Top Things to do in Medellin
Things to do in Medellin, Antioquia Department: The Best Classes & Workshops
Once infamous for dangerous gangs and drug activity, Medellin has been transformed. It’s now a vibrant destination for travelers seeking a culturally rich vacation. Medellin rises proudly from the belly of the Aburrá Valley, and its natural beauty makes a perfect setting for hiking, zip lining and horseback riding. Travel through lush jungle to Piedra de Penol, then climb the 740 steps to the top—a journey within a journey that rewards you with unforgettable views.
Restaurants in Medellin
1. Dancefree
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5.0 based on 380 reviews
Top destination for classes, events and shows in Medellin, Colombia. Located in the El Poblado neighborhood, 2 blocks from the popular tourist site Parque Lleras. Private dance classes 7 days a week, 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM depending on the availability of instructors, in person and online via Google Meet and Zoom (Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Kizomba, Merengue, Hip Hop and more). Nightly group dance classes, Monday through Saturday starting at 8:00 PM. Language exchanges every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7:00 - 9:00 PM via Zoom. Bar for Salsa, Bachata and more every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until as late as 4:00 AM.
Reviewed By nina_ni22
Dance Free is my favorite place for Spanish-English language exchanges and dance classes. They have amazing teachers and staff who are super friendly and energetic. The language exchanges are so much fun! I love that I get to meet people from different parts of the world. Their Salsa and Bachata dance classes are the best. I’ve learned so many cool moves! Thank you so much Dance Free!!
2. Roc House Creando Aventura
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
3. Academia de Danza Arabe Maria Isabel Angel
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We are a dance shool created in 2.000 specialized in Oriental Dance (Bellydance) and other folk dances of the Middle East. We have a beautiful and big school in the Velodromo area of Medellin. We organize annual trips to Egypt, great student´s shows and a monthly schedule full of free activities for our students.
4. Traveling Spoon
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Traveling Spoon provides travelers with private, authentic food experiences, from homemade meals to cooking classes and market tours, with local hosts in their homes.
5. Cafe Joneal
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
El café que disfruta todos los días ha recorrido un largo viaje antes de estar en su taza. Con este tour de café, conocerás este increíble viaje en detalle. Te invitamos a vivir esta experiencia de la selección de granos en la plantación de café y todo el proceso de trilla, tostado y molido antes de llegar a tu taza.
6. Euforia Arte y Baile
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
¡Come and get a bit of our latin swing! Have a great time learning to dance in private or group lessons. We got many rhythms to offer: salsa, bachata, porro, merengue, vallenato, reggaeton, kizomba, tango, belly dance. Get the best of our methodology, even at home service if you want to.
Reviewed By 521brendane
I stayed in Medellin with my friends for a month and we wanted to do something fun, so we signed up for weekly classes. It was the highlight of our trip! Cata was incredibly accommodating to us, even arranging for additional instructors to assist us with the discrepancies between salsa experience in our group, and providing partners for us when we had unequal numbers. She was also very responsive via text or phone call. She teaches in English or Spanish and breaks the moves down in a way that is very easy to learn. We have taken salsa classes from several other schools and the consensus amongst all my friends is that Cata's are by far the best, and also very affordable! Cata also arranges practice nights both in the studio and at salsa clubs. My only regret is that I could not stay in Medellin longer to take more classes and will certainly go back if/when I return to Medellin!
7. Salsa Classes Medellin
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5.0 based on 67 reviews
We are a group of salsa instructors working as independents. We created Salsa Classes Medellin as a community to help new comers to the city of Medellin find competent instructors for a minimal price. We connect students with independent local instructors via Facebook. We handpick the teachers based on the student's preferences and budget. Instructors are preselected by their peers based on the quality of their teaching. Don't have time to take a bunch of classes? Book our 1 day Dance BootCamp including up to 5 hours of dance instruction, visit training with a professional dance troup, and enjoy a guided night out with your instructor to practice what you learned!
Reviewed By Joesk10
I had private classes with Paola for about a month. She’s a wonderful teacher with great energy and makes sure that you understand steps before moving on to the next ones. If you’re looking for a passionate teacher with a deep knowledge of salsa and it’s various styles, work with Paola!
8. Folklor
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Real life is the best way to enjoy life and Folklor is the means to know places and people that in your environment you would not know, Folklor invites you to escape the bubble and know worlds that were there and did not know them.
9. Jose Salazar
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
I'm Jose, and I'm a trained chef who loves traveling and learning about new cultures. I also love teaching others about Colombia and its culture!
10. Toucan Spanish School
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5.0 based on 224 reviews
Learn Spanish in Medellin at Colombia's largest and highest rated Spanish school. Classes start every week at all levels. Free activities everyday. Enjoy great coffee from the Toucan Cafe alongside the school. Or book one of Medellin's best tours at Toucan's tour desk. Over 5,500 students from 77 countries have studied Spanish with us. If you need to learn Spanish to travel around Colombia or South America, we'll give you the head start you need. You can with Toucan.
