![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/best-foreign-holiday-spot-for-2023-is-named-and-it-may-not-be-where-youd-expect/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_Comuna-13-elevated-view-Medellin-Antioquia-Department-Colombia-South-America.jpg&description=Medellin, in Colombia, is a far cry from the days its people lived in fear of drug lord Pablo Escobar, and is now a vibrant city with perfect temperatures for tourists A city once known as the most violent in the world and where bombings and shootings were an everyday occurrence has been revealed as the best holiday destination for July 2023, according to a new study. MoneyTransfers.com considered various factors including weather, average hours of sunshine and costs of accommodation, food and transportation for the best holiday conditions for each month. The experts have named Medellin, in Colombia, as one of the most underrated spots in the world and the place to visit in July 2023. The city was once infamously known as the home town of drug lord Pablo Escobar, when the homicide rate was five times higher than in New York City and bombings, assassinations and shootings were daily occurrences. But today the city is a far cry from the dark days under the Medellin Cartel. Jonathan Merry, CEO of MoneyTransfers.com, said of the destination to Express.co.uk : 'It's clear every continent has its draws, and while it's easy to fall into a rut of visiting the more traditional holiday resorts every year, this list opens up so many more possibilities. "People may not in the past have considered Medellin in Colombia due to its chequered history, but the city has spent decades repairing itself, and the country now attracts millions of tourists from around the world who are drawn to its pristine rainforests and beaches.' In July, Medellin "endures its low season, likely due to the volume of rainier days". The experts said, however, that "as a tropical destination this is expected" and the city still enjoys highs of up to 27.6C. The average daily costs are "incredibly low" at just $56 (£43) so tourists can enjoy everything the city has on offer "without worrying about spending a fortune". On Tripadvisor, hundreds of visitors recommended the Metrocable in Medellin, a gondola lift){kind=link}
Medellin, in Colombia, is a far cry from the days its people lived in fear of drug lord Pablo Escobar, and is now a vibrant city with perfect temperatures for tourists
A city once known as the most violent in the world and where bombings and shootings were an everyday occurrence has been revealed as the best holiday destination for July 2023, according to a new study.
MoneyTransfers.com considered various factors including weather, average hours of sunshine and costs of accommodation, food and transportation for the best holiday conditions for each month. The experts have named Medellin, in Colombia, as one of the most underrated spots in the world and the place to visit in July 2023.
The city was once infamously known as the home town of drug lord Pablo Escobar, when the homicide rate was five times higher than in New York City and bombings, assassinations and shootings were daily occurrences.
But today the city is a far cry from the dark days under the Medellin Cartel.