Medellín: Transformation, Flowers and Paisa Culture

MEDELLÍN & SANTA ELENA

Destination: Medellín · Santa Elena, Antioquia

Experience: Cultural · Urban · Culinary · Rural · Horseback Riding

Tour type: Private · FIT · Small groups

Languages: Spanish · English · French, subject to availability

Day 1 · Medellín, Art and Transformation

Discover a Medellín that has transformed its urban spaces into settings for art, culture and community gatherings.

The tour takes in the city’s main highlights: Plaza Botero and the historic center, Pueblito Paisa and Cerro Nutibara, a taste of Antioquian cuisine and a cultural tour of Comuna 13, featuring local stories, murals, music and artistic expression.

Depending on operating conditions, the experience may also include a ride on the Metro and Metrocable, offering a different perspective on Medellín.

Overnight stay in Medellín.

Day 2 · Santa Elena: Flowers, Silletero Traditions and a Rural Horseback Ride

After breakfast, depart by private transport for the mountains of Santa Elena, an area known for its rural landscape and for preserving the traditions of silletero families.

The day begins with a visit to a traditional silletero farm, where travelers can meet a local family, learn about the history of this tradition, explore flower gardens and crops, and discover the traditional craft of making the iconic silletas.

Next, set off on a horseback ride through the rural landscape of Santa Elena, following mountain trails through farming communities and the natural scenery typical of Antioquia. More than just a ride, this is a chance to experience the Colombian countryside at a relaxed pace, taking in the scenery and rural way of life.

The experience also includes a traditional Antioquian lunch, bringing together the landscape, cuisine, culture and community.

At the end of the experience, return to Medellín by private transport and transfer to your hotel or a previously agreed meeting point.

An Experience Designed for International Travelers

This program offers a chance to discover two sides of Medellín in a single trip: the city’s cultural and urban transformation, and the rural identity that lives on in the mountains of Santa Elena.

Includes: private transportation throughout the tour, a professional guide in the language booked, a cultural experience in Comuna 13, a visit to a silletero farm, a rural horseback ride, a traditional lunch in Santa Elena, specifically confirmed admission fees and assistance from BAIATOUR Travel.