Things to do in Medellin Metropolitan Area

Experiment with city-inspired textile prints

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Colombian spirits and coastal dish pairings with a chef

Colombia’s Pacific coastal region has its own distinctive cuisine and culinary heritage. Part of that heritage is viche, a spirit distilled from sugarcane. Discover this produce through a viche tasting and some snacks. • Hear the story of viche, its origins, and its cultural importance in coastal Colombian communities. • Taste viche prepared in several ways alongside dishes such as tuna crudo marinated in curuba (passiflora) and whitefish with cauliflower purée in a smoked coconut milk broth. • In addition to viche infused with botanicals, we’ll demonstrate how to make the well-known Viche Cítrico cocktail. You’ll leave with an enhanced sense of the flavors of viche and a regional cuisine unknown outside of Colombia. Note: Since this experience centers on alcoholic spirits, you must be aged 18 and up.

Create a Medellín postcard with a local artist

Paint the cityscape with a Florence Biennale winner in an art space with sweeping views. Meet Amalia Sip a glass of wine and learn about Medellín’s art scene. Get watercolor tips Practice color blending, composition, and brushwork. Pick up a brush Play with color as you paint your postcard. Sign your artwork Take home your painted memory of Medellín.

Take a literary walk and meet local authors

Stroll through bookstores and take part in a traditional tertulia alongside writers. Learn the mission Uncover how and why the Bookstore Tour was created. Visit Grámmata Meet a bookseller and learn the history of the bookstore. Share a note Dedicate a poem over the phone or write to a loved one. Meet booksellers Enjoy coffee and sourdough bread with young booksellers. Sample wine Sip on a Tinto de Verano while discussing a specific topic.

Go behind the scenes at El Coleccionista Gallery

Get rare access to an exciting hidden showroom displaying contemporary Colombian art. Inspect architecture Explore inspirational design on the walk to the gallery Consider the mission Contemplate the gallery's origins and its current pursuits. Critique art Weigh the director's insights and form your own opinions. Become an art VIP Treat yourself to a curated viewing in the collector's room. Share your thoughts Converse about the gallery's role in supporting local art.

Explore Medellín's queer nightlife with a pro DJ

Dive into the vibrant LGBTQ+ scene with DJ Christian Salazar and iconic drag queens. Meet your hosts Mix with the DJ and the guides, enjoy a welcome drink. Enjoy a drag show Meet the queens backstage and savor a signature cocktail. Dance the night away Feel the energy at Oráculo, the heart of queer nightlife. Revel in queer joy Connect to similar souls in a club where everyone belongs.

Tour Guatapé - Piedra del Peñol from Medellin

Full tour to Guatapé, the most famous tourist destination close to the city of Medellin. We have bilingual guides who will give you the same amount of information in both English and Spanish. The experience starts at 7:30 am, arriving in Medellín again at 6:30 - 7 pm This tour includes: -Transport round trip by comfortable bus - Breakfast, Lunch and Traditional Sweet. -Medical Assistance Card -Tour by boat (In which you will navigate the Guatapé dam and you can see the ruins of the houses of Pablo Escobar) In addition, you will visit the following places: - Animal Farm, where you can interact with: llamas, horses and many more! - Replica of the Village of "El Peñol" - Central Park of Guatape -The souvenir street - Calle de las sombrillas (where you can take the best photos of the tour) -Place of the baseboards -Malecon of the village of Guatapé -La Piedra del Peñol (Here we'll give you enough time for you to climb. Promotion ticket is not included, costs COP 30,000 and must be paid in cash at the entrance to the Stone) -In addition, observe Rionegro and the monument of the Phoenix Ave Note: - The tour may have few or many attendees, according to the day. -We also offer private tour options for you or your group.

⭐Discover Comuna 13 "Full" With a local Guide

The most complete tour that you can find in Comuna 13, this is a walking tour, making several stops, which have been strategically chosen to learn about the history, art and magic that exist in Comuna 13, you will be able to know first hand our streets, our stories told with color and paint, the people and of course the escalators. On this tour you will have the opportunity to taste one of the most famous products we have, you will have the opportunity to have beautiful views of the city of Medellin and above all have the direct contact of entering a place where years ago it was unthinkable for many people. . Remarkable Aspect: We are local Guides from Commune 13 who have come together to show you our community first-hand, we love to show the world that changes are possible, since we went from being one of the most violent places in the city of Medellin , to be the number 1 place in visits. alert: if your tour is in English you must inform us with a message for us to organize people who wish to do the tour with us, we will meet at the subway station of san javier, there we will see the agreed day and time. the tour lasts from 2:30 to 3:00 hours We are legally constituted with National Tourism Registry No.84040

