How does it actually work?

Choose the group that sounds like you, tap WhatsApp, send the ready-made message. A Medellín-based moderator checks it's the right fit and adds you to the chat - most people are in within a day. No account, no download, no charge.

Yes — no charge, ever. Every Medellín People Club group is free to join. We keep your number private, keep the chat spam-free, and keep ads out of the groups entirely.

Can I join more than one group?

Nothing stops you joining several - two to four is typical. A remote worker who hikes at sunrise and dances on weekends could easily be in Digital Nomads, Hikers, and Salsa & Reggaeton Nights at the same time.

What's the group size? Won't it be spammy?

Each group tops out near 250 people, kept in check by active moderation. Spam, crypto pitches, and random promo get pulled the moment they show up. It stays a group people actually read, not background noise.

I'm only in Medellín for 5 days. Worth joining?

Ten days or five, Tourists - 10 Days is built for exactly that. Expect an invite to Tuesday's group dinner, a ride-share partner for the Guatapé day trip, and locals steering you toward the miradores that aren't on anyone's Instagram grid yet.

I don't have WhatsApp. Another option?

WhatsApp is how nearly everything gets arranged here, from hailing a ride to booking a hike, so it's the quickest path into a group. If installing it isn't an option, get in touch via the contact page and we'll find another way.

Are these groups safe? Vetted?

Every new member sends one short intro before joining - a photo, first name, where they're from, which group they want. Scam or harassment reports mean an instant removal, no exceptions. It works because it behaves like a circle of friends, not a public listing.

The people behind Medellín People Club are long-term residents and travellers who believe nobody should have to navigate this city alone. It grew from a single WhatsApp group in 2021 into the ten we moderate today. This is a labor of love, not a company.

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Advanced Trekkers

You will not stay alone. The Medellín Advanced Trekkers community is already waiting.

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About this group

Steep ridges, full-day routes — keep pace, or fall back and catch up later.

Chasing long routes across the Oriente Antioqueño and beyond? Cerro Bravo, Cerro Quitasol, and El Cocuy planning threads move fast here, with honest weather talk and zero sugarcoating about conditions.

Group vibe

Tough, direct — who has time for a route report that skips the bad parts?

Members

Who is in this group.

Example members. Real archetypes drawn from the people who already meet up here.

Kai, 36

From Byron

Trail runner, 15 years hiking

Marco, 42

From Porto

Ex-guide, El Poblado resident

Taro, 34

From Chiba

High-altitude trek interest

Luna, 31

From Gold Coast

Competitive trail-running background

What we do

What happens in the chat.

Weather-alert WhatsApp hotline
Crew-up messages for sunrise Cerro Bravo
Full-day safety buddies
Gear-shop referrals
Trip coordination to El Cocuy and the Eje Cafetero
Etiquette conversations with landowners

Before you join

Quick answers.

Is it free to join?: Yes. All ten Medellín People Club communities are free. No hidden fees.
How fast do I get added?: Usually same day, always within 48 hours. You will send a quick intro message before being added.
Can I leave whenever?: Of course. Leave the WhatsApp group any time. No questions, no guilt.
Will the chat be spammy?: Each group is capped around 250 members with active moderation. Promotional or off-topic messages get removed.