Gastronomic Experiences in Medellín

When it comes to exploring a new city, there's no better way to do so than by indulging in the local cuisine. From arepas to empanadas and even full-bodied wines, you'll be able to gain an insight into Colombia's culture through a culinary experience in Medellín.

You'll sample a variety of different dishes, all of which are sure to tantalize your taste buds and learn the stories, and traditions behind them.

Medellín is the perfect place to introduce yourself to South American cuisine.

Food tours

One of the best introductions to Medellín is through your tastebuds, on a food tour of the city.

As you wander through the streets, led by the fragrant aromas of traditional Colombian cooking, you'll also gain an insight into the city's rich history.

You'll sample South American favorites that Colombian residents whip up on a regular basis, including crisp yet doughy arepas and meat-filled empanadas.

On your food tour in Medellín, you must try the assortment of perfectly-ripe tropical fruits on offer.

If you have room, devour a bandeja paisa, which is a smorgasbord of culinary delights that include fried plantain, Colombian sausage, pork rind and a fried egg.

Beer tastings

Colombia may be known more for its coffee than its ales, but cold pints can still be found all over the city.

Take a beer-tasting tour that travels through the greatly-transformed Comuna-13 neighborhood — once known as one of the most dangerous spots in the world.

As you stroll through the lively, graffiti-lined streets, you'll taste several craft beers only available in this unique spot.

Alternatively, jump on a cycle and explore the city on two wheels, stopping along the way for a frosty brew in a local bar on a combination beer-tasting experience in Medellín.

Cooking classes

If you want to bring home a lasting reminder of your trip to Medllín, take part in a cooking class and remake your favorite meals for years to come.

Alongside a professional guide, you'll learn the Colombian technique for creating the most delicious South American food.

You can choose from a range of tours teaching you how to cook different dishes in this style of food experience in Medellín.

Participate in a street food cooking class and learn how to fold an empanada perfectly. Alternatively, visit a local market with your guide to select your ingredients before whipping up a feast.

Chocolate tastings

While you may have only seen chocolate pre-packaged and ready-to-eat before, the cacao plant from which the tasty treat originates is abundant in areas of Colombia.

In fact, Colombian chocolate is known to be among the finest in the world, and cacao trees prosper in the regions of Santander, Antioquia, and Arauca.

Chocolate-tasting experiences allow you to participate in the whole process, from picking the fruit straight from the tree to sampling the decadent snack. Add your own flair to your chocolate bar by adding your favorite flavors during the process.

While you're making chocolate, you'll learn about the many uses of the cacao plant across the world.

Dinners

If you want to experience a traditional Colombian feast, choose from the array of local dinners available in the city. These food experiences in Medellín are often coupled with an interesting activity, such as a city tour or therapeutic massage.

You can choose to dine with a local and enjoy several culinary delights, including bandeja paisa, and world-famous coffee. Alternatively, learn about the history of tango while you dine.

If you're visiting Medellín during the Christmas period, opt for a dinner that also takes you on a festive stroll through the city's light displays.

Wine tours and tastings

Wine experiences in Medellín enable you to soak up the tranquil environment of the Cauca River to the northwest of the city.

The vines that grow in this region are of southern Italian origin, making the wine the vineyard produces among the best in South America.

You'll be escorted around the vineyard, learning about the process of winemaking while sipping on a fruity glass of the tipple.

Make the most of the hot tub and sauna on-site, and finish your wine tour with a relaxing massage, before returning to Medellín.