Private tour in Medellín Jaime R
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up to 6 people
4 hours
Private transportation
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Jaime R.
I am a 44 years old colombian, born and raised in Medellin. My choldhood was during a period of...
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There are some farmers growing flowers in the east mountains of Medellin (Santa Elena area), who used to walk down to the city to sale their flowers carrying them on their backs, they are called "silleteros". The line of "silleteros" coming down with their colorful loads was an eyecatching event that made them famous and became a respected tradition. "Silleteros" is an entire culture practiced by some families that is present in the way the grow the flowers, the outfits, the way to speak, etc and this culture is now considered a regional heritage that is shown in the main event of the Flowers Festival of Medellin, the "silleteros parade", where these families prepare huge decorations with flowers that they carry on their backs and it's also a competition. On this tour we visit the farm of a traditional "silletero" family that has won the competition at the parade several times, where you willbe shown their flowers gardens, their awards and how to make the decorations they parade.
The tour starts and ends at your hotel or the adress you prefer in Medellin. Recommended start time: 9am. I will drive you for about 1 hour up to the east mountains of Medellin, known as Santa Elena area. On the way we will have an amazing view of the city and see beautiful nature. Once at the farm we will be welcome by a member of the family wearing the typical outfit, who will be the guide there (I will translate for you). They will show you: *What is the "silletero culture" *Their flowers garden explaining the different varieties *A representation of an old house where they explain the lifestyle in old times and the origin of their culture. *How to make a "silleta" load of flowers that is carried on their backs *A room where they keep the awards they have won in the parade where thay explain what is that event about On the way back to Medellin, we will stop for snacks or lunch at a local restaurant of the countryside. Later you will be taken to your hotel or the place you prefer in Medellin.
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The tour includes private transportation in a very comfortable vehicle for 6 passengers featuring air conditioned, electric doors, a cooler box with bottles of water (included) and seats suitable for tall or big people. It is a Hyundai Staria minivan, luxury model 2025.
Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
I can pick you up at your hotel, Airbnb or other adress you prefer
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
4 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
View pricing details
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
4 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
View pricing details
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