What Can $100 Get In MEDELLIN COLOMBIA?

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  • Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
  • What can 100 dollars get in MEDELLIN colombia? Today we're taking on the $100 challenge. Colombia is one of the cheapest countries in South America and definitely the cheapest country we've ever been to.
    Transportation, Accommodation, Activities, and eating out can all be done on a small budget, but today we're going to see just how far $100 goes in Medellin, Colombia!
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    CHAPTERS:
    0:00 - What can $100 get you in Medellin Colombia?!
    0:45 - Street Empanadas
    2:36 - Booking a hostel
    5:41 - Airbnb experience
    7:55 - Comuna 13 tour
    10:07 - Best pizza in Laureles
    12:31 - Medellin Nightlife
    13:58 - Bad hostel experience
    16:04 - Fancier apartment option
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 126

  • @EricandSarah
    @EricandSarah  Рік тому +7

    Looking for other Medellin experiences? Check out highly recommended tours here 👉bit.ly/ExperienceMedellin

  • @carissathompson1713
    @carissathompson1713 Рік тому +21

    Honestly the crunch from Eric's empanada was so satisfying

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  Рік тому +1

      Right?! Nice solid crunch sound.

    • @Cubanguy69
      @Cubanguy69 4 місяці тому

      ​@@EricandSarahhi there I just started watching your videos and automatically loved your guyses chemistry and I just renewed my passport and I'm waiting on it I just had a few questions like for example your hostel do you use a credit card that you own from the states and automatically bookie or do you buy a prepaid credit card loan money into it to use the money to purchase the hostile or how does that work if you're going to use if you're from the states and visiting

    • @sjceezy
      @sjceezy 2 місяці тому

      Lol yes, I immediately gave the video a thumbs up after I heard it!

  • @RetirementTravelers
    @RetirementTravelers Рік тому +7

    You're making us miss Medellin! Great memories for us, especially meeting you both!

  • @markkeogh18
    @markkeogh18 11 місяців тому +2

    Here in Colombia we call the hot sauce that comes with empanadas 'aji' which is also the name of the round chili pepper its made from. You're alway given the option of aji picante or dulce.

  • @ofeliacasallas3569
    @ofeliacasallas3569 Рік тому +8

    Love you guys! Thank you for showing my country in such a positive way! ❤🎉❤

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  Рік тому +3

      We LOVE Colombia. Mostly because the people are so wonderful 🥰

  • @Yogurtling
    @Yogurtling Рік тому +7

    Hey, I’m so excited to watch this!! Keep it up

  • @sacosta89
    @sacosta89 Рік тому +3

    I’m from Medellin and live in Honolulu now and makes me so happy see you guys enjoying our food .amazing videos .I sell aji picante in the farmers markets here lol so cool to see people loving our flavors .

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  Рік тому +1

      Mmm ají picante 🤤🤤 we miss it already!

  • @9001012
    @9001012 Рік тому +7

    I am so excited that you are enjoying your visit to Columbia. I would love to visit some day and will keep your experiences in mind 🌎 Thank you for sharing 🚶🏼🚶🏼

  • @AguilarEli
    @AguilarEli Рік тому +4

    My favorite UA-camrs you guys made me book a flight n go explore the world

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  Рік тому +1

      What!! That’s awesome!! Have so much fun!

  • @bodvargregersen5161
    @bodvargregersen5161 Рік тому +4

    A great travel video of Medellin, Colombia. One got to see the whole city and one learned some of the history of the city. We also learned what the city offered in the way of housing for the traveler on a budget to a more comfortable lodging. You did a great job of showing one how to enjoy Medellin. Colombia.

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  Рік тому +1

      So glad you enjoyed it! We tried to show a range of prices and activities for travellers :)

  • @jpylp
    @jpylp Рік тому +3

    We can totally relate to your pizza experience! That best pizza we have ever had outside of Italy is hands down this gourmet pizza place in Cali, Colombia. The name is La Bella Pizza and it is located on Calle 2 in barrio El Peñón.

