Top Medellín Classes & Workshops

Rather than just eating Colombian food, learn to cook local dishes yourself during a cooking class with a professional chef. This hands-on cultural experience can be tailored to suit your dietary needs, and comes with the undivided attention of your guide. Plus, rather than mastering the art of Colombian cuisine in an impersonal kitchen, you’ll cook in the home of your guide.

This is one of the best ways to connect with locals and have a lot of fun while traveling! Joining this group and feeling the energy, the flavor and learning new steps for your dancing catalog and get ready for the party at night!

This 5-day package includes: 4 conversational Spanish classes at OLSA International 4 salsa dance classes at OLSA International 1 day-excursion to the Downtown Historical and Cultural walking tour which includes several landmarks and historical and cultural commentary by local "Paisas". OLSA International is the only Spanish language academy in Medellin that is 1. Certified by the Secretary of Education of Medellin, AND the Ministry of Education of Colombia, 2. Licensed to sponsor student visas through our Certified Spanish University program, 3. Offers these weekly Spanish immersion packages that include four classes of conversational Spanish + four classes of salsa dance + one day-excursion. Our focus is to help you integrate, experience, and enjoy the time you spend in Medellin. Do more than just a tour! Improve your Spanish fluency! Learn to dance salsa! Interact with Colombians! Make the most out of your time in Colombia with OLSA International!

Visit the Salón Málaga, a traditional tango and bolero bar in downtown Medellin which has fostered encounters between musicians, intellectuals, and writers for 58 years. Tour its history accompanied by its owner and learn the main steps of tango with a couple of professionals.

Skip the city’s tourist traps and get a taste of traditional Colombian cooking, made by your own hands, with a private cooking class and meal at the home of a local. Learn authentic recipes and gain hands-on experience creating classic dishes, such as picada, ajiaco, or chicharrón mazamorra, with guidance and insights provided by your host. Enjoy the personalized experience of a private lesson, and choose a dinner or lunchtime visit to suit your schedule.

FIVE-day package includes: FOUR conversational Spanish classes at OLSA International FOUR salsa dance classes at OLSA International ONE day-excursion to ropes course/zipline - excursion includes transportation, breakfast, lunch, your choice of 4 levels of ropes course/zip-line, MetroCable, nature park walk, more. OLSA International is the ONLY Spanish language academy in Medellin that is 1. Certified by the Secretary of Education of Medellin, AND the Ministry of Education of Colombia, 2. Licensed to sponsor student visas through our Certified Spanish University program, 3. Offers these weekly Spanish immersion packages that include four classes of conversational Spanish + four classes of salsa dance + one day-excursion. Our focus is to help you integrate, experience, and enjoy the time you spend in Medellin. Do more than just a tour! Improve your Spanish fluency! Learn to dance salsa! Interact with Colombians! Make the most out of your time in Colombia with OLSA International!

Learn a lot and have fun at the same time. We have developed a method that will help you speak and understand Spanish in no time. Lessons are tailored to your needs and preferences. It doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, we will prepare lessons that enable you to quickly improve your level of proficiency.

Travelers that want to experience Medellin culture with an activity that's active, fun, and perfect for couples shouldn't miss this Salsa dance workshop. Just grab your favorite person, put on your dancing shoes, and get comfortable with the basic steps. Once you get the rhythm, head out into the city to check out two underground Salsa bars, and experience Medellín's famed Salsa scene.

esta experiencia está diseñada para aprender y poner en práctica al instante lo aprendido de una manera divertida. conociendo algunos lugares que hacen de esta experiencia algo extraordinaria. acompañados todo el tiempo por una pareja de bailarines profesionales los cuales podrás disfrutar y dejar el miedo de bailar en publico.

FIVE-day package includes: FOUR conversational Spanish classes at OLSA International FOUR salsa dance classes at OLSA International ONE day-excursion to San Félix for a exciting and beautiful tandem paragliding experience. OLSA International is the ONLY Spanish language academy in Medellin that is 1. Certified by the Secretary of Education of Medellin, AND the Ministry of Education of Colombia, 2. Licensed to sponsor student visas through our Certified Spanish University program, 3. Offers these weekly Spanish immersion packages that include four classes of conversational Spanish + four classes of salsa dance + one day-excursion. Our focus is to help you integrate, experience, and enjoy the time you spend in Medellin. Do more than just a tour! Improve your Spanish fluency! Learn to dance salsa! Interact with Colombians! Make the most out of your time in Colombia with OLSA International!

Via Cocina combines social transformation and healthy eating with delicious cooking classes, and many say the project’s inspiring story is worth the trip alone. I've traveled to 70+ countries as an international development volunteer since 2003, and this is my life project coming to fruition! When you book an experience with us, the proceeds directly support Via Cocina activities, subsidizing cooking classes and training for low income community members who cannot afford to pay market value. We even show you what past activities have helped us accomplish, and how your participation and contribution will have impact on the project's future development. But above all, it's a very relaxed, fun opportunity to share stories and flavors in the kitchen, and most guests leave with a time-saving trick or two that changes the way they cook for the rest of their lives!

