Walking the streets of Colombia you have to take precautions to avoid the many thieves that lurk around the cities. Lets talk to some Colombians and see what they have to say about this topic 🤔 IG @andres.on.earth
I'm shocked at how much the crime rate has shot up. I live in the States and I traveled to Medellin in 2014 and lived there for 6 months. I was teaching English and also started learning Spanish there. I explored Medellin solo, even El Centro and I did not feel unsafe or threatened during the 6 months I was there - and I stuck out big time. I'm Asian and 5'11 which is pretty tall for an Asian. What a big difference 10 years make. I've heard horror stories of foreigners being drugged and robbed. A few killed. None of this happened in 2014. It's a shame. I wanted to visit again but now I'm thinking twice. I love your content though bro. Keep up the good work.
Yeah man after 2010 Colombia had been through so much violence that everyone was tired of it, up until the pandemic safety in Colombia had gotten a lot better. After 2020 the economy took a big hit and crime began to surge again, since then it’s just been downhill & the narco groups have also gained more influence and power over the past few years.
Thank you for reinforcing my decision NOT to retire in Colombia. Much too stressful with all the thieves everywhere. Mexico, El Salvador, Philippines, Thailand, Argentina are much better choices. Not only am I happy that I did not make the decision to retire in Colombia, in addition it appears I will never visit either....in the countries I mentioned you don't have to worry about being "Scoped!" It seems like the country has no moral compass....so sad> Guess I will stick to Netflix Narcos reruns lol. Stay safe little brother...consider getting out of there!
@vigalantyleyba depends which city. Merida and Puerto Vallarta are #1 and 2 safest cities in Latin America. Cuenca Ecuador is #3. No place in Colombia is safe. No place.
Literally how stupid do you sound. I lived in California and moved to Texas when I was a teenager California is the highest human trafficking state next to Texas on top of Texas having one of the highest number for child trafficking. Texas has killings and murders and school shootings that have no intended purpose other than they can. As well as home invasion. With the light sprinkle of racism. 😂 on top of which the United States is responsible for the assassination of countless political individuals in our country and in others. But will pretend like JFK in other American political figures don't exist as well as the extreme poverty rate. The United States is one factor away from being a trifecta of a third world country😂 the United States ranks number 72 for the highest mortality rate in Colombia ranks number 91😂😂 but yea ok
Yes mexico still has safe places.just dont ever try to be the badass guy and youll be fine by that i mean narco guy and dont get involve in no business whatever not even taking $20 bucks from one@@vigalantyleyba
Thank you so much, dude, for always putting so much work into these videos. I know you do them out of love for your country and a desire to let everyone see and enjoy what it has to offer, even though most of the time it seems like you go above and beyond and risk a lot as well. There is so much to see and do in Medellin that after only one visit, I was itching to go back. Fortunately, nothing unpleasant happened to me, but I did really like the cuisine and the people's hospitality.
Heads up to you, I'm just back from Colombia, I had a great time, I was in centro Medellín and agree with you around the Botero statues it can get sketchy. Anyway great videos, I always find them informative and interesting, respect!
I was one of your early subscribers & enjoyed watching your YT journey. The editing, sound and transition quality have all improved greatly. Keep up the good work and be careful Andres.
I've been to Medellin twice in the last 8 months and never felt unsafe once. Of course there's a chance of something happening but it's still safer than some US cities. Just be aware of your surroundings like any large city and don't do anything stupid and you should be fine.
Amazing video bro. One of the best I seen of the city. I loved Medellin and will definitely be back. I was robbed at knife point in Laureles in broad daylight right next to the metro. A man came up to me and tried to sell me a lollipop, and then pulled a knife out of his bag. Luckily I got to keep my phone. It was a learning experience, and I hope things can improve. Crazy to know the locals can feel the same way as paranoid tourist.
Damn sorry to hear, but like u said it’s a learning experience. Never let a stranger get too close. Unfortunately in Colombia you always have to be a bit paranoid. Or like we say “desconfiado”
been living here for 6m and havent had a problem :) a big part is knowing how to carry yourself, but I'm from Belize so I know all about that. I have noticed that it's more of a conscious effort for men here who are a much bigger target than women. & well you def wont see me walking around el centro alone looking like a tourist bc physically, I can't blend in, worse when i open my mouth :/
I spent the last two years in Medellin and absolutely loved it. Thabk god i never had a problem. I was thinking of living there forever but im to scared to sell my house in Florida that has a 2% mortgage. Ive decided tp keep my house and live kn Colombia 3 months and usa for 3 months. 3 months on 3 months off. Giving me the best of both worlds. Its so hard to just drop everything on the usa and live in a foreign countries. Unless you abs jave no responsibilities in the usa its hard to leave forever
Best way to not get robbed there is to not go. There are some very creative thieves there. From violent to ingenious. Just take care and don’t carry valuables or too much money. Lots of poverty there. Good perspective on things there…
And here I'm living cheap safe and comfortable in the mega city Bangkok with about 15 million ppl , I can go out when i want and where i want anytime and its life, open stores and food 24/7 here. Worst thing that can happen are pickpockets (have a slingbag on your front body to stop that)..or stumbling on the uneven sidewalk (look where u go) Even the Bangkok "slum" called Khlong Toei is considered safe and looks like a lower middleclass neighborhood in south America
Yeah Southeast Asia is a totally different culture, unfortunately Colombia has been through decades of violence and crime and many people who were raised in that environment resort to what they know to survive, which in many cases is crime.
