Colombia Scouting Trip
Medellín: The City of Eternal Spring
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Your 7-day blueprint for a new life in Colombia. Connect with vetted experts, explore vibrant neighborhoods, and join a thriving expat community.
Join the Ultimate Medellín Relocation Tour — your 7-day blueprint for a new life in Colombia! You'll receive expert access, on-the-ground intel, and the instant community you need to move with 100% confidence.
Connect with vetted immigration lawyers, trusted real estate agents & landlords, healthcare professionals, banking & financial advisors, and a thriving expat community. Immerse yourself in Colombia's vibrant cosmopolitan scene, an unbeatable mix of spring-like weather year-round, and some of the warmest, most welcoming people you'll ever meet.
Meet Your Guide
Your expert partner through your Colombia relocation journey
RJ Mood
Mood Travel
RJ Mood is the founder of Mood Travel, a relocation tour company specializing in helping Americans explore Medellín as a potential new home. With deep local expertise and a passion for connecting people with their ideal expat lifestyle, RJ has helped countless travelers make informed decisions about moving to Colombia.
Through carefully curated tours, seminars with local experts, and hands-on neighborhood exploration, RJ and the Mood Travel team provide everything you need to confidently plan your move to the City of Eternal Spring.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival & Meet the Group
Arrive in Medellín, take your private airport transfer to the hotel, and settle in. Join the Meet & Greet Happy Hour and dinner to connect with your fellow travelmates.
Day 2 – Getting Oriented in Medellín
Attend the comprehensive relocation seminar, visit a local market, and enjoy a dinner with expats and locals.
Day 3 – Beyond the Expat Bubble: Envigado & Sabaneta
Explore the lifestyles outside the main expat hubs - the charming, tree-lined streets of Envigado and the authentic, tranquil neighborhoods of Sabaneta. Also, enjoy apartment tours!
Day 4 – Life in Laureles
Explore Laureles: the flat, walkable, and beloved neighborhood that many expats call their perfect home. Visit real estate options while you're there.
Day 5 – El Poblado & Colombian Cooking
Dive into El Poblado, the vibrant, energetic heart of expat life in Medellín. Learn the secrets of Colombian cuisine in a hands-on cooking class with Chef Dior.
Day 6 – Comuna 13 & Farewell
We'll visit the historic and vibrant neighborhood of Comuna 13, enjoy an authentic lunch together, and celebrate at our farewell event.
Day 7 – Departure Day
Check out of the hotel and take your prepaid airport transfer.
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What to Expect
Community
Meet other people who want to move abroad and enjoy exploring and getting to know each other. There will also be opportunities to meet locals and other expats.
A Learning Experience
Stay with fellow guests in great locations to get a feel for how you might like living in each of our destinations. Meet local experts like realtors, immigration attorneys, or local expats who know the ins and outs of moving to the local country.
Life as a Local, Not a Tourist
We'll bypass the touristy parts of town and experiences like visiting museums and landmarks. Instead, we'll see livable neighborhoods, markets, and where the locals hang out.
Fun!
We're all moving abroad for a better life, so we'll work on giving you a taste of what that means to you.
What's Included
Included
- Seminar & opening dinner with experts in visas, healthcare, & taxes
- Four-star accommodations and breakfast
- Group transportation throughout the trip
- Guided tours of popular neighborhoods with a focus on lifestyle
- Real estate tours of typical homes and apartments
- Hands-on Colombian cooking class
- WhatsApp group to ask questions and connect with fellow travelers
Not Included
- Airfare to and from Colombia
- Food and drink not mentioned in itinerary
- Trip insurance or health insurance
- Optional excursions and add-ons
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What Past Travelers Say
“You guys did the damn thing! Group dynamics are tricky but you two showed leadership in both tactical and energetic ways.”
— I.M.
Join a Q&A Session to Learn Details & Ask Questions
Next Steps
- 1Attend a Q&A session if you have questions
- 2Make sure your passport is valid for six months after the trip ends
- 3Book your trip with us
- 4Complete required forms from us
- 5Attend trip chats and use WhatsApp to ask questions and meet fellow travelers
- 6Schedule your flight
- 7Get excited!
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