Take a break from city sightseeing and experience daily life in Medellín on a private market tour, followed by a cooking lesson in the home of a local. Browse fresh produce, pick up traditional recipes, and enjoy hands-on cooking practice, with tips and advice provided by your host. Enjoy your home-cooked meal together, along with a glass of local wine, and receive personalized recommendations for the rest of your visit.

The core concept of this workshop is that the mind, body, and soul go together, and you can access the wonders of being alive through a harmonious relationship between them. We will start at the altar in my room, where you'll learn about meditation as you practice it so you can tune your mind in a peaceful state. Then we move to the kitchen, my healing laboratory. I'll share my passion for cooking, how it uplifts my spirit and connects me to people. I will also tell you about my journey through traditional medicines like Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, and my spiritual journey through India. I'll guide you on how to use spices not only for flavour but also for your health. We'll talk about why it's important to make your own food, and, of course, the basics and importance of meditation. This is a beautiful opportunity for you to connect with your nature as a human being through introspection and the twists and turns of human history that bring us to where we are today.

FIVE-day package includes: FOUR conversational Spanish classes at OLSA International FOUR salsa dance classes at OLSA International ONE day-excursion to Guatapé - excursion includes transportation, breakfast, lunch, tours of New Guatapé, Marinilla, El Peñol climbing fee, boat ride on Guatapé lake, tour of Zócalos. OLSA International is the ONLY Spanish language academy in Medellin that is 1. Certified by the Secretary of Education of Medellin, AND the Ministry of Education of Colombia, 2. Licensed to sponsor student visas through our Certified Spanish University program, 3. Offers these weekly Spanish immersion packages that include four classes of conversational Spanish + four classes of salsa dance + one day-excursion. Our focus is to help you integrate, experience, and enjoy the time you spend in Medellin. Do more than just a tour! Improve your Spanish fluency! Learn to dance salsa! Interact with Colombians! Make the most out of your time in Colombia with OLSA International!

Live a night of authentic Colombian rumba by experiencing and learning about the most popular Latin rhythm: salsa. Learn its basic steps and listen to its history while visiting two renowned clubs where you can dance and enjoy the classics of this genre.

Ven a tomar clases de salsa y bachata con los campeones del mundo en el genero, profesores especializados dispuestos a ponerte a bailar como un trompo.

Colombian coffee is prized around the world, so get an up-close look at where the flavorful beans come from on this coffee tour from Medellin. Visit a working coffee plantation, where farmers guide you through the entire coffee bean lifecycle, from planting and harvesting to roasting for the perfect rich brew. Taste the quality for yourself with a special cup of single-origin coffee at the end of the tour.

Visit the Avoeden Cave in Medellin's El Poblado neighborhood for a coffee tasting experience. Designed to teach you about the harvesting and production of coffee in Colombia, this workshop lets you taste some of the best coffee in the city, surrounded by locally made urban art. A small group of fellow travelers means you can ask plenty of questions and get personalized attention from your guide.

Immerse yourself in Colombia's coffee culture during this 2-hour workshop in a Medellin cafe. Make your way to the El Poblado neighborhood to meet your host, who will teach you about the history of coffee production in Colombia. Follow along as your guide teaches you to brew the perfect cup of coffee, a skill you can take home with you. Sample several of the cafe's special brews and ask plenty of questions.

In this experience you will learn more about coffee and learn to prepare it with different preparation methods such as Chemex and the French press, as well as the use of the espresso machine Master the art of making your own perfect cup of coffee. • Coffee workshop to discover the secrets of preparing coffee, from the time it is grown to when served in the cup. Learn about the history of one of the largest coffee producing regions in the world.

In this experience you will learn more about coffee and learn to prepare it with different preparation methods such as Chemex and the French press, as well as the use of the espresso machine Master the art of making your own perfect cup of coffee. • Coffee workshop to discover the secrets of preparing coffee, from the time it is grown to when served in the cup. Learn about the history of one of the largest coffee producing regions in the world.

Learn to prepare some "mecatos" or typical Colombian snacks, accompanied by a local chef. Empanadas, arepas, pastries or typical Christmas sweets are some of the delights that you can cook and taste.

Be immersed in traditional Colombian culture on this culinary tour in Medellín. Benefit from your local host’s insider tips and translations as you browse fresh produce in the Plaza de la America market, before heading to their home for your private cooking class. Pick up new skills as you prepare regional recipes, then hear the cultural insights of a local as you savor your homemade meal together.

It is a unique opportunity in the city to have fun in a safe and right way to learn the beautiful sport of the stunt wheelie or horse.