Planning a bachelorette party in Medellín

A Medellín bachelorette has a bit of everything: rooftop dinners, dancing, colorful day trips and great value for a group. Here's how to plan one the bride will love.

Start with the stay

A penthouse in El Poblado or Provenza puts you close to the best restaurants and nightlife and gives the group a beautiful base for getting ready, pre-drinks and lazy mornings. Look for a terrace with a hot tub or pool and enough bathrooms for everyone. Book three months ahead for the best choice.

Plan a mix of days

• A salsa class on the first day breaks the ice and pays off on the dance floor.
• A spa morning at the villa with massages, nails and hair before a big night.
• Guatapé for the colorful town, the climb up El Peñol and a private boat.
• A coffee farm or chocolate tasting for something different.
• A photo walk through Comuna 13's murals with a photographer.

Nights out

Start with a chef's dinner at the villa or a reservation at one of the city's top restaurants, then move to a rooftop lounge before the clubs. Provenza is the center of it all. Reserved tables and a host make it easy for a group to stay together and skip lines.

Little touches

Ask for a welcome setup with flowers and balloons, matching robes for the getting-ready photos, and a surprise for the bride, such as a private mariachi or a cake at dinner.

Stay safe and together

• Use your private driver for every ride.
• Watch your drinks and stay in pairs.
• Leave valuables at the villa.
• Keep your host's WhatsApp handy for anything at all.

We'll handle the penthouse, transport, bookings, decor and a host for the weekend, so the maid of honor gets to enjoy it too.