@@andresonearth most se-asia has been thru that too..Even communism and mass genocide in some country's (lao vietnam cambodia) Thailand for 30 years ago was a real 3 world country. and had many pretty bloody military coups over the years last was 2014 nowdays its a high middle income country with booming industry and no 22 in the world economy m
True, however many people are unaware that Colombia’s armed conflict is still ongoing in various regions of the country, the rebel groups have actually gained power in the past few years. Also different from SEA the worst of the violence in Colombia ended about 15 years ago. Also the war in Colombia was & is funded by crime like narco trafficking, kidnappings, paid assassinations, extortion & bribery.
@@andresonearth think its a cultural thing..for example the macho culture is strong in many south american country's and that is proven being pretty destructive in high doses Colombia doesn't lack resources or working force..it lacks something else incl education. In se-asia its more a common goal and hunt for a better life for the family and climb the strong social ladder
good informative video, which just about convinces me not to visit medellin. if it's so dangerous, did u have a bodyguard accompany u since u seem to be walking in all parts of the city n risking getting robbed, especially ur video camera?
Hey man great video and love hearing your colombian accent. You have any suggestions of youtubers I can watch that are in spanish with your type of accent?
Appreciate that fam. There’s some other Colombian RU-vidrs from Bogotá, they have a diff accent but make good videos. @sinrolespecifico @diegoandariego @chrissinlimite.
@andresonearth wow thank you mn. Much respect. This channel is the best channel on youtube I've seen giving perspective about colombia. I hope it grows exponentially. Seems like they're aren't alot of paisa speakers on youtube
Just about to book my flight to Medeiin and staying in Laureles for 3 months when I saw your video. in numbers, it's low compared to the number of tourists visiting or living in the city, but how many robberies not getting reported? probably a lot. Now you got me confused... I've read online and a lot of people say - just be safe, don't walk alone at night, pay attention... etc so I decided to look for another place to live. and then I thought - in the city you have everything - it's not expensive, cafes, restaurants, nice women and men, everything. So I decided to book a flight. But if you need to worry and look around all the time for potential threats - so, why? is it worth it? Please tell me if it's this dangerous or if I should book a flight, I really can't decide! thanks for the video
I made this video because I see many tourists who don’t understand how to behave in Latin America. People are a bit too nonchalant about situational awareness and safety. Many people online romanticize Colombia, but I wanted to show that it’s not all pretty here. It’s not nearly as dangerous as it used to be & Medellin is one of the “safer” cities in Colombia but Robbery is definitely common here and u are right many robberies don’t get reported. Just be aware of your surroundings and follow your gut feeling. Also make sure to speak decent Spanish!
Also wether it’s worth it or not is dependent on ur situation & many other factors. I like living here because it’s my mother country and my family is here, so for me it’s worth it. but I also kind of like being on my toes and always aware of my surroundings, it keeps me sharp.
How can I get in contact with you. Going to bogota to feed the homeless would love for you to film and help give back. Love the vibe I can cover ur fees and explaining details.
El eje cafetero es muy seguro y los paisajes son hermosos. Armenia, Pereira y Manizales son las ciudades que pertenecen a esa región, y son seguras. En cualquier parte de colombia hay que estar atento, pero esa región es más tranquila que otras partes del país. Diría que definitivamente vale la pena ir.
Not all Colombia is the same. It is different in the country side away from big cities like Medellin. You should film in Cartagena or Santa Marta. Saludos
Parce pues yo nunca he ido a Venezuela, pero yo siento que en Colombia si hay más inseguridad que en RD. Sin embargo en la capital de RD hay mucha inseguridad, pero para mi sigue siendo más peligroso Colombia debido a la situacion con las guerillas, narcos, bandas delincuenciales etc.
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Parce yo ando pilas. Mantengo un pasó rápido al caminar y sin detenerme por mucho tiempo mientras grabo. O si me detengo miro bien que ese lugar sea seguro, de toda forma intento no tardar mucho.
I am an Italian guy and If I see the statistics for rate of robbery and compare Medellin with the ones of major cities in Europe, It seems that Medellin is way more secure 😂. The aspect that you need to work a lot though is the homicide rate.
@@iovgrkso Ámsterdam es una ciudad más pequeña y más fácil de gestionar. Yo lo compraría en Barcelona, Milán, París... pero de todas formas estoy convencido de que la mayoría de robos en Colombia no se denuncian a diferencia de Europa. Así que hay que tomar las cifras un poco con pinzas. De hecho, la percepción del peligro es mayor en Colombia que en Europa.
Y luego los paisas y otras ciudades se alegran de qué son las ciudades mas seguras y modernas y a cali la señalan de qué es la mas insegura se equibocan alos estrangeros les dan duro esas interesadas paisas
Hate how many Colombians trash talk Colombia. I'm almost 50, and I've traveled all over Colombia, and when in Medellin I go all over, including the hood, and I've never been robbed. I can say with confidence that Medellin is safer than NY. I can't speak on Cali cause i haven't been there in a while.... but ive had zero issues there as well. People in NYC smoke crack, shoot herion, shit and pee, assault people, rob people, rape people. I'd rather deal with a sacol huffer or a basukero over the shit were seeing in the states. And to think Philly, Chicago, St Louis are worse than NY..... crazy.
Let’s be honest.. personal experience doesn’t trump statistics. I love Colombia and would still choose it over NC.. HOWEVER, to say with confidence that MDE is safer than New York is crazy. You have to take into account population size, surface area of the city (density), type of crime, etc.
@@andresonearth Don't listen to these smart-ass comments. You are making these videos in order to warn people of the dangers. Your content just improves with each video you make and they're getting better and better. In my opinion, you are fastly becoming one of the best you-tubers out there. Your language skills are superb, your vocabulary is very wide and not littered with bad language and it is plainly obvious you were raised extremely well by your parents. I mostly travel through the small towns in the Coffee Zone and the Paramo's and Amazonas, where you don't really see high levels of crime as you do in the major cities of Colombia, in which is becoming increasingly more worrying. Hats off mate for another informative video.
