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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1-Week Tourists

You will not stay alone. The Medellín 1-Week Tourists community is already waiting.

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About this group

Only in Medellín for a week? Good — that is plenty of time to make plans tonight.

Here for seven days total? This is the group for you (yes, even if you land at 11pm with zero plan). Expect same-day Grab-share offers, a running invite to catch sunset at Las Palmas, and someone always asking who wants dinner in Provenza in the next hour.

Group vibe

Fast, a little chaotic, endlessly game — who needs a full itinerary when the group already has one?

Members

Who is in this group.

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

Hannah, 26

From Munich

4-night El Poblado + 3-night Envigado itinerary, wants dinner buddies

Diego, 31

From Madrid

Solo, hiking days booked, looking for a fondas paisas crew

Ayumi, 24

From Tokyo

First time in Medellín, loves coffee cafes and rice terraces

Mark, 28

From Toronto

Flying via Singapore, 7 days, wants a football pickup game

What we do

What happens in the chat.

Same-day "anyone free tonight?" pings
Airport arrival buddies (share a Grab)
Tour and day-trip split groups (4 people = cheap private driver)
Sunset + dinner rotations: Cerro Nutibara, Provenza rooftop, Mercado del Río seafood
Scooter rental referrals from members who just left
Packing questions answered by people who just unpacked

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.