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  Рік тому +3

      Mmm sometimes when you find something good, you just can’t say no!!

  • @jhonkeydiazflorez8924
    @jhonkeydiazflorez8924 Рік тому +9

    Bendiciones hermanos siempre serán bienvenidos a Colombia. 🙏

  • @jhonnyrigaud6934
    @jhonnyrigaud6934 Рік тому +4

    Great clip colombia is awesome ❤🇨🇴guys keep doing the good job, ,🙏 blessing, guy's

  • @nomadiccarro
    @nomadiccarro Рік тому +1

    Great information. Just what I needed.

  • @FastFredRuddock
    @FastFredRuddock Рік тому +2

    Love this video and the subject matter.

  • @traduong6050
    @traduong6050 Рік тому +2

    Great video! Thank you for sharing

  • @radiantbladez
    @radiantbladez 2 місяці тому

    Awesome video. Love the chill personalities of both you guys! 🙌🏾

  • @michellelkphoto1543
    @michellelkphoto1543 Рік тому +3

    I was seriously snorting laughing over that umbrella!

  • @TravelwithCeasar
    @TravelwithCeasar Рік тому +1

    Love the video!

  • @2ndSprings
    @2ndSprings Рік тому +3

    Great video, friends! Keep on keepin' on!

  • @danrobrish3664
    @danrobrish3664 Рік тому +3

    I'm curious to know what accommodations are like in between the $8 hostel bed and the $45 apartment. I'd imagine you can get something pretty decent for $20.

  • @59kuphoff
    @59kuphoff Рік тому +1

    Ok, I'm back and looking forward to going back to the start of Columbia videos. Super video!!

  • @gillrobinson3517
    @gillrobinson3517 Рік тому +3

    Wow. I typically spend $50 USD and dont feel like I am shortchanging myself. Was just in Salvador...by myself.
    Usually you can join free tours and then just tip them. Just as good.
    First time in a hostel. How weird. Aren't you backpackers?! More high end than me I guess. It's all good though! Besides I am not dedicated nor talented enough to make my own channel. So good for you and good for your viewers. Thanks

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  Рік тому +3

      As we said at the end, $50 is a very comfortable budget in Medellin! Our total spend included 2 nights accommodation so not one day spending.
      And we’ve stayed in many hostels… but always private rooms because they’re usually same price as 2 dorm beds and we like have a secure place for our equipment :)

  • @DaveDepilot-KFRG
    @DaveDepilot-KFRG 10 місяців тому +1

    FYI- There have been occurrences of violence on the Comuna 13 tour. The locals honestly don't like tourists going around their neighborhood like they are animals in a zoo. Basically tourists have no business going into the comunas.

    • @nuclearwessels2078
      @nuclearwessels2078 26 днів тому

      It depends on where you go. We went to Comuna 13, and it is a haven for art, dance, and music. If you stay in the tourist areas and don't go in to people's personal space, it's usually fine.

  • @ATLAS_1984
    @ATLAS_1984 Рік тому +2

    Great vid!

  • @BPe-ie9je
    @BPe-ie9je Рік тому +2

    Hi !!!! Hope you head to Ecuador. Loved your last year series.

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  Рік тому +1

      We do love Ecuador and hope to return one day!

  • @freedomriding2558
    @freedomriding2558 Рік тому +2

    I stayed right nexto that hotel for a couple of weeks.

  • @edgarkyeyune7729
    @edgarkyeyune7729 8 місяців тому

    What a cute couple. Thanks for the lovely documentary about my favorite city, Medellin. 💖🐿️🌨️🍃

  • @darrylhoward767
    @darrylhoward767 10 місяців тому +1

    You ate at Olivia pizza in Laureles. There is another location in Manila not too far from where you ate the empinadas. Within walking distance

  • @WhoIsHerby
    @WhoIsHerby Рік тому +4

    Love Medellin Colombia 🇨🇴

  • @LukeAshton05
    @LukeAshton05 10 місяців тому

    Thank you 👌🏼

  • @ikeelu024
    @ikeelu024 8 місяців тому +2

    Good video. Heading to Medellin soon and have the Comuna 13 tour already booked. Is there any stand out spots from your trip you would go back to for sure and did you ever feel unsafe?

