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I was dancing to disco-pop music on a flatbed truck behind the DJ when someone spilled aguardiente on me. It's an anise-flavored liqueur Colombians seem to drink by the gallon. The parade included an early afternoon street fair of independent shops, health organizations, and nonprofits, and ended after dusk in the historic Parque de las Luces.

The parties, though, went all night well past sunrise. My trip organizer, the gay travel agency Out in Colombiaarranged for me and my friends to not only attend the parade but to join it, too. After the march, I found myself bouncing between a few different gay clubs where I made some new friends and danced until the clubs closed down.

I partied in the Provenza area, which is a wealthier district in the El Poblado neighborhood. The areas around the main gay clubs were blocked off, there were barricades to make streets pedestrian-only, and police were visible.

I Spent 4 Days Exploring the LGBTQ+ Scene in Medellín, Colombia — Here's Where to Go

My bar weekend was filled with cultural and social activities that were planned by Out in Colombia. I picked the agency, which started curating itineraries for gay travelers infor their tailor-made experiences, their LGBTQ tour guides, and their focus on sustainable and educational tourism. Capilla del Rosarioa year-old coffee farm, offers tours, specialty coffee tastings, and educational sessions to learn about the farms.

The family-run farm has 25 different varieties of specialty Colombian coffees across its 65, trees on 45 hectares. Local neighborhood leaders, namely an year-old woman named Gloria, now run a cultural center that even hosts street art tours — check out MamaChilla Tours — for visitors. And because the city is in a valley, going to the mountains offers exquisite views from the scenic vistas.

The owners also have La Panaderia Rusawhich specializes in parkas and hoodies. There are lots of restaurants in Provenza with open-air eateries under the lush green canopy of trees that line the streets. Brunch at Repeat is a staple — it has an eclectic international menu. Their large patio and spacious interiors with a wrap-around bar with great cocktails host live DJs in the afternoons and evenings, making it as much a place to enjoy a meal as it is a chill-out spot.

Another great lunch spot is Lavocaderia where every meal features avocados prominently colombia its recipe. For example, you can get a burger where the meat patty is served between two giant avocado halves instead of buns. For more fine dining, the reservation-only Test Kitchen Lab is a must-visit.

Each dish features Colombian-only ingredients and is paired with an equally enticing drink or cocktail. The open kitchen allows you to interact with the chef directly making it a memorable and intimate dining experience. Mad Radioa club for music lovers, is my favorite hangout in the city and a venue I visited every gay during my trip.

A trickling creek outside adds to the home-like ambiance. The bar is focused on a DJ booth placed squarely in the center of the building and the medellin are there to dance. Just up the street is Bar Chiquita — an upstairs bar and club with a back room that has regular drag shows. The luxury hotel has a large open-air, green lobby under towering trees and bushes, where breakfast is served daily.