5-Pillar Equalizer Comparison · November Edition

Medellín vs Cartagena in November

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

Medellín

Colombia · November Winner
68
TripTiming Index
5-PILLAR EQUALIZER 0 – 100 SCORE
72
Crowds 30%
57
Weather 30%
57
Vibes 15%
96
Prices 15%
60
Safety 10%
Crowd Status Moderate Footfall (72)
Weather Comfort 26°C · 55% Rain Risk
Avg. Lodging Rates ~$68 / night
Recommended Week Dec 2 – 8 (72/100)
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Cartagena

Colombia · November Evaluation
22
TripTiming Index
5-PILLAR EQUALIZER 0 – 100 SCORE
52
Crowds 30%
5
Weather 30%
91
Vibes 15%
54
Prices 15%
60
Safety 10%
Crowd Status Heavy Visitor Congestion (52)
Weather Comfort 32°C · 79% Rain Risk
Avg. Lodging Rates ~$248 / night
Recommended Week Dec 5 – 11 (65/100)
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✓ Mathematical Winner: Medellín (68 vs 22)
Composite Weights: 30% Crowds · 30% Weather · 15% Vibes · 15% Prices · 10% Safety

The Trade-Off Analysis

Medellín decisively leads Cartagena in November across both environmental comfort and space tranquility. With a composite index advantage of +46 points, Medellín delivers superior sightseeing conditions (26°C feels-like, 55% rain probability) while avoiding the heavier tourist footfall and queue friction observed in Cartagena.