Top Medellín Art & Culture Classes

A special Tuesday at El Social Tienda Mixta, where salsa takes over the atmosphere. At 8:00 pm, the basic salsa class begins, ideal for all levels and rhythm lovers. Enjoy a live band that will make you want to dance all night, while you savor a welcome cocktail. The Salsera social party starts at 9 PM and runs until midnight, perfect for salsa linea, Cuban and Caleña dancing. Don't miss it!

Master one of Colombia’s most famous cultural expressions during a salsa dancing class in Medellin. Choose from multiple start times to suit you and join a class comprising both locals and other travels, to feel the rhythm of salsa music and learn simple choreography and steps.

Live an authentic Latin dance experience in Medellin with professional instructors and an atmosphere full of energy and culture. It is not just a class: it is an immersion in salsa and bachata, designed for both beginners and travelers who already dance and want to perfect their style. You’ll learn technique, couples connection and moves that you can use that same night at a local disco. Enjoy a fun, dynamic and 100% Colombian experience that will make you feel part of the culture from the first step. The activity is 100% private and personalized, which means the content, rhythm and styles are completely tailored to you. You don’t need previous experience – you’ll learn clearly, fun and without pressure. Here you will not only learn steps, but connect with Latin culture, music and the energy of social dancing in Colombia. In addition, the atmosphere is close, safe and welcoming, ideal for solo travelers, couples or friends.

Capture the Magic of Medellin : Professional Photo Tour Experience the City, Leave with the Memories. Skip the selfie sticks and immerse yourself in the transformation of Medellin. From the raw energy of Comuna 13 and the lush tropical streets of El Poblado to the authentic charm of Laureles and the iconic Botero sculptures, I’ll capture your best angles against the city’s most stunning backdrops. Why this experience? Custom Vibes : Choose your scene—Urban Street Art, Botanical Greenery, or Historical Architecture. More than Photos : I’ll share local history and point out the city’s best "hidden gem" coffee spots as we walk. Professional Quality : Say goodbye to blurry travel photos. Get a high-end, edited gallery that tells your unique story. Fast Turnaround : Receive your high-resolution digital photos within 48 hours. Stop worrying about the camera and start living the moment. Let’s create something beautiful.

This activity offers a complete experience in Medellín’s Comuna 13, with professional staff accompanying you throughout the entire tour. We operate our own fleet of vehicles in excellent condition, including hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring comfort and punctuality at every stage of the experience. The tour is led by expert local guides and includes the option to join an interactive graffiti workshop, providing direct contact with the neighborhood’s urban culture. During the workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to design and paint your own cap to take home as a unique souvenir. Everything is carefully designed to provide travelers with an authentic, safe, and well-organized experience from beginning to end.

Come along on a colorful journey through the heart of Manrique, a neighborhood pulsing with music, movement, and joy—where art blossomed as a response to life’s hardships. Born in street corners, bars, and modest canteens, this cultural tradition evolved into both a source of solace and a dynamic force for social change. In Manrique, dancing and singing are more than entertainment—they're powerful tools to express, resist, and dream.

Discover the pace of Medellin in a private class designed especially for you. In one hour you will learn the basics of salsa and bachata with local instructors passionate about sharing Colombian culture through dancing. In a professional and welcoming studio in Laureles, you will improve your coordination, gain confidence and learn steps and turns that you can use that same night on the dance floor. More than just a class, you will live an authentic, fun and memorable experience in the heart of the city.

OLSA International offers this workshop for free. However, Trip Advisor wants a commission. So, if you registrar through Trip Advisor, since you paid $5 USD, we will give you a free drink upon arrival to the workshop! Outline for workshop: Know the city -Comuna numbers and names -Estratos, maps and hot spots -Public and private transportation -Understanding the Colombian address system Experience Medellin -Four must-see sites -Four must-see museums -Eight must experience tours -Four traditional Paisa meals -Traditional street food and drinks -Clinics and hospitals -Nightlife -Safety & dating This and that -Extending your tourist stamp -Phone services – Colombian sim -Cash – ATM’s -Scams -Haggling and gringo pricing The Colombian 10 Commandments – You’ll have to attend to see what they are! Don’t miss this FREE information-packed workshop. It could save your life!

This is by far the most exclusive coffee experience that blends in Colombia`s most representative coffee with the glamour of a unique piece of jewelry made by you.

What makes this experience unique is its complete and immersive 2-hour format, designed not only to learn basic steps, but to truly enjoy and live Latino culture. In addition to learning salsa and bachata with specialized instructors during the first hour, participants have an additional hour of guided practice to gain confidence, improve their movements and enjoy dancing in a social and dynamic environment. This experience also offers the opportunity to connect with other travelers and locals, creating an authentic, fun and much more interactive experience than a traditional class.

It is not just a workshop, it is a sensory experience guided by an expert perfumer where you will create a fragrance from scratch, completely tailored to you. Unlike other activities, here you don’t start from a predefined base: you’ll discover, choose and build each note according to your intuition and what connects you. Everything happens in an author’s perfumery studio in Provence, Medellin, in an intimate, caring and difficult to replicate environment. Rather than learning, you will live a creative and personal process that becomes a tangible memory: your own perfume.