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Things to do in
Medellín

Curated experiences from the GŪD retreat plus local favorites — add them to your day and build an itinerary that flows.

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Culture ★ On the retreat

Arrival pour

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

3 hrs· 7:00 PM

Culture ★ On the retreat

Chef's welcome

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

3 hrs

Culture ★ On the retreat

Flower and flame

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

3 hrs

Culture ★ On the retreat

Lingering table

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

3 hrs

Wellness ★ On the retreat

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

Nature ★ On the retreat

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

Culture ★ On the retreat

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

Adventure ★ On the retreat

Ziplining & Horseback Riding

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

Half day· 9:00 AM

Adventure ★ On the retreat

Optional ATV Adventure

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

Half day· 9:30 AM

Adventure ★ On the retreat

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

Adventure ★ On the retreat

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

Adventure ★ On the retreat

Waterfall & Jungle Trek

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

Full day· 2:00 PM

Adventure ★ On the retreat

Horseback Through the Countryside

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

Half day· 9:00 AM

Adventure ★ On the retreat

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

Culture ★ On the retreat

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

Wellness ★ On the retreat

Farm-to-Table Cooking Session

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

Full day· 8:00 AM

Food & Nightlife ★ On the retreat

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

Nature ★ On the retreat

Cocktails & Reflection at Sunset

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

3 hrs· 9:00 AM

Culture ★ On the retreat

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

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