Create your own Silleta - Private Silletera Experience in Medellín

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Provider: Montañeros 2.0
Create your own Silleta - Private Silletera Experience in Medellín
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$ 420.000 COP
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Join an authentic private Silletera experience from Medellín and create your own floral silleta . This cultural tour connects you with the silleteros tradition in the Santa Elena mountains, revealing their family heritage and the art of flower arranging. A unique immersion into Colombian rural identity.

You'll visit a traditional flower farm, learning about Andean cultivation and the historical significance of the silletas , used for ancestral transportation. The highlight is a hands-on workshop where, alongside a silletera family, you'll design your own mini silleta , experiencing the local culture firsthand. The day includes round-trip transportation from Medellín and a picnic lunch, making for an authentic and enriching experience.

General information

Cancellation policy
Up to 48h before: 50% refund. Later: no refund
Duration
5 - 6 hours
Live tour guide
Multilingual
Small group available
Maximum 12 people
Availability
Tours depart with a minimum of 6 people

What's Included

Transportation from Medellín to Santa Elena and back.
Accompaniment by specialized guides throughout the experience.
Tour of Santa Elena Park.
Visit to a traditional silletera farm.
Explanation of flower cultivation and the silletera tradition.
Practical workshop on making a mini silleta .
Space for photographs with traditional silletas .
Lunch with local and organic products.
Cultural and sensory experience: symbolic certificate “ Silletero for a Day”.
Gourmet and cultural souvenirs: mini silleta , representative magnet and jar of chocomiel or organic bee product (honey, propolis or pollen).
A drink made with herbal infusions and/or cocoa, and a reminder.
Travel insurance.

Not Included

Personal expenses or additional purchases.
Transportation to or from the meeting point.
Services not listed as included.
Voluntary tips.
Accommodation (inquire about available cabins).

What to Bring

Comfortable and lightweight clothing.
Closed and comfortable shoes.
Waterproof jacket or rain poncho.
Sun hat or cap.
Sunscreen and natural repellent.
Sunglasses.
Reusable water bottle.
Camera or cell phone with a charged battery, and a small backpack for personal items.
Notebook and pen (for notes or reflections).
Cash for personal purchases.

Itinerary

Placita de Flórez and transfer: The experience begins at the meeting point in Medellín, where participants are welcomed and comfortably transferred to Santa Elena , enjoying the scenery of Oriente Antioqueño . Upon arrival, the guide will welcome the group and introduce them to the history and significance of the silletera tradition, providing the cultural context for the experience.
Guided tour of Santa Elena Park and its rural surroundings, learning about its history, flower-growing culture and the importance of the silleteras families in preserving this emblematic tradition of Colombia.
Visit a traditional silletera farm where you will learn about flower cultivation, planting and harvesting processes, and the profound historical value of the silletas . Discover how this tradition has been preserved with pride and dedication for generations.
Practical workshop “ Silletero for a Day”, where each participant will make their own mini silleta accompanied by a traditional silletero , with space for photographs and direct connection with the host family.
A traditional lunch with local flavors, surrounded by nature and a country atmosphere, with time to rest and appreciate the surroundings.
Culinary closing and souvenir: The experience concludes with a homemade dessert. A souvenir will be given, including a handcrafted mini silleta , dried flowers, and a jar of bee products or artisanal cacao, as a tangible memento of this cultural and sensory experience.
Return to Medellín: Descent towards Medellín with a deeper connection to the culture and tradition of Santa Elena .
  • Paso 1: Reserva tu experiencia online.
  • Paso 2: Recibe tu voucher con los detalles del transporte privado y punto de encuentro.
  • Paso 3: Disfruta del traslado y crea tu propia silleta con la familia silletera.
Note: This section is currently available only in Spanish.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Paloma – Spain
Jan 23, 2026 - Verified booking
5

Maria Cristina, our guide, knows the history and tradition silletera like no one else. Assembling your own silleta and carrying (or attempting to carry!) a real silleta truly touches your soul and leaves a flower in your heart.

C
Chris – Australia
Dec 26, 2025 - Verified booking
5

At first I hesitated because the tour seemed inexpensive for everything it offered, but once in Santa Elena I realized that the community's intention is for more and more people to learn about their traditions. I loved seeing the circular economy in action!

Total $420.000 COP