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  8 місяців тому

      Amazing! Hope you love it as much as we did :) The only place we felt slightly unsafe was in La Candelaria… it was quite busy and we felt a lot of people watching us. We even had people tell us to be careful with our phones at Plaza Botero. Still worth a visit but I’d be hyper aware with your belongings there. And be aware of your belongings on the metro when it’s crowded (even locals will wear their backpacks on the front).

  • @ptyboxing4938
    @ptyboxing4938 Рік тому +1

    gosh i love u guys vibe... u guys rock......

  • @LondonBroilSandwiches
    @LondonBroilSandwiches 3 місяці тому

    I would interject that the metro is not as safe as pickpocketing is very common in Medellin.

  • @user-qf5vs6bb7u
    @user-qf5vs6bb7u 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey guys, We follow you. What do you do for work other than being traveling nomads? Always excited to see new vids.

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  11 місяців тому

      Hey! Glad to have you along! We create travel guides, write blogs, create videos for other companies and have ongoing film contracts on the side. It makes for a busy lifestyle, but it allows us to travel!

  • @anandkumar-md8se
    @anandkumar-md8se 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for the videos. Very helpful to plan my tour to Colombia.
    On an average how much budget is needed for a three weeks trip to colombia: Bogota, medeiin and Cartagena?
    Can we simply walk-in to any bank to cashout local currency? Or where is the best location to get some local currency? Average expenses per day in USD?

  • @FastFredRuddock
    @FastFredRuddock Рік тому +2

    I am curious how much the apartment would be by the month rather than day? I'd like to spend a month in Medellin.

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  Рік тому +2

      Hmm that’s quite hard to estimate because it all depends on the area of the city and what amenities you want. But most Airbnb’s will offer a 10-20% rental discount for monthly stays.

    • @FastFredRuddock
      @FastFredRuddock Рік тому +1

      @@EricandSarah Thanks for the feedback! I often book a couple maybe three nights via booking then and walk about town looking for apartments to rent. This worked especially well in Guatemala.

  • @LaurieSequana
    @LaurieSequana Рік тому +2

    Want to meet some fellow travellers (your parents age)? We are in Poblado til Mid April 2023.

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  Рік тому +2

      Oh we would love to but we already left 🥲 Hope you are enjoying your time there!

  • @reenawilliams285
    @reenawilliams285 8 місяців тому

    Can you share the names of budget friendly hotels in El Pablado....near to everything

  • @thomasgrochot3701
    @thomasgrochot3701 Рік тому +2

    Fun with happy end 😂😂😂😂

  • @latinosunidos2761
    @latinosunidos2761 2 місяці тому

    What app did you use to book the hostal room?

  • @Victor-yl2ml
    @Victor-yl2ml 11 місяців тому

    Awesome Y'all... I'm gotta go now!! Just skip the hostel thou!! Love Yur Video!!

  • @danteskate010
    @danteskate010 11 місяців тому +1

    Fun experience and very cheap. I spent 8 euros in three beers here in europe. So you got lucky. i reality enjoy your videos :)

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  11 місяців тому

      Honestly in Canada these days it’s hard to even get one beer for $8 🙄

  • @juancarlosperez4003
    @juancarlosperez4003 11 місяців тому

    En su país cada cuanto llueve?

  • @harishpsgct
    @harishpsgct Рік тому +3

    First time i saw you guys had to improvise due to rain...usually u r prepared for all weathers... Also, the dollar is 100 USD or CAD?

