5 Unconventional locations to organize events in Colombia

Having the opportunity to perform work activities outside the office is one of the most common options for companies in recent years. Generally, congresses and conventions are held in hotels or establishments specifically dedicated to these types of meetings.

However, it is important to explore other options where different environments stimulate the creativity of attendees and also offer unforgettable experiences within the framework of congresses and conventions.

We present these five options that will not only pleasantly surprise the attendees of congresses, events, and conventions; they will also allow you to discover amazing places while the events take place.

Currently, rural tourism in Colombia has recorded considerable growth. More and more farms are offering accommodation and restaurant services comparable to the best hotels, in addition to having experts in event organization. Therefore, hosting an event, a convention, or any type of activity related to the meetings industry in these places can be a great stimulus for creativity; it can also be an opportunity for attendees to disconnect from routine and focus on what they can gain during the corporate event.

Themed farms like those found in the Coffee Cultural Landscape (Pereira, Armenia, Manizales