My point is she obviously left cause there were things she wanted abroad she couldn't get in bogota, like a decent job. Not everyone is a millionaire who can afford multiple homes around world. The cities you mention, you can actually make money.
@Fauci is-a-liar don't lie 🤣
@@fgafootball Oh for sure I am talking about location independent people that earn the same regardless of where they live (there are a lot of them after covid). In that sense living in a vibrant city where cost of living is low is probably smarter than paying through the teeth in rent, transport and taxes in a city Like LA for example.
Love Colombia!
FFFFFF I LOVE BOGOTA....... IN FACT i GREW UP HERE AND I WAS BORN SO, FOR ME IT'S THE BEST CITY IN AMERICA LATINA!..... THANKS FOR TALKING ABOUT BOGOTA I LOVE IT!! ........ GREETINGS FROM BOGOTA COLOMBIA!
I will be visiting Bogota in a few weeks and looking forward to it. I have been to MEdellin and wondering how different it is.
Hi Andrew, also the prices on fresh veggies and the variety of fruits and that on every other corner there’s a moms n pop’s store. There’s no scarcity here
It is a good análisis about these city. I live in Bogota and has an interesting culture option to do, excelente restaurants and good night life
The worst thing is the terrible traffic. They badly need a subway system. I know they are building one and phase 1 will be completed by 2028 (maybe). Until then, moving about in the city will be difficult. North Bogota is nice especially around Unicentro. That is where you are talking about. South Bogota is bad but not as bad as other Latin Countries. If you are into bird watching, it is probably the best city in the World for birding. They have nice city parks with a lot of birds and several large (well run) national parks just a few hours' drive from the city which are also great for hiking.
I'm happy you are enjoying my country!
Ok, it’s cozy. Got it. Thanks Andrew. “..Makes you feel..nice” 🤣. I’ll stay in Playa Del Carmen,MX for now and smash volleyball while I’m still young enough. Maybe Bogota when I’m old. I think the Cancun airport is every bit as good, in regards to “connectivity”. Cheers 🍻.
Excellent video! That’s exatcly how bogota is!💯💯👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼⭐️⭐️ thanks congratz⭐️👍🏼
Here is one big warning. It's the third highest national capital in the world. Only Quito, Ecuador, and La Paz, Bolivia, are higher. It's over 2,600 meters or 8,600 feet high. This will be a big adjustment.
Love you Andrew!!!!!!!!
Greetings from Medellín.
What about buenos aires and quito?😮
Every time I mention to my friends that I want to move to Colombia … they all say the same - Do not! It is very dangerous. Every time I listen to Andrew I have different impression. Could anyone shine the light?! P.S. I do not speak Spanish maybe this is the problem
Have you even been to Colombia yet? You need to see it for yourself
It is no more dangerous than Chicago, Detroit, Memphis, St. Louis, Baltimore or any of the other liberal controlled shitholes in the USA.
When I want to gauge the security of a place I just google "tourist robbed/stabbed/murdered/raped in ........" You get a good idea of the situation there.
These expat enclaves aren't dangerous. The rest of it can be, especially for someone who's not familiar with the area and doesn't know Spanish.
I went to Medellin and I loved, people, weather, food, modern city, hopefully I can visit Bogota soon 🙏😎
Thank you
Have you ever been in Simon Bolívar central park?
It's way more beautiful than NYc central park
Does anyone know what to consider when comparing Bogota vs Medellin?
Lol. Really? Search UA-cam for a video called "I lost my wife in Medellin". It answers the question succinctly.
There is Cartagena too, Bogotá is -2° - 21° Medellín is 12° - 29°, Cartagena is 19° - 35°, the same weather throughout the year!
there are plenty of videos about it, but its basically about "Medellin if you want to party, meet extroverted people in t-shirts and be a sugar daddy" vs "Bogotá if you want to make business , and meet introverted people in sweaters and independent girls".
I love Colombia marrying a Colombia in the fall
Is that paint in the back from the painter Camilo Turriago?
Hello Nomad. I see your in Bogotá, I am as well. Are you worried of the upcoming vaccine pass requirements that are going to be implemented on the 15th of November to enter restaurants, bars, museums, clubs, ect.? I am planning on leaving if I am asked to show papers to enter said places.
Good riddance.
fortunately that nonsense ended and nobody is asking for that paper anymore. (yes most of the people asking for it then wanted to see just the paper, but for traveling all the international airlines where asking for the digital one even until like 6 months ago)
Ok now I wish you'd go to Mauritius and reviewed it, the "everything works and functions, everything feels nice" may not apply unfotunately. You know maybe everything feels great if you pay a lot, so it would be sensical for you to share the approximate cost of "everything feeling great" north american standard style
Love the art over your shoulder. Do you know who it is by?
