Just above the lively city of Medellin in the mountain countryside is an immersive journey into the authentic, local cultural heartbeat of Colombia. El Barcino Velasquez, our remarkable family farm extends a friendly and warm invitation for you to share in our age-old traditions and countryside way of life. We invite you to Indulge yourself with local stories of the past and to engage in centuries-old customs.
The day begins by engaging with the farm's animals, milking cows using time-honored techniques and taking a leisurely horseback ride across the picturesque trails of breathtaking mountain scapes.
While you explore our lush, lands inside our beautifully preserved family home, your traditional Colombian breakfast is being prepared with love. Ready your taste buds for an explosion of farm-fresh flavours, with ingredients sourced from the farms abundant surroundings.
Our 100-year-old family farm awakens a profound spiritual harmony around us. It comes from working the land for decades which has taught us that tending the fields and caring for the animals creates a spiritual bond with our Pachamama (Mother Earth). It is almost like the farm becomes part of your soul and helps you feel truly grounded.
Please join us for an unparalleled local experience - one that encapsulates the very soul of the Colombian countryside in a truly untouched, natures paradise that will live in your memory forever.
The spiritual connection that Colombian farmers have with their land is a beautiful tapestry of indigenous beliefs, ancestral wisdom, and a profound respect for nature. This relationship transcends the physical act of farming, encompassing a way of life that honours the earth, fosters community, and perpetuates a rich cultural heritage.