Experience the beating heart of Colombia with Mujer on the Move on this 6 Day / 5 Night Aventurera Retreat. Medellín is a city reborn. Once defined by its darkest decade, it has emerged as a global model of community resilience, urban innovation, and cultural pride. Cocora Valley, nestled in the Andean coffee region near the colonial town of Salento, is home to the towering wax palm — Colombia's national tree — rising 60 meters above misty green hillsides.

The Mujer on the Move AVENTURERA Retreat in Medellín and Cocora Valley is MOTM's most complete and transformative experience — a six-day journey through one of South America's most extraordinary destinations, led by two guides whose combined knowledge, warmth, and cultural reverence make this unlike any retreat you have ever been on.

MOTM Aventureras Arrive!

José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), Medellín

Morning–4:00 PM

Airport arrivals staggered throughout the day — your Co-Guides meet every aventurera on landing

4:00 PM

All aventureras check in to Medellín hotel/Airbnb

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM   

Welcome dinner — your first taste of Medellín's food culture, together

Meet your circle, settle into the City of Eternal Spring, and let Colombia work on you ✨

What's included: Lodging, pick up from airport, MOTM welcome goodie bag, dinner & drinks. 

Not included: arrival flight, lunch, any personal expenses

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM   

Breakfast / breakfast items

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM  

Wellness Activity — yin yoga OR sound bath session, grounding in Colombia's

energy

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM  

Lunch

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM   

Guided neighborhood walking tour of Medellín — street art, history, paisa culture

3:30 PM – 6:00 PM   

Free time — explore El Poblado, browse local markets, rest

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM   

Group dinner — evening connection with your fellow aventureras

What's included: Lodging, breakfast menu, lunch, transportation to & from events

Not included: any personal expenses, tips, dinner & drinks

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM  

Breakfast

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM 

Cultural & historical immersion — museum visit or heritage experience

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM  

Lunch at a hidden local gem — comida casera / traditional home-style Colombian cooking

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM   

Artesanía or artisan workshop — hands-on Colombian craft experience

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM   

Group dinner

8:00 PM

Free time — Medellín at night has its own magic

What's included: Lodging, breakfast, lunch, transportation to & from events

​Not included: any personal expenses, tips, dinner & drinks

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM   

Early breakfast — fuel up for the most breathtaking day of the retreat

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM   

ALL-DAY EXCURSION: Cocora Valley & Salento

• Travel to Salento, Colombia's iconic colorful Andean town

• Hike through the Cocora Valley among towering wax palms

• Explore cloud forest, hummingbird trails, and high-altitude vistas

• Lunch in Salento — Colombian trout, patacones, local flavor

• Browse Salento's artisan shops and coffee culture

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM   

Group dinner back in Medellín — tired feet, full hearts

8:00 PM - Onwards     

Free time

What's included: Lodging, breakfast menu, lunch, transportation to & from Cocora Valley & Salento, snacks, water 

​Not included: personal expenses, tips, dinner & drinks

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM  

Breakfast

10:30 AM – 5:00 PM  

SELF-CARE DAY — two options:

• VERSION A: MOTM-scheduled individual massages throughout the day

• VERSION B: Full spa day pass at a curated Medellín spa & Unique Colombian cultural or culinary experience (cacao ceremony, cooking class, flower market, or similar)

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM   

Farewell dinner — a Colombian feast, celebrating six unforgettable days 🥂

8:00 PM - Onwards     

Free time — last night in the City of Eternal Spring

​What's included: Lodging, breakfast menu, lunch, group dinner, transportation to & from events

​Not included: personal expenses, tips

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM  

Final breakfast together

10:00 AM              

All aventureras check out

10:00 AM – Onwards

Transport to José María Córdova Airport (MDE) for departures

Goodbyes, group photos, tears, and promises to reunite on the next aventura 💛

What's Included: Lodging until 10:00 AM, breakfast items, transportation to airport, un abrazo de despedida!

​Not included: return flight, lodging after 10:00 AM, any other personal expenses or tips, lunch