2-Day Medellín: From Coffee Traditions to Urban Beats

Medellín, Colombia
Duration2 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover two powerful expressions of Medellín’s identity: its deep-rooted coffee traditions and its vibrant urban music culture. Begin with an immersive experience at a traditional coffee hacienda near the city, where you will learn the journey of coffee from seed to cup while enjoying the scenic landscapes of the Antioquian countryside.
The experience continues in Medellín’s dynamic urban scene, where music, dance, and street art tell the story of a city transformed by creativity and resilience. Through interactive activities with local artists and producers, you will explore the neighborhoods that shaped the reggaeton movement and even participate in the creation of a collaborative song inspired by Medellín’s unique cultural rhythm.

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What's included

  • Private transfers from/to your hotel in Medellín
  • Operated with a Spanish and English-speaking local guide
  • 1 night accommodation in Medellín.
  • Lunch
  • All visits mentioned in the programme: Coffee Tour (Day 1), Medellín Vibes Tour. (Day 2).
  • Breakfast
  • International and domestic flights.
  • Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise).
  • Optional tours
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Porterage and gratuities
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance

What to expect

Day 1: Day 1 : MEDELLÍN – Coffee Hacienda Experience
  1. Medellin
    Pass by
    At the scheduled time, pick-up from your hotel in Medellín and transfer to Hacienda Corazón de León, a traditional family-owned coffee farm with more than 60 years of coffee-growing heritage.

    Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome coffee tasting and the opportunity to wear traditional coffee farmer attire, including a poncho, hat, and rubber boots. Guided by a local expert, walk through the coffee plantations and discover the main stages of coffee cultivation, from seed germination and harvesting to processing and drying.
    The experience concludes with a barista presentation introducing different coffee brewing methods and the unique flavors of Colombian coffee. Return transfer to your selected hotel in Medellín.
Day 2: Day 2 : Medellín Vibes: Discover the city through its rhythm
  1. Medellin
    Pass by
    Start in El Poblado with a visit to an urban dance academy to learn the basic steps of reggaeton. Continue with a walk through Provenza, one of Medellín’s trendiest districts known for its creative and cultural atmosphere.
    The tour then takes you to Barrio Alfonso López, an important place in the history of Colombian reggaeton, where you will enjoy a freestyle performance by local artists. Next, visit Casa Gardeliana Museum, dedicated to the legacy of Carlos Gardel and the influence of tango in Medellín, before traveling by metro to Comuna 13, one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods, known for its street art, music, and social transformation.

    During the visit, participate in a graffiti workshop with a local artist, enjoy a cacao and coffee tasting, and conclude the experience in a community music studio where you will collaborate with local producers to record a unique song inspired by the tour. At the agreed time, return transfer to Medellín.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick-up from hotels located in Medellin city center.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.
  • Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
  • In many hotels in Medellín, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room.
  • No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed.
  • 19% VAT (VTA): To be exempt from this tax, you must present your passport with an entry stamp to the country; otherwise, it will be charged by our representatives at the destination.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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