Medellín's visitor economy reached an estimated US$2.8 billion in 2025, driven by foreign travelers — a boom fueling growth and a tense social debate.

Medellín hosts earned some 435 billion pesos (about US$133 million) on Airbnb in 2025, most of Antioquia's total, putting the city among the world's short-term-rental hotspots.

Medellín's visitor economy reached an estimated US$2.8 billion in 2025, driven by foreign travelers — a boom fueling growth and a tense social debate.