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Milena Amaya Marin

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Comparing cities

Medellín v Bogotá: Which City Is for You?

By Milena Amaya Marín

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medellin vs bogota

Both combine the best of traditional and modern influences, in a melting pot of nightlife, hotels, architecture styles and historic attractions. But which one is for you? Read on to find out.

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Medellin

With a population of over 3.7 million, it is significantly smaller than Colombia’s capital, both in population and area (236.5sqmi, or 380.6sqkm). Often referred to as La Ciudad de la Eterna Primavera (the city of eternal spring), it is lower in altitude than Bogotá, at a height of 4,905ft (1,495m).

Bogota

Bogotá, Colombia’s capital, is home to around 8 million people and is situated in the Andes mountain range at an altitude of 8,660ft (2,640m), making it the fourth-highest city in the world.

1st stop

Bogotá

Climate

Bogotá is located high in the Andes mountain range, giving it a slightly colder climate than Medellín, with an average year-round temperature of 15C (58F). The temperature can sometimes hit 20C (68F), and it gets as cold as 5C (41F).

Things to do in Bogotá

TOURISTIC PLACES

There is a great number of museums and landmarks, such as the mountain Monserrate, the old neighborhood La Candelaria and the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, which is located underground.

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2nd stop

MEDELLIN

Climate

Medellín has an average yearly temperature of 22C (72F); the highest temperature it reaches is 28C (82F), and the lowest is 17C (62F). Due to its low altitude, and Colombia’s proximity to the Equator, the country has no real seasons (just wet and dry periods), so Medellín boasts a year-round spring-like climate.

Touristic places to visit

Rock of guatapé

plaza de botero

Parque explora

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VERSUS

  • Bogota is colder than Medellin
  • Bogota is safer than Medellin
  • Bogotá has more modern buildings and malls than Medellin
  • The average daily cost in Bogotá is a lot cheaper than in Medellin.
  • Medellin is more popular than Bogota
  • Medellin is cleaner than Bogota
  • People who live in Medellin are friendlier than people who live in Bogotá.
  • Medellin is smaller than Bogota,

Now is your turn

Choose two different cities or towns in Colombia and compare them.