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Medellín Colombia

When: January 27th-February 1st 2025

Location: Medellín, Colombia

Overview: This week long trip includes a VIP level entry to the annual Textile tradeshow where multiple garment and leather producers will be in attendance. We also will be touring an amazing factory and get the chance to meet the owner who will walk us through their production process. In addition, we plan on doing a few fun excursions to Lake Guatapé, attend a soccer game, and multiple opportunities to go incredible restaurants. In an effort to make to make this trip affordable, we are leveraging several of our existing relationships to get discounted airfare, lodging, interpreters and top-notch transportation. In an order to reserve your spot, we will be requiring a deposit of $1,000 that is due by December 1st. if you have any questions, please email us at support@collaboratingbrands.com

Trip Itinerary  
Please note that the following itinerary is subject to change, as this is not yet finalized.

27th

Monday- Arrival & Welcome

  • Morning/Afternoon:

  • Arrival at José María Córdova International Airport, Medellín (flights arranged by COLAB)

  • Transfer to Click Clack Hotel or AirBnb

  • Check-in and settle into rooms

  • Evening:

  • Welcome dinner at a local restaurant (arranged by COLAB)

  • Brief orientation and overview of the trip itinerary

28th

Tuesday- Textile Tradeshow 

  • Morning:

  • Breakfast

  • VIP entry to the Textile Trade Show (arranged by COLAB)

  • Explore various exhibitors and attend scheduled presentations/workshops

  • Afternoon:

  • Networking lunch at the trade show venue (arranged by COLAB)

  • Continue exploring the trade show and building connections with exhibitors

  • Evening:

  • Dinner at a recommended restaurant near the hotel (arranged by COLAB)

  • Optional evening activity: local cultural experience or free time

29th

Wednesday- Factory Visit to Creytex

  • Morning:

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Depart for Crytex factory visit (transportation arranged by COLAB)

  • Tour of the Crytex factory, meet with owner.

  • Afternoon:

  • Lunch with Crytex representatives (arranged by COLAB)

  • Return to Hotel or Airbnb

  • Evening:

  • Free time to explore the city or rest

  • Dinner at a local restaurant (arranged by COLAB)

30th

Thursday- Day Trip to Lake Gutape 

  • Morning:

  • Breakfast

  • Afternoon:

  • Van Ride to scenic Lake Guatape

  • Boat ride to Explore Pablo Escobar homes 

  • Lunch on the lake (arranged by COLAB)

  • Hike the world's 3rd largest rock

  • Evening: 

  • Dinner at a local restaurant (arranged by COLAB)

31st

Textile Trade show & Soccer Game

  • Morning:

  • Breakfast

  • Attend additional sessions and meetings at the Textile Trade Show

  • Afternoon:

  • Finalize any business dealings and gather materials/information

  • Evening:

  • Attend a local soccer game with tickets arranged by COLAB (transportation included)

  • Farewell dinner and reflection on the trip (arranged by COLAB)

  • Prepare for departure the following day

1st

Departure

  • Morning:

  • Breakfast

  • Check-out and transfer to José María Córdova International Airport (transportation arranged by COLAB)

  • Depart for the United States

If you have any questions, comments, concerns in regards to this trip, please reach out to support@collaboratingbrands.com

Reserve your spot here, please have your deposit paid before December 1st.

Download the PDF version of this trip itinerary down below. 

Lodging

If you are interested in attending our upcoming sourcing trip, we highly recommend staying at the Click-Clack hotel.

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