Travel blog - Tips to explore the world on a budget: Medellin

Bathed by the waters of the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Colombia is one of the most striking destinations in Latin America for its rich culture, history and contrasts. This country receives more than 4 million tourists every year, attracted by the paradisiacal beaches of the Colombian Caribbean, the architectural richness of its ancient colonial cities, the unmistakable joy of its people and its rich biodiversity. Here are some of the essential stops on a trip to Colombia, places that will not leave anyone indifferent.

This week, in the third instalment of our Free Tour Heroes series, we are in Medellin, Colombia, with Zippy Tour Comuna 13. The FREETOUR.com awards honour the best free walking tours around the world each year, based on the feedback, reviews and ratings of FREETOUR.com users, and it was Graffiti Free Zippy Walking Tour Comuna 13 that was awarded the top spot for the best free tour in South America.