Well I just spent Mar. 16 to Apr. 2 in Colombia and I feel the safety warnings and need of Spanish is really overblown. I spent my first four days in Bogota and the rest of my time in Medellin. I have zero Spanish and never at any moment felt unsafe and probably had the best vacation I have ever had.
I’d skip Bogota altogether unless it’s cheaper to fly into there. Bogota is an ugly sprawling city and because of the altitude it can be quite chilly at night. Medellin is a beautiful city with a first world transit system and pretty much perfect temperatures. It’s why they call it the city of eternal spring. Getting around with Uber is excellent in both cities. Again I felt safe at all times. That being said I never went to the red light district of Bogota after reading some sketchy reports on it. I’m glad I saw Bogota, but after seeing Medellin I kicked myself for spending my first four days there.
Ok the girls. My God! I have never been to a place with so many beautiful women, it’ll blow your mind if you have never been before. I’ll be totally honest I never went there to solely monger, I enjoy exploring new places, sights, and sounds and all that, but I did partake of course!
Depending on things like your age, being in shape, outgoing personality, etc, you can do very well there without even paying for it. I used tinder and Colombian Cupid and met lots of girls that’s way. Just make sure your staying somewhere that guests are allowed. I used an AirBnB, so it was no issues, but many hotels do not allow guests. I’d recommend staying in the Lleres Park/Poblado area of Medellin. There are lots of Airbnb available, great restaurants, bars, and shopping malls close by.
I’m trying to keep it short, if you’ve got any questions ask away. Don’t listen to the arm chair travellers who tell you stay away because it’s unsafe or you can’t get by without Spanish, have a sense of adventure and just go there and enjoy yourself. Set up some dates, have a smart phone with google translate and your good. If plan to go only the P4P route you’ll have no issues meeting like minded guys that’ll help you out. There was an American guy I met at my AirBnB(condos) who had a phone full of girls pics and their contact numbers he had met on previous trips that he freely shared. I will admit Spanish skills will greatly enhance your trip, but I’m proof you can get by there without. I had such a great time I’m planning to go back in the fall.