Medellín, Colombia

What is it?

A hands-on coffee + community experience in Barrio La Sierra, where you’ll ride the tram + Metrocable, walk through the neighborhood with a local guide, and visit Casa Finca de La Sierra (a hidden hillside coffee farm + small museum). You’ll learn the full “seed to cup” process, pick coffee cherries, and do multiple tastings along the way.

Duration:~4.5 hours
(Starts and ends at San Antonio metro station)

Cost Range: $
Listed at $49 (Piedra del Peñol climb is optional and not included)

Why It's Worth Planning Around:

This isn’t just a coffee tasting—it’s one of those “I get the city now” experiences. You’ll see Medellín’s hillside life up close (via tram + cable car), hear the story of how La Sierra has transformed, and then actually do coffee: picking cherries, learning the steps, and tasting what’s grown right there on the hill. It’s the perfect anchor experience early in your Medellín stay because it blends culture, local connection, and a memorable skill/food moment in one half-day.

GOOD TO KNOW:

  • Book ahead: pick a date at least 48 hours in advance (they confirm the exact time after booking).

  • Fitness: expect walking + stairs in the neighborhood.

  • Includes: tram & Metrocable ride, local guide, coffee farm + museum visit, hands-on experience, multiple tastings, travel insurance.

  • Not included: meals/snacks, metro ticket to the meeting point, tips/souvenirs.