How does it actually work?

You pick the group that fits you on this website, click the WhatsApp button, send us a message, and within 48 hours (usually the same day) a real person adds you to the right WhatsApp community. That's it. No apps to download, no login, no fees.

Yes. Joining any Medellín People Club group is 100 percent free. We do not sell your number, we do not spam the chat, we do not run ads inside the groups.

Can I join more than one group?

Absolutely. If you're a digital nomad who hikes at dawn and parties on Fridays, join the Nomads, Hikers and Party groups. Most members are in 2 to 4 groups.

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

Each group stays under 250 members with active moderation. Anyone posting promo, crypto, or off-topic links gets removed. The chat is for members, by members.

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

That's exactly why Tourists - 10 Days exists. You get a welcome dinner, airport-pickup carpools, and a dozen locals telling you the real spots within hours of landing.

I don't have WhatsApp. Another option?

WhatsApp is how Medellín actually runs - taxis, hiking days, scooter rentals, doctors - everything. If you're in Medellín it's the one app to install. If you really can't, message us from the contact page and we'll figure something out.

Are these groups safe? Vetted?

Every new member sends one intro message before being added - 1 photo, first name, where you're from, which group you want. We remove anyone flagged for harassment or scams. We're a community of travellers, not a business directory.

Medellín People Club is run by long-term Medellín residents and travellers who believe nobody should stay alone here. We started informally in 2021 with one WhatsApp group; now we moderate ten. It's a labor of love, not a company.

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Beginner Hikers

You will not stay alone. The Medellín Beginner Hikers community is already waiting.

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About this group

First summit. Steady pace. You got this.

Brand-new hikers in Medellín getting used to the altitude and the hills. Cerro Nutibara, Cerro El Volador and Parque Arví reports, cheap boot-rental tips, and encouragement when you make it to the top for the first time.

Group vibe

Cheerful, patient, big on summit-photo celebrations.

Members

Who is in this group.

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

Emma, 28

From Manchester

Week 2, still catching her breath on inclines

Kai, 32

From Stockholm

Blisters on day 3, still smiling

Sara, 25

From Milan

Took a guided walk, now brave alone

Nate, 35

From Atlanta

First sport he has loved in 20 years

What we do

What happens in the chat.

Boot-share and cheap-guide referrals
Easy-trail meetups (Cerro Nutibara, Cerro El Volador)
Altitude-sickness first-aid group help
Summit-photo exchanges
Progression-tracker weekly posts
Trail-guide reviews (honest, no kickbacks)

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.