Silleteros and Flowers Tour in Santa Elena

Presentation

The silleteros are the farmers who keep alive the centuries-old tradition of flower cultivation. They personify the figure of the muleteers who, on muleback, penetrated and managed to dominate the rugged mountains of Antioquia, to found what is known as the Paisa culture.

The main event that celebrates the paisa identity in Medellín is the Silleteros Parade, which takes place every August 7, when these representatives of the cultural heritage exhibit their best floral arrangements before the thousands of people who gather around them. The Silleteros and Flowers Tour in Santa Elena is the opportunity to meet directly with the silleteros and share with them, at any time of the year. In addition, this tour will give you a better understanding of what it means to be paisa and you will be able to observe and participate in the process of making a silleta.

Approximate duration

5 hours
From the agreed start time until we drop you off at the same place we picked you up or any other place you indicate.

Ideal for…

– Learn how to make a silhouette decorated with flowers.
– Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the paisa tradition.
– Take pictures with the silleteros and their silletas: symbols of the paisa culture.

Itinerary

– Pick up at your place of preference (hotel, lodging, any other, within the urban area).
– Silletera farm.
– Free entrance to Arví Park (during the Feria de las Flores, access to this park is not guaranteed, since there may be closures or blockages due to congestion on the access roads).
– We will drop you off at the place you indicate (hotel, lodging, any other, within the urban area).

Extra services available

When you make your reservation, you can request the following:

These complements are optional and have additional values to the tour rate.

Rates

If you require a private tour for more than ten people, contact us via chat or Whatsapp line +57 (324) 261 2618.

Surcharge for script in English:
COP $ 50,000 (one-time fee, applicable only once to the entire group).

Gift

Book any of our tours and you will receive, free of charge, a copy of our book Medellín Up Close – Medellín de cerca. LIMITED TIME OFFER (terms and conditions apply).

Medellín Up Close – Medellín de cerca is the most beautiful and complete collection book and tourist guide about the city. This work was awarded by the Colombian Ministry of Culture. Its retail price in tourist sites and bookstores in the country is COP ($) 59,900.

What does it include?

– Private transportation: we pick you up at your hotel, home or wherever you indicate. In our tours, transportation is an exclusive service (the only passengers will be the members of the group that made the reservation; they will not share with other groups). At the end of the tour, we will drop you off at the same pick-up point or at any other place you indicate.
– Accompaniment by a tour guide or driver-guide.
– Medical assistance policy.
– Traditional hot drink of the area.

Does not include

• Unspecified food or beverages.
• No additional products or services.

Tour start times

You decide the time. Choose from the different schedule options you will find in the booking form or contact us through the chat button (located at the bottom of this page) or Whatsapp line +57 (324) 261 2618, to request a personalized pick-up time.

Recommendations

• Contact us via chat or Whatsapp line to let us know the time and place of pick up. This way we make sure to meet you correctly.
• Once you complete your reservation, we will send you a complete list of recommendations to your email or Whatsapp.

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