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Beyond Festivals: Private Immersion in Medellín's Flower Culture

By Akaira travel
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Activity location

  • Tour de Cafe Corazón de leon
    • 68-160 Calle 37
    • 055413, Itagüi, Antioquia, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Itagüí
    • Itagüí, Antioquia, Colombia

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedprofessional english and spanish speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedtips for guide and driver

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What you can expect

Step behind the scenes of Medellín’s famous Flower Fair on this exclusive private tour that reveals the year-round traditions of Antioquia’s floral heritage.

Your experience includes:
Silletero Secrets: Visit a traditional flower farm where generations of silleteros craft their iconic floral arrangements—even outside festival season. Learn their techniques and symbolism.
Coffee & Blooms: Explore a family-run coffee plantation where flowers and coffee coexist, with a hands-on demonstration of harvesting and a premium tasting.
Farm-to-Table Finale: Conclude at a sustainable restaurant, sampling artisanal cheeses and mushrooms grown amid flower gardens—a true taste of the countryside.

Highlights
Go beyond the crowds: Discover the daily life behind Medellín’s floral fame.
Private & hands-on: Decorate your own mini-silleta (flower arrangement) to take home.
Sustainable focus: Support local farms preserving these traditions.

“Not just a tour—a living connection to Colombia’s flower soul.”

Activity itinerary

Tour de Cafe Corazón de leon
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Immerse yourself in the world of Colombian coffee with a guided tour of a traditional coffee farm in Itagüí, Medellín. Walk through the farm, learn about the coffee-making process from bean to cup, and experience a professional coffee tasting where you’ll savour rich aromas and flavours. A perfect experience for coffee lovers
Jardín de los Silleteros Agro - Parque - Hotel
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Step into the heart of the silletero culture with a visit to Finca Jardardín in Santa Elena, Medellín. Stroll through vibrant flower fields, learn about the rich history and traditions of the silleteros, and experience first-hand the beauty of this unique heritage. A colourful and unforgettable journey
Finca La Comadreja
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy a delicious countryside lunch at Finca La Comadreja in Santa Elena. Before your meal, take a guided tour through the farm’s beautiful crops, learn about its history, and discover the art of crafting Gouda-style cheese. Visit the oyster mushroom plantation and explore its amazing benefits. A farm-to-table experience full of flavour and tradition

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTour de Cafe Corazón de leon
    • 68-160 Calle 37
    • 055413, Itagüi, Antioquia, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEItagüí
    • Itagüí, Antioquia, Colombia