9. Medellin
IM Score: 13
Cost of Living Index: 34.77
Hospital to Population Ratio: 77,000
Temperature: 72/77°F
Rainy Days: 19/31
Sunny Days: 0/9
Forget everything bad you’ve heard about Medellin. Pablo Escobar and drug cartel conflicts are things of the past. Medellin that ranked 9th on our list of best places to retire in Colombia is only looking to the future and it has been labeled as one of the most innovative cities in the whole world. If you are not convinced yet, it is also the best city to live in South America. Medellin is bursting with life on every corner and has numerous cultural attractions including museums, festivals and artistic events. The only thing that may turn you off is the fact that the city is rather crowded and far away from the beach.
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