Inbound tour operator in ColombiaRNT 44180 Bogotá · Medellín · Cartagena · Cali · Santa Marta
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Medellín → Santa Elena · 6 hours · shared

Silleteros tour at El Pensamiento farm

The tradition that fills the streets of Medellín at the flower parade: six hours at El Pensamiento farm, with gardens, a silleta workshop and a typical lunch.

  • Transport included
  • Silleta workshop
  • Typical lunch
  • Meet the silleteros

What you pay for and what you don't

What the tour includes

Everything on the left is in the price. What is on the right we tell you before you book, not after.

Included

  • Round-trip transport from Medellín
  • Walk through the gardens
  • Hands-on silleta workshop
  • Typical lunch
  • Time with the silleteros

Not included

  • Tips for the guide or driver.
  • Personal expenses: souvenirs, shopping and anything of your own.
  • Food and drinks not mentioned in the plan.
  • Activities not mentioned in the plan.

Pickup and route

From your hotel to your hotel, step by step

Te recogemos en tu hotel en Bogotá y te devolvemos al mismo sitio. Si tu alojamiento queda fuera del casco urbano, escríbenos y revisamos el punto antes de que pagues.

WhereAt your hotel or accommodation in Medellín.
WhenAt the agreed time. It is confirmed when you book.
HowTransport included, round trip on the same day.
  1. Bienvenida e Historia: Encuentro y Trayecto:

    Bienvenida e Historia: Encuentro y Trayecto: Recogida en el punto de encuentro y viaje en transporte compartido hasta la finca. Contexto Histórico: Recepción en la Finca El Pensamiento, con una introducción a la historia

  2. Arte y Taller Interactivo: Demostración de Silletas:

    Arte y Taller Interactivo: Demostración de Silletas: Recorrido por el patrimonio cultural de la finca y demostración de los cuatro tipos de silletas (tradicional, emblemática, monumental y comercial). Taller Práctico: Op

  3. Jardines y Herencia Floral: Caminata Floral:

    Jardines y Herencia Floral: Caminata Floral: Recorrido guiado por los jardines y cultivos (hortensias, claveles, agapantos, etc.). Proceso de Cultivo: Explicación del proceso de cultivo, corte y selección de las flores u

  4. Almuerzo y Despedida: Almuerzo Típico:

    Almuerzo y Despedida: Almuerzo Típico: Disfrute de un Almuerzo con menú montañero tradicional. Tiempo Libre: Compras de souvenirs o productos artesanales locales. Retorno: Agradecimientos y despedida por parte de la fami

El orden es fijo. La hora exacta de cada parada depende del tráfico.

Tour photos

Flowers, gardens and silletas

Photos of the farm, the gardens and the silletas. Tap one to see it large.

Experiencia Silletera
Santa Elena
Finca el Pensamiento

FAQ

Questions before booking

What does the tour include?

Transport, the walk through the gardens, the hands-on silleta workshop, a typical lunch and the meeting with the silleteros.

Who are the silleteros?

The farmers of Santa Elena who carry flower silletas in the city's flower parade.

Can I make a silleta?

Yes, the workshop is hands-on.

How much do you walk?

Little, on farm ground with some slope.

What should I bring?

Comfortable clothes, a jacket (Santa Elena is cooler) and closed shoes.

How do I pay?

You see the price in the calendar when you pick a date and the number of people.

At a glance

Practical information

Duration6 hours
DepartureFrom your hotel in Medellín
LanguagesGuide in Spanish
TypeShared
PriceIn the calendar, by date and people
CancellationShown in the calendar before paying

Sustainability

Tourism that stays in the destination

Cuatro cosas que este tour ya hace y que se pueden comprobar. No tenemos sellos ni certificaciones de sostenibilidad, y no compensamos emisiones: preferimos contarte lo que sí pasa.

El Pensamiento farm ODS 8

Decent work and local economy

The farm belongs to a silletero family from Santa Elena and the lunch is local.

Tú: The money stays with the silletero family.

Farm gardens ODS 15

Life on land

The gardens keep native flowers and plants of the district.

Tú: Native flowers, cared for.

Flower silleta ODS 12

Responsible consumption

What you buy at the farm comes from the farm itself.

Tú: You buy at origin.

Tarjetas referidas a los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible 8, 11, 12 y 13. Iconos de los ODS: Naciones Unidas.

No small print

Clear policies

Cancellation

The conditions are shown in the calendar before you pay.

Punctuality

The pickup time is confirmed the day before.

Age

Suitable for all ages; minors must be accompanied.

Book your visit to the silleteros

Pick a date in the calendar and see the total before you pay. If you come for the flower parade, write to us first.

Transfers & Tours Colombia·RNT 44180·Actualizado en noviembre de 2026