COLOMBIA
Colombia's standouts.
The 10 most popular workshops in Colombia. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Cartagena pub crawl with salsa and champeta lessons, free shots, and three club stops in Getsemaní and Old Town for about $20.
“Fun time !! Meet in a hostel with their guests and play drinking games. Learn to dance & drink then we head to the bars ! Got a free shot in each spot . This is def for the younger crowd , I’m mid 30s and encountered a lot of young 20s but it still…”
A 2-hour graffiti workshop in Bogotá at Ocio Gallery. Learn spray aerosol basics, plan your name, and paint a throwup 3D tag.
“I was very impressed both by the artist who led this workshop and by the gallery (OCIO) where it was hosted. The workshop started with a chance to explore the gallery, which is full of amazing prints by an array of Colombian artists. They also sell a line of printed clothing - really interesting work,…”
Make a custom Colombian emerald ring in Bogotá. Learn the gold and emerald story, design your band, and leave wearing it.
“Amazing fun! The master jewelers are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. We had a quick tour around the area, which was a pleasant surprise. I highly recommend this activity if you have an extra few hours while in Bogota!”
A private 90-minute salsa and Latin rhythms class in Bogotá. Learn Colombian salsa basics plus merengue, bachata, and vallenato with an instructor who adapts to your level.
“My husband and I (60+) were attending a relative's wedding in Bogota and wanted to be able to hold our own on the dance floor, so we booked a 90 minute salsa lesson. Our instructor Laura was wonderful -- patient and did a great job helping us with the basic steps of merengue and salsa…”
Private 90-minute surf class in Cartagena with Hugo Gonzalez Chalela. Patient coaching for beginners, safety focus, and photos plus tips.
“Had an amazing experience! Hugo took his time explaining all the basics about surfing. Loved it! I will definitely come back for more private classes.”
Specialty coffee workshop in Cartagena: a 2-hour small-group tasting walk through historic cafés, with baristas and Colombia-region brews for $45.95.
“A good experience. Our guide Sofia was very kind and spoke great English for non-Spanish speakers. Nobody else was in our group so it was very personal. We went to three coffee shops, two in the old city and one in Getsemani. They prepare the coffee right in front of you and it’s pretty interesting.…”
Medellín’s Avoeden Café offers a 90-minute Colombian coffee brewing workshop with Lina, unlimited tastings, and crop-to-cup history for $69.
“This was a wonderful experience! Learned a lot about the history of coffee and the process of growing coffee to the different forms of making coffee drinks! The guide was very sweet and friendly! The coffee tasting experience was also 10/10 and would strongly recommend this tour! :)”
Medellín coffee farm and barista workshop with English instruction. Learn the variables behind great coffee, then make your own cups.
“A really good day! Weather delayed our arrival on the cable cars, and they were very accommodating and stayed late to make sure we had the full experience. We did not realize this tour included the sauna and massage experience, which was a pleasant surprise. The farm is located deep in the park, and the…”
A one-day Minca adventure with coffee and cocoa workshops plus Cascada Escondida, jungle walks, and a refreshing waterfall swim.
“best Guide ! And best tour, we saw a beautiful toucan too ! i recommend it”
Two-hour Getsemaní photo workshop in Cartagena: street art shots, mobile presets, posing tips, and Instagram-ready results.
“Excelente profissional, PAOLA . Recomendo”
