10 Absolute DONTs for Medellin, Colombia (Must Avoid This!)

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9 ай бұрын

Medellin is a city full of fun things to do but also you should know the things you need to avoid. I really hope this video is helpful to you! Tips that really helped me and more.
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@antonthemanton3065 8 ай бұрын

In the beginning: I love colombia, people say its dangerous but forget those people. In the end: Just don't use your phone, don't bring your cash, don't go out at night... in matter of fact don't do anything!

@user-ub8uc8gq7r 8 ай бұрын

Lol fr

@leom6165 4 ай бұрын

thats right I m colombian and i recomend dont come here go neigboring countries including venezuela

@JohannaVenturoli 4 ай бұрын

This is how it is in Buenos Aires in terms of phone, jewelry, and money. As long as you don’t do certain things, you will be safe. The problem is that people in America live in a bubble and expect to every country to be like the USA, so they count money out in the open, use their phone without paying attention to their surroundings, cross streets like if they own them and cars will stop for them, etc.

@mstallion98 6 ай бұрын

Great Video. Having been to Colombia many times your advice is spot on. However, I love Colombia as there is so much to see in do there. Also Colombians in general are very friendly and have great hospitality. I always feel like a rock star there.

@daniellejackson1764 3 ай бұрын

Great tips! Thank you 💖🤗

@Itsbigdaddyquinn 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 🙏🏼☺️

@emilio2647 2 ай бұрын

@Itsbigdaddyquinn can you do a video on Brazil?

@mariozaccaria1078 8 ай бұрын

I am going in 2 weeks in Bogota. Thanks for the tips.

@valentinamunozparra8660 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this video!! As a local, I might say that people might be aware of all those things to make the experience of visiting Medellin an amazing time

@Itsbigdaddyquinn 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely agree . And also thank you for watching ❤️

@blusaura7409 7 ай бұрын

You go girl!! I go to Medellin January for abit :)

@KhanhTagious 8 ай бұрын

I ain't hopping into any Fake Taxi while in Medellin unless Quinn's in it. On another note, thanks for the helpful tips. Going to check out the 10 Dos vid now.

@inolvidable. 8 ай бұрын

Nice review.

@Itsbigdaddyquinn 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹

@SandStormXII 3 ай бұрын

great editing

@yoho5114 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for tips🙏🏽🙏🏽 I’m going in Colombia in May🥰 greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩🙏🏽

@cakep2003 2 ай бұрын

I’m from Indonesia and will be in Colombia in May too. Let me know if you want to connect and meet up there!

@yoho5114 2 ай бұрын

@@cakep2003 ok ok boleh👍🏼😜

@Trademarkeventsny 8 ай бұрын

Nice channel!

@Itsbigdaddyquinn 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@edburrage6596 8 ай бұрын

hi I am a new subscriber. I enjoyed you heads up.

@Itsbigdaddyquinn 8 ай бұрын

I appreciate you! 🥹

@theempire00 9 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤❤❤❤

@Itsbigdaddyquinn 8 ай бұрын

Of course!! Thank you so much for watching 🥹💕

@theempire00 8 ай бұрын

@@Itsbigdaddyquinn 🫶❤️☺️

@ElGriegoTravels 8 ай бұрын

No dar papaya 🥭 best Colombian saying 👌 almost got robbed in Cartagena last week, good thing I know Spanish

@Itsbigdaddyquinn 8 ай бұрын

Ahhh how scary! Glad you didn’t , and that you’re safe

@54bigray 6 ай бұрын

Take your bank apps off your phone and do transfers etc on your computer in your hotel room or Airbnb

@user-lu5ox5ei5p 8 ай бұрын

Good information thnx and your very beautiful

@44unda 6 ай бұрын

Colombia has a level 3 travel advisory (Ukraine has 4) . American and European tourists are being robbed left and right. If you go to the police, you get laughed at. Don't go there and spend your precious money until they have reforms to protect tourists.

@leom6165 4 ай бұрын

i m colombian let me say go sonewhere else brasil argentina ecuador i dont understand the fascination for this country it is unsafe like she said

@romansotelo7240 8 ай бұрын

@Big Daddy QuinnWhat empanada place do you recommend to go to in Medellín?

@Ronin_Noir Ай бұрын

El Machetico and another is El Bunelo.

@DBM1234-d1f Ай бұрын

WELCOME TO MEDELLIN In February 2024, the EVM AWARDS chose Medellin as the best destination in the country. 🎉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. In addition, TIMEOUT declared the LURELES neighborhood in Medellín the coolest in the world in 2023. NOMADLIST also listed Medellin as the second preferred Latin American destination for digital nomads in 2023. ❤ Medellin is the #1 city in quality of life in Colombia, it has already surpassed Cartagena in international tourists, also Medellin is an intelligent tourist destination and is a special district of science, technology and innovation.

@boujeepistola2113 8 ай бұрын

Just got back from Cartagena. Uber is the best way to

@edburrage6596 8 ай бұрын

Any ideas about hotels when I arrive?

@Itsbigdaddyquinn 8 ай бұрын

I didn’t stay in hotels while I was there, I did Airbnb so I could have a more local experience! But kayak and Expedia are my favorite for hotels :)

@emilianopimentel4076 8 ай бұрын

I don't think i'll go there anytime soon, you listed too many regulations to go there, i think i'll be in panic mode all the time, i don't think it's healthy to vacay like that.