I am interested in moving from NYC. I an dual citizenship
Do you find it difficult to get direct flights from Bogota to other places you stay in like Serbia and Malaysia?
Those are one-stop destinations nowadays, so certainly doable.
I’m from Bogota I like some things but miss they old days In Bogota, now I don’t like to much specially the traffic and thefts , now I’m living in Texas where I life it’s normal without the Covid physcos.
I used to live in Texas , among all the places I have lived in my 60 years , Texas is the most racist , I am glad I am out of that backwards ass bubba state
@@lost-nuts lol
Texas, the land of oppressive heat, hurricanes, and butt ugly scenery. No thanks
@@lost-nuts Everything is the "R" word isn't it? Sorry state of people's mentality, delicate and Westernuts.
I am from Bogota too. Agree with you. I am in Houston now and I am grateful, I love Tx so much now that I said that I am an American born in Bogota :)
Andrew, I have put a similar comment under your recent video '6 countries open to everyone November 2021'. There has been recent news that Colombia is introducing a mandatory vaccine passport to enter public venues starting November 17th. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks
Operating UK business living in Cali (gas electric £60 per month) - love it except for the food - gotta go to Bogota for a decent meal (or home food) - oops ESG - under COP50k on petrol the last 2 months - so....
I lived and worked in Colombia for 9 years but a little bit south of Bogotá in a small town called Melgar. I would love to find a way to live Tybee again. I am not even a 6 digit earner and just don't understand how it would be feasible work a military retirement if you can advise I may take the leap of faith.
You could live very well on US military retirement income in Melgar.
What are you preferred areas to stay in the city? Nice video
quote from state department website: All U.S. citizens who do not also hold Colombian citizenship must present a valid U.S. passport to enter and leave Colombia. U.S. citizens do not need a Colombian visa for a tourist or business stay of 90 days or less or for cumulative stays of 180 days or less per calendar year.
Hello from Envigado!
Este tipo sabe disfrutar la vida. Me pregunto si habla español, y como se escuchará.
Miss Bogotá so much. By the way, how is your tailor?
I Love Medellin, Co.!!!!!!!!
Even the Guards at my building are nice. LOL
Bogota is a great city! I prefer it over Medellin too 👍
Why?
Sounds like you love the city
We do, you can see everything we love about Bogota in this video: ua-cam.com/video/2T_LFhCYsDc/v-deo.html
Cartagena in paradise
Starting on November 16 which is less than a week away, in Colombia you will be required to show your vaccine card to do absolutely anything in Columbia. I just got back from Columbia and have tons of friends there. This is very sad to me.
Yes it is sad that the Colombian government is always imposing these rules since the pandemic , it feels like they just want to always be seen as busy and doing something . Hopefully this new rule will be short lived since it will only stifle business . I have posted a few videos of different parts of Colombia over the year it's such a wonderful country 🇨🇴
That’s good to know. Thanks for the heads up. I’ve been thinking of heading to Colombia so this really throws a wrench in those plans.
glad to hear that. Makes Bogota even more attractive to me!
@@martian9999 If you like places that discriminate, yeah you'll like that.
Mandates are GREAT ! They really get rid of the riffraff - the no science flat earther types. But will Colombia enforce these vaccine requirements?? Probably not. Some places will, some places won’t. Hopefully this COVID thing can go away with natural immunity or vaccines soon so that things can go back closer to normalcy.
Very informative as usual. Thank you.
Five things I love about Bogota
1: Women
2: Food
3: Climate
4: Culture
5: Economy
I use to think Colombian food was too simple but it definitely grew on me. And it's healthier too.
@@2020-q1p simple, tasty food. Cheap, healthy and usually made with some passion
Climate?? I guess if you like 40 degree nights, 60 degree days and a whole lot of gloom.
Women is number 1 for sure!
"Women"...proceed to go to the town of Santa Fe in search of prostitutes, there are beautiful women all over the world, in South America you can go to Venezuela, the coast of Ecuador or the women of Rosario and the triple border between Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina has beautiful women, what an obsession with Colombian women the gringos have, it seems more like a Hollywood fetish.
Hey Andrew, what are your thoughts about Bogota vs Medellin?
Could we potentially do a video on that?
@@sheiladikshit5110 havent been to either truthfully.
Looking at travelling to Colombia early next year for a couple months.
Both are great, Bogota is more an international city and the largest business hub in Colombia that translates in more business opportunities. Medellín is a smaller city but great for living. If you have a business offshore and earn US dollars, Medellín is a good choice.
