El Centro

Medellín's historic downtown, full of street vendors selling fruit and local dishes; guided walking tours are recommended, and visitors should watch for pickpockets.

El Centro appears in 8 of the 16 Medellín vlogs we indexed, first in 2021, most recently in 2026.

8 moments in vlogs

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  1. Eat See TV

    What It's Actually Like to Travel to Medellín, Colombia

    A walking history tour here is recommended as the first thing to do, to understand the city's past and present.
  2. Travelwithchris

    15 Things YOU MUST DO in Medellin, Colombia! 🇨🇴

    Considered quite dangerous: leave valuables behind and avoid using a camera.
  3. Exotic Vacation

    How to Spend 3 Days in MEDELLIN Colombia | Travel Itinerary

    Stick to main streets by day and avoid narrow alleys; a free daily walking tour (except Sundays) leaves at 9:30 a.m.
  4. WorldwideWu

    4-day MEDELLÍN, COLOMBIA Travel Vlog 🇨🇴 July 2022 | things to do, eat, and see! (with PRICES 💲)

    The free walking tour with a local guide is highly recommended and can be emotional.
  5. World Wild Hearts

    MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA (2025) | 12 Best Things To Do In & Around Medellín (+ Travel Safety Tips)

  6. Brief

    Travelwithchris

    American Tries Colombian Food in Medellin, Colombia 🇨🇴

  7. Two Soles Abroad

    23 INSANE Things To Do In Medellin, Colombia!

    Can be sketchy, so go with a group and avoid it at night; a firm, polite 'no, perdón' handles requests for money.
  8. Brief

    Laura Gomez

    COMPLETE MEDELLIN TRAVEL GUIDE 2026: Things to do, Safety, Where to Stay

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