Things to do in
Medellín

Arrival pour

Guests settle into the room, receive the first pairing, and take their place at the table.

◷3 hrs· 7:00 PM

Chef's welcome

The amuse bouche opens the table — grilled pineapple, queso campesino, thyme.

◷3 hrs

Flower and flame

Three Colombian courses move from bright ceviche through warm flame to a honeyed close.

◷3 hrs

Lingering table

Plantain y queso, unhurried conversation, and an evening that lingers.

◷3 hrs

Cannabis Farm Tour & Terpene Education

Visit a working cannabis farm in the Colombian countryside — terpene profiles, cultivation methods, and the plant's cultural significance.

◷Full day· 10:00 AM

Guatapé & El Peñol + Private Boat Tour

Climb the iconic 740-step Rock of Guatapé for panoramic views, then explore the colorful lakeside town by private boat.

◷Full day· 8:00 AM

Comuna 13 Cultural Tour & Night Out

Walk the vibrant street art of Comuna 13 — once Medellín's most dangerous neighborhood, now its most inspiring — and end with a night out.

◷Half day· 2:00 PM

Ziplining & Horseback Riding

Zipline through the Antioquia mountains and ride horseback through the lush countryside.

◷Half day· 9:00 AM

Optional ATV Adventure

For those who want more — tear through mountain trails on an ATV excursion.

◷Half day· 9:30 AM

ATV Mountain Expedition

Tear through the Antioquia mountain trails on an ATV — mud, ridgelines, and views you can't reach any other way.

◷Half day· 10:00 AM

Guatapé Climb & El Peñol

Climb the iconic 740-step Rock of Guatapé for panoramic views over the lakes, then explore the colorful town below.

◷Full day· 8:00 AM

Waterfall & Jungle Trek

Hike to hidden waterfalls and cool off in the Colombian countryside — the wild side of Antioquia.

◷Full day· 2:00 PM

Horseback Through the Countryside

Ride horseback through lush green hills and coffee country at an unhurried pace.

◷Half day· 9:00 AM

Night ATV & Mountain Views

Take the trails after dark and end at a mountain overlook as the city lights come alive below.

◷Half day· 9:30 AM

Flower & Flames Supper Club

An intimate multi-course tasting menu under the stars — the signature GŪD dining experience in Medellín.

◷3 hrs· 10:00 AM

Farm-to-Table Cooking Session

Cook alongside local chefs with market-fresh Colombian ingredients — hands-on, communal, and delicious.

◷Full day· 8:00 AM

Community Table Dinners

Long-table dinners with the group each night — the heart of a GŪD retreat is the people around the table.

◷3 hrs· 2:00 PM

Cocktails & Reflection at Sunset

Golden-hour cocktails overlooking the city — a moment to slow down and toast the year.

◷3 hrs· 9:00 AM

Comuna 13 Art & Culture

Walk the vibrant street art of Comuna 13 — Medellín's story of transformation, told in color.

◷Half day· 9:30 AM

Botero Plaza & Museum

See Fernando Botero's rotund bronzes and the Antioquia art collection.

◷2.5 hrs· 10:30 AM

Pueblito Paisa Viewpoint

A replica Antioquian village atop Cerro Nutibará with sweeping city views.

◷2 hrs· 9:30 AM

El Centro History Tour

Walk Medellín's historic core with a local storyteller.

◷3 hrs· 9:00 AM

Paragliding over the Valley

Tandem flight off the Andes ridge above the Aburrá Valley.

◷Half day· 8:00 AM

Río Claro Canyoning

Rappel waterfalls and swim marble canyons two hours out of town.

◷Full day· 7:30 AM

Mountain Bike Descent

Shuttle up, ride forest singletrack back down into the valley.

◷Half day· 8:30 AM

Arví Park Cable Car

Metrocable up to a highland nature reserve laced with trails.

◷Half day· 9:00 AM

Botanical Garden Stroll

Orchids, iguanas, and shade in the Jardín Botánico.

◷2.5 hrs· 10:00 AM

Cocorná Waterfalls

Chase cascades and natural pools in the eastern hills.

◷Half day· 8:00 AM

Sunrise Rooftop Yoga

Flow as the valley fog lifts and the El Poblado skyline wakes.

◷1.5 hrs· 6:30 AM

Thermal Springs Day

Soak in volcanic thermal pools in the surrounding mountains.

◷2.5 hrs· 2:00 PM

Sound Healing Circle

Crystal bowls and a gong bath to close the day.

◷2 hrs· 6:00 PM

El Poblado Food Crawl

Five stops through Provenza's best bites with a guide.

◷3 hrs· 7:00 PM

Rooftop Salsa Night

A lesson, then a live band — dance the Medellín way.

◷Half day· 8:30 PM

Specialty Coffee Tasting

Cup single-origin Colombian lots at a third-wave roastery.

◷2.5 hrs· 3:00 PM