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.
“Wild night! Met so many awesome people and had a blast hopping bars around the city.”
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.
“We had such an amazing time. It felt like a one on one experience. We had incredible rings made and loved this experience. The only thing thing is that if you want a larger size emerald or a gold band it is an upcharge. We would do it again.”
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.
“Instructor was very patient with us, especially me who has no rhythm. I left thinking I can do merengue, not so much barracha. Great date idea for my wife and I.. we had fun… Little advice, there are two dance studios very close to each other, which confuses the Uber.. Tu baile is in the…”
Private 90-minute surf class in Cartagena with Hugo Gonzalez Chalela. Patient coaching for beginners, safety focus, and photos plus tips.
“If you’re even considering, just do it! I had a great time and learned so much in that short lesson. The instructor (Hugo) was super encouraging, he not only made sure I could surf on Day 1, he shared some cool resources to continue learning about the sport and surf culture. It was so much…”
Specialty coffee workshop in Cartagena: a 2-hour small-group tasting walk through historic cafés, with baristas and Colombia-region brews for $45.95.
“Really excellent tour and learned so much about the history, growing, and business of coffee! Milena was great!”
Medellín’s Avoeden Café offers a 90-minute Colombian coffee brewing workshop with Lina, unlimited tastings, and crop-to-cup history for $69.
“Such a great experience! Lina leads a very thorough and intimate workshop on both the history of Colombian coffee and how to properly make it. We got to see how the beans are grow and harvested, as well as the different methods for roasting. Lina then showed us the different methods of making coffee (drip,…”
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.
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