In comparison to robberies in el centro, which could happen with relatively low possibilities, having to deal with the mass of lower class people all the time in centro is more significant negative factor. They do not have the social manner / etiquette in the West. They hit and push each other when they walk and they stand on your way and block you. They say or do racist / sexist things. They follow and ridicule ethnic minorities or foreign women when they walk alone. I have never seen them embarrassed for anything they do. They have very thick skin.
[QUOTE=HumanBeing1;2129436]Medellin is a very safe city but I wouldn't stay in centro. A lot of homeless and druggys. There are a lot of nice areas I agree with the laurales suggestion. It's a very nice area and not touristy. If you want the full experience though stay in Lleras.
Have fun. It's a great place.[/QUOTE]