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  Рік тому +2

      Haha we’ve been getting soft because we’ve lucked out with the weather the last few months! Gotta get back to being ultra prepared 😉 And we did everything in USD because most people find that conversion easier than CAD 😊

  • @TheTaino1986
    @TheTaino1986 Місяць тому

    How can I get a hold of esteban?

  • @DBM1234-d1f
    @DBM1234-d1f 11 місяців тому

    🎉On March 17, TIME magazine included Medellin among the 50 best destinations in the world in 2023.
    And in January THE NEW YORK TIMES also included Medellin among the 50 best destinations in the world in 2023.
    ❤Medellin is the #1 city in quality of life in the country, it has already surpassed Cartagena in international tourists and is, according to Dane.

  • @danspencer4235
    @danspencer4235 Рік тому +1

    I enjoy staying in hostels. You can always meet interesting people there.

  • @Cris-dl5zy
    @Cris-dl5zy Рік тому

    Glad for you, great video. What state in the USA are you guys from??

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  Рік тому

      Canada - the 51st state haha

    • @Cris-dl5zy
      @Cris-dl5zy Рік тому

      @@EricandSarah haha sorry guys I thought you were from the us. Nice, my cousin lives in Canada, pretty cool.

  • @user-qf5vs6bb7u
    @user-qf5vs6bb7u 11 місяців тому

    Medellin is one of our choice places to move or Vilcabamba by year end.

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  10 місяців тому

      Oh very cool! Tough decision though :)

  • @fizzyfizzgigcouple957
    @fizzyfizzgigcouple957 11 місяців тому

    Highrises are literally 350 + monthly

  • @YourBoyRob
    @YourBoyRob Рік тому

    you opened the umbrella "indoors"? omg!!

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  Рік тому

      Haha it was POURING outside… had to test it inside 😉

  • @yrysffTV
    @yrysffTV 23 дні тому

    Вааав классные строна❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @camaslindbeck1985
    @camaslindbeck1985 Рік тому +2

    Nice map animations. Is that a plug in?

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  Рік тому +1

      Yeah! It’s called GeoLayers 3. I was having a hard time finding assets elsewhere and it was taking too much time so I ended up purchasing this instead.

    • @camaslindbeck1985
      @camaslindbeck1985 Рік тому

      @@EricandSarah thanks guys.

  • @jeffreyszcinskiii5181
    @jeffreyszcinskiii5181 Рік тому +3

    well said. I went on the same tour, DEFINITELY so incredible, one of the best experiences you can have in Medellin

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  Рік тому +1

      Such an incredible and moving tour! We would recommend everyone to do that in Medellín.

    • @motta_x
      @motta_x 4 місяці тому

      Is the link in the description the same tour?

  • @rsmolkin
    @rsmolkin 11 місяців тому

    Do you speak Spanish or how hard was it to get around without spending Spanish?

  • @ChrisOnez718
    @ChrisOnez718 Рік тому

    We really don't call that picante, that would translate to hot sauce, and that sauce, while having some spice, isn't mean to be spicey per say. It's called aji (pronounced a-hee).

  • @user-ij8qy7vh3e
    @user-ij8qy7vh3e 4 місяці тому

    See ,

  • @rico19999
    @rico19999 10 місяців тому

    Are you guys still in Colombia?

  • @LouieManza
    @LouieManza Рік тому +1

    Some sort of dusting on the pizza eh? In Medellin? 🤔 JK.
    My wife has been trying to replicate the crunchiness of the Colombian empanada but after many years of trying she still can't do it. She's from Venezuela.
    That empanada sounded amazingly crunchy!
    Cheers!

    • @andreabella2011
      @andreabella2011 11 місяців тому

      she has to mix the flour, (harina de maiz) with potatoes, I think. Google Colombian empanadas, their a site for it.

  • @rytiskurcinskas7179
    @rytiskurcinskas7179 Рік тому

    3:57 Uber defiantly dint cost 3 dollars you are looking at least 5-6 dollars.