@Itsbigdaddyquinn 8 ай бұрын

I definitely wouldn’t put it into a vacay category, definitely more for a cultural experience type of trip! It sounded very overwhelming for me before I left and felt anxious prior , but when once I got there everything just became common sense and I ended up absolutely loving it!

@PeemTsheejDuaNtais98 7 ай бұрын

You listed reasons why there's kidnapping and murdering. I can see why those guys got murdered. not interested in such a country that I can't do things freely. No need to pay a price to always be on the lookout. Not worth risking everything for that country. you did do a great job at telling us the things not to do and I thank you for that. Stay safe.

@Coolproducts44 4 ай бұрын

Anyone wanna be there I’m going there for a few months would like to make a ton of friends day 1 so I have groups of people to watch my back

@54bigray 6 ай бұрын

Don’t wear shorts or Sandals in Medellin

@dctvadventure3069 8 ай бұрын

What abou havin cameras and fimilng on the streets

@Itsbigdaddyquinn 8 ай бұрын

I felt safe when I was on walking tours and In groups, but I definitely wouldn’t have any flashy cameras, a go pro could work if inconspicuous. We opted for leaving the camera gear in our air bnb

@dctvadventure3069 8 ай бұрын

@@Itsbigdaddyquinn yeah because I do have Go Pro and just a cheap camera and cheap phone I use that for to film I know I wouldn't bring out iPhone out that's for sure but I do want to to film places like Piedra De Penol Parke Arvi places that would probably be safe area I could film and take pictures

@Itsbigdaddyquinn 8 ай бұрын

@@dctvadventure3069 Piedra del Peñol I felt safe recording! That whole town is full of tourists. However I had been hearing lately that this time of year it is very crowded if your planning to go soon 😊

@Googlesucks653 8 ай бұрын

You are downplaying the crime in colombia. Ive been to over 30 countries. Medellin is by far the most dangerous place ive been. Ive been there about 5 times. The crime there is no joke.

@Itsbigdaddyquinn 8 ай бұрын

I really didn’t feel unsafe in Medellin when I was there. I kept my Witt’s about me and I had a good time. I knew plenty of people who had also been and loved it. Talked to many people who moved there from the US and Europe because they loved it. I can’t say about other parts of Colombia, but Medellin, I had no issues. To each their own. Cheers.

@oVerdoZzZed 8 ай бұрын

You haven’t been there even once, you liar 😭🤣

@user-rw311 8 ай бұрын

If you walk around with an iphone theres a 85% chance youll be targeted. Alway use a dummy phone that has none of your personal information on it.

@Itsbigdaddyquinn 8 ай бұрын

Yes great tip!!!

@andresdgdo8642 8 ай бұрын

Jajajaja Gringos viven en un País donde hay locos por todos lados disparando y matando y vienen a Colombia con más miedo, miedo me da a mi visitar ya ese País de Locos como es la USA

@mikemaldanado6015 8 ай бұрын

Uber is illegal in colombia, cost more and less safe. If you get pulled over you and the driver will have to pay at least a 1-2 million dollar fine. Real yellow taxi drivers are registered with the govt.

@Itsbigdaddyquinn 8 ай бұрын

I used Uber the whole time I was there with no problem at all! It did have a lawsuit due to tax issues which is why they enforced that, however, Uber is still alive and well , some taxis even use it. It’s also much cheaper from what I had experienced.

@mikemaldanado6015 8 ай бұрын

@@Itsbigdaddyquinn That's like saying i bought drugs, used them, and never had a problem. You're just lucky you did not get stopped. The smart uber drivers ask you to sit up front with them to reduce the chances of getting caught. yellow taxis are everywhere, they are reliablle and cheap plus you don't have to have a pretend conversation to make sure your social score i mean uber rating is fine. Uber is still illegal here. I know people that have gotten fines within the last couple months and they are very expensive.

@Itsbigdaddyquinn 8 ай бұрын

I do appreciate your input, and definitely great for others to know and keep in mind when they go. I was just sharing my experience. Thank you for sharing yours!

@inolvidable. 8 ай бұрын

You must be a taxi driver, who become a gang to attack and break Uber cars, and the unimaginable.

@mikemaldanado6015 8 ай бұрын

@@Itsbigdaddyquinn We can agree to disagree then like civil people. I also was just sharing what i know to help others, no disrespect to you. I grew up in nyc during the 80's - 90's so yellow taxis are just something i have always done.

@user-rw311 8 ай бұрын

99% of the people in Colombia aren't bad people just because someone looks dirty and is homeless doesn't mean there criminals. Always remember this if you haven't eaten in two days you would be out robbing also. It's pure desperation. Don't blame the citizens blame the governments for stealing all the money.

@smody121 8 ай бұрын

People can find the means for food without robbing other people. Governments can avoid wasting money. Both things can be true at the same time.

@Itsbigdaddyquinn 8 ай бұрын

I come from a country where people are starving everyday as well, even though I do agree with you, I do feel like robberies in this country are higher than other countries who are also at the same level of struggle 😊 but thank you for your contribution! I do not think Colombians are bad, I made sure to praise how fun and wonderful they were. Because I have met many! Including my partner who was born in Colombia.

@andresheyn9100 8 ай бұрын

both are to blame. you are responsible too if you do this.