I've been to Medellin - in fact, I spent a few weeks living in probably the most dangerous part of the city, called 'El Centro'. Just youtube it - it's where the streetgirls, druggies and the homeless live. The taxi guy who dropped me off was shocked when I told him where I wanted to stay. Nothing bad happened to me. The problem with our American cousins (who become victims), with respect, is that they make many basic mistakes :
- they are weekend warriors, and flash their cash around
- they are escaping from the pussy prison called America, and so when they see a hot Colombiana, they go completely gaga.
- they are loud and stand out, which is the exact opposite of what you want to do in a place like Colombia
- they overpay for things, act out of bravado, and play the 'big-baller' role, which attracts trouble.
Just use basic common sense, keep your head under the parapet, take precautions and Medellin can be a great place for pussy.