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.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience the coffee journey from seed to cup at a traditional hacienda with more than 60 years of coffee-growing heritage
- Discover Medellín’s urban music culture, including dance, freestyle, street art, and the neighborhoods that shaped the global reggaeton movement
- Participate in a unique musical experience, collaborating with local artists to record a song inspired by the sounds and stories of Medellín
Day 1: MEDELLÍN: COFFEE HACIENDA EXPERIENCE
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. At the end of the experience transfer to the hotel in Medellín.
Overnight in Medellín.
Day 2: MEDELLÍN VIBES: DISCOVER THE CITY THROUGH ITS RHYTHM
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.