Graffititour, and History -All in Comuna Thirteen

Ready for an unforgettable adventure? Join us and discover the incredible transformation of Comuna 13, from a once-dangerous neighborhood to a community full of life and color. Our experiences are offered in multiple languages, so everyone can join in on the fun! English: 9:00, 11:00, 12:30, and 15:00 Spanish: 9:30, 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00 Friday and Saturday 13:30 If the time you want isn't available – just send us a message and we'll try to arrange something that works for you. Keep in mind that if one of our hosts needs a break, that time slot won't be available. We'll start our adventure at the Insiders Foundation offices, where you'll learn about the history of Comuna 13. Then, we'll head over to Independencia #1, where we'll explore how hip-hop culture has contributed to the neighborhood's transformation. And if you're feeling creative, you'll even get a chance to make your tag using the spray paint we provide. Wear comfortable shoes and ask questions to get the most out of your experience, but note that there is a challenging hill for older guests. So what are you waiting for? Join us and be a part of the incredible transformation of Comuna 13. See how street art has brought this neighborhood to life and discover the best-kept secrets of this vibrant community.

Paragliding in Medellin with breakfast

"Ready to soar and feel the freedom? This is your chance!" At 9:30 am they will pick you up in Medellin. On your way you will be able to admire spectacular landscapes and natural spaces. At 10:00 am we will take a short break on the way to enjoy a delicious breakfast, accompanied by unbeatable panoramic views over Medellin and its surroundings. Around 10:45 am we will arrive to San Felix, where this incredible adventure will begin. First, you will receive a flight preparation lesson from the pilot, as well as the necessary equipment to carry out the activity. Then you will fly 15 to 20 minutes approximately over the Aburrá valley. You will experience unique and exciting sensations while flying over this extraordinary natural enclave, nestled in the mountains. You will be able to admire Medellin and its wonderful landscapes from the sky, as well as inmortalize your experience purchasing the photography and video service provided by our team, making this moment an unforgettable one. Finally we will head towards Medellín, bringing this remarkable adventure to an end. Don't miss this unique experience. Book now and conquer Medellín’s sky!

Coffee tour in Medellin

The tour will allow you to live a sensory experience through coffee and the senses, the recognition of the work of the peasants through their Arriera culture in Santa Elena, we will start at the agreed meeting point (LA CENTRAL SHOPPING CENTER) and we will take a private car to my house, a traditional coffee farm where my mother will receive us with a delicious natural game and a small welcome dessert, followed by this we will start the coffee process at the Casablaca farm with the corresponding clothing (hat, poncho and basket) and we will prepare to know the Colombian coffee process ( sowing, harvesting, benefit and drying), 4 seasons in which you will perform the entire coffee process, at the end of the process we will have lunch with a typical Antioquia peasant, prepared with the organic vegetables of our farm then we will taste each of our 4 lines of differentiated coffee, and coffee peel tea. Other things to note If you are vegetarian or vegan, you must tell us to prepare a lunch to your liking National Tourist Registration Number: 212024

Soccer Match Tour - Tickets and pre-game

You will experience the Colombian soccer league like never before. We will go to the Atanasio Girardot Stadium to watch a soccer match and being there you will see how Colombian soccer fans support their team throughout the game. The atmosphere is incredible and it is a must-have experience. Other things to note The date could change because it depends on the league schedule. Sometimes due to the demand the groups can be up to 20 people. RNT 141254

Nightlife Medellin, Rooftops, bars and Clubs drinks included

As a native Paisa (born and raised in Medellin), I have spent several years enjoying the nightlife in Medellin and I have designed an incredible experience that will allow you to know the best experience of Medellin’s nightlife as if you were local. HERE'S WHAT WE'RE GOING TO DO 1. We'll start the night at a bar with a phenomenal atmosphere. In this extraordinary bar we’ll welcome you with a signature Shot for everyone to get you in the Colombian party mood. 2. We will walk around Paque Lleras and Provenza neighborhood, where I will show you the best places around to go for a drink, dinner and have fun while you have a good experience in Medellin. We will also grab a delicious “Empanada”, a typical snack from the region (1 empanada included). 3. While we are walking to the Provenza neighborhood, we will visit a rooftop where you can learn more about the nightlife in Medellin and have “Aguardiente”, a national drink that is elaborated with sugar cane and traditionally consumed by locals (1 bottle included). 4. Finally, we'll wrap up our night by heading to one of the city's top clubs. There, you can dance, enjoy some drinks, and even treat yourself to expertly crafted cocktails available for purchase **If you see that no one has booked, don't worry, we usually have more reservations on other platforms** **Every day we have different experiences in different places