Cartagena is nice but gringo's preference for cool weather doesn't make it as appealing.
@@sebastianjaimes1309 yep that’s exactly the plan haha. Earn USD and live like a King in Medallo.
@@sebastianjaimes1309 o
Hello. Just wondering, What is the driving situation like?
Andrew. Did Columbia just introduce vaccine mandates? Looks like you can still get in to the country but not do anything once you are there?
That's not being treated best, its being treated in 2 tier system. Big mistake!
They are planning to but it hasn't yet be implemented. Colombia really doesn't have the culture of "Freedom" the US has and orobably around 75% of people support de mandates so there was truly no reason for the government to not impose them. That being said, it is likely the mandates exist in theory but NOT in practice.
@@diegogalvan1110 will be implemented on 16th.
@@diegogalvan1110, same in Brazil ("leis que pegam e leis que não pegam", in Portuguese). They passed a law last year full of mandates and 💩, but - at the end of the day - most regions never enforced them. The small town where I live (170 km East of Rio de Janeiro-RJ) never saw a lockdown. Most people declined from getting the jabs (they like to self-medicate with Ivermectin, Vitamin C & D, Zinc), survival rate is around 99%, cloth muzzle use is optional etc...
@@fabiogoncalves9728 Yes, the survival rate is high, but Brasil still had over 500,000 deaths from Covid. I think they are/were second only to the US. And that is not counting those who have permanent or temporary damage due to Covid (but survived).
Colombia is beutiful
Thanks for focusing on positive and interesting locations rather than enumerating the negatives about a certain other country. Its much more interesting in my opinion.
You laid out your case for Bogota' very well, and I understand why you might prefer it, but if somebody doesn't like the weather of Seattle they would far prefer the "City of Eternal Spring" which is Medellin. I don't live there currently because I chose to live in a smaller city, but if you like big cities I think Medellin is one of the best in the world.
My advice.... take time to visit where you'd like to move to. And the longer the time spent there the better.
a buddy said "getting women in Colombia is like shooting fish in a barrel", does anybody corroborate?
“Colombia”
Normal women or sex workers? Does your buddy speak Spanish?
@@thinkforyourself9334 normal, yes
It depends a lot on how your friend is, I mean the physical appearance and his ability to conquer, a tall, white, blue-eyed and good looking guy can easily conquer a Colombian woman who is attractive and above all that is not a prepaid or prostitute, although I have seen everything
As a Colombian woman, I say that your friend may be right, however it depends on factors such as: age, education and wealth. A girl with barely high school or technical school, on minimum wage, living in a working neighborhood will be easy to get than a highly educated one that speaks languages, have money and come from high class parents. Also if is a escort or one that looks for a "gringo" to give her money that one is going to be very easy to get. So, your friend may be clubbing with those that expect him to give them money, and take them out of the country. The really good ones are difficult to get, because they have many options, including relocating without needing a gringo to do so.
Can you move around most of the city safely?
Like in every city you need to be careful and avoid certain zones but most of the city is ok to go around. Not the safest but not that bad
Where in Columbia would you recommend for someone who prefers warmer weather please?
Consider Cali. Affordable, nice people and fun.
bucaramanga
Fusagasugá 2 h since Bogotá. 23 degree and many restaurantes and nature.
Hi Andrew, I love you content. Thank you. What are your thoughts on Brazil? It’s not a country that people talk about much.
When I tell Colombians my favorite city is Bogota, they always make a face.
they dont like our city, but this is a city full of colombians and bogotanos whose parents were born in other colombian towns and cities.
They are jealous, specially those from Medellín. Obviously, Bogotá is the best city almost in every way.
Hello Andrew, great video. how are "vaccine passports" affecting international travel? can you travel without them?
apparently u dont need even a covid test to get into colombia, but u do to get back to the US, if ur from there
@@xsw882 Once you leave the USA you may not want to return ... ☺🪔
@@jamescalifornia2964 ive been to bogota a few times, my family is from there. i never wanted to return to the US :(
@@xsw882 yes this is true. I just got back from Colombia. Need a test to get back in the US
@@xsw882 - Yes , sadly I believe you. America has fallen off a cliff ...
Best wishes to you 👍
You are remarkable !!
People get up early in the morning for a number of reasons, "Safety"/ LOL, yes, I lived in Medellin, Colombia in 2021. Its a violent sh*t hole in a tropical paradise. You have been warned. Good Luck.
Compared to the touristic parts of Medellin I felt safer in bogota . But both cities are nice