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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Silver Hikers (50+ trekkers)

You will not stay alone. The Medellín Silver Hikers (50+ trekkers) community is already waiting.

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Silver Hikers (50+ trekkers) community in Medellín

About this group

Hiking past 50. Patience. Wisdom. Still stoked.

Hikers aged 50+ still on the trails regularly. Knee-friendly routes, easy grades, physio referrals, and the best walking poles for the over-50 crowd.

Group vibe

Wise, patient, encouraging. Everyone celebrates each summit reached.

Members

Who is in this group.

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

Rick, 55

From San Diego

30 years hiking, Cerro Nutibara regular

Suki, 52

From Tokyo

Late-starter, learned at 45

Patrick, 58

From Byron Bay

Trail-runner, Cerro El Volador fan

Lina, 57

From Tel Aviv

Beginner, brave, daily Cerro Nutibara

What we do

What happens in the chat.

Easy-trail meetups (Cerro Nutibara, Cerro El Volador, Parque Arví)
Knee and shoulder physio referrals
Walking-pole and daypack-swap offers
Guided-trip organized trips (Jardín, Eje Cafetero)
Weekly long breakfasts post-hike
Life-after-the-trail conversations

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.