5-Pillar Equalizer Comparison · February Edition

Medellín vs Cartagena in February

Benchmarked strictly across TripTiming's 5 empirical pillars: Crowds, Weather, Vibes, Prices, and Safety.

Medellín

Colombia · February Winner
80
TripTiming Index
5-PILLAR EQUALIZER 0 – 100 SCORE
79
Crowds 30%
94
Weather 30%
54
Vibes 15%
91
Prices 15%
60
Safety 10%
Crowd Status Low Density / Tranquil (79)
Weather Comfort 29°C · 32% Rain Risk
Avg. Lodging Rates ~$63 / night
Recommended Week Dec 2 – 8 (72/100)
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Cartagena

Colombia · February Evaluation
72
TripTiming Index
5-PILLAR EQUALIZER 0 – 100 SCORE
56
Crowds 30%
93
Weather 30%
64
Vibes 15%
79
Prices 15%
60
Safety 10%
Crowd Status Moderate Footfall (56)
Weather Comfort 35°C · 0% Rain Risk
Avg. Lodging Rates ~$166 / night
Recommended Week Dec 5 – 11 (65/100)
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✓ Mathematical Winner: Medellín (80 vs 72)
Composite Weights: 30% Crowds · 30% Weather · 15% Vibes · 15% Prices · 10% Safety

The Trade-Off Analysis

Medellín decisively leads Cartagena in February across both environmental comfort and space tranquility. With a composite index advantage of +8 points, Medellín delivers superior sightseeing conditions (29°C feels-like, 32% rain probability) while avoiding the heavier tourist footfall and queue friction observed in Cartagena.