  • @rhenderson9862
    @rhenderson9862 27 днів тому +1

    For all the affordability AND availability of housing within metro Medellin. The health care being wonderful and quite affordable. Daily expenditures for food, utilities, etc., quite reasonable.
    The AIR QUALITY of Medellin is awful! For the greater part, filtered/central ventilation offered in Medellin is nonexistent...open the window (no screens) the airflow is great...including the carbon precipitates from bus, auto and motorcycle traffic.
    Terrible AIR QUALITY! Mop you floors...scrub them if you like. Don a pair of white socks and walk around...BLACK! Everyday, every night...every holiday...AIR QUAlITY is terrible in Medellin...cough, cough...hack, hack.

  • @michaele2834
    @michaele2834 Рік тому

    I would love to visit Medellin in August for 2 weeks but I am so scared because of all the horror stories I read. I am from Europe, tall and definitely not looking like a Latino. I speak very good Spanish tho. What do you say? Any tips or good words to calm me down? :-(

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  Рік тому +2

      If you speak Spanish you’re already miles ahead! If you’re really nervous, then stay in a more touristy area like El Poblado or Laureles. Use your street sense to watch your belongings at all times, don’t date random people, don’t accept drinks (or overindulge)… if you follow all the standard safety precautions you’ll be fine! We spent 3 months in Colombia and never felt unsafe :)

  • @LukeAshton05
    @LukeAshton05 10 місяців тому

    Explaining the world hahaha

  • @julianlml372
    @julianlml372 Місяць тому

    100 dolar in colombia is a lot

  • @sirgalahad1470
    @sirgalahad1470 Рік тому

    Where is the best place to stay for a person who has plenty of money and can't speak a word of Spanish ?

    • @EricandSarah
      @EricandSarah  Рік тому +1

      Probably El Poblado! It’s the priciest but a lot more service industry folks speak English in that neighbourhood :)

    • @sirgalahad1470
      @sirgalahad1470 Рік тому

      @@EricandSarah Thanks so much !

  • @edgararmas5
    @edgararmas5 Рік тому

    #YE24

  • @NLS4REAL
    @NLS4REAL Рік тому

    "That hasn't happened since last year eric" 😳

  • @fizzyfizzgigcouple957
    @fizzyfizzgigcouple957 11 місяців тому

    Hostle for a couple? Why

  • @Mexican01o101
    @Mexican01o101 Рік тому +1

    It’s insulting to show what you can buy with more than a weeks salary of a local…. That dollars status won’t last forever so enjoy

  • @giovanniharris5146
    @giovanniharris5146 Рік тому

    Y’all wild sleeping in that place

  • @trusteeplugo6121
    @trusteeplugo6121 Рік тому

    $100.00 USD's can get you into $100,000 USD's worth of problems, disturbances and take your life too !

  • @user-sq7ms9iz9u
    @user-sq7ms9iz9u 11 місяців тому

    Plenty of poontang

  • @Venuslovefactor
    @Venuslovefactor 6 місяців тому

    Fried food and beef = not good fools!

  • @rytiskurcinskas7179
    @rytiskurcinskas7179 Рік тому +1

    Guys do NOT believe this video. Because of huge tourism prices have exploded. It is defiantly ONE of the MOST expensive countries in South America

  • @kirstanuci
    @kirstanuci Рік тому

    Tourists with no clue of the dangers... it's cheap means there are a lot without, and your it's cheap makes you rich to those without, and they will take it from you and resent you for being able to do cheap things to you but rich to them attitude.
    It's like Paris Hilton flexing and flashing money, visiting your house and community buying champagne and catering,
    and you can barely pay your rent.
    Telling a poor person who doesn't know how he's going to pay their cheap rent is insensitive and will get you robbed.

    • @gtrdline
      @gtrdline Рік тому

      Speak for yourself. Don't make assumptions about people just because your dollar stretches more than it does in somewhere like Iceland. If you feel 'safe' because you are paying 50 bucks for a burger in Iceland then go to Iceland. These people weren't flaunting cash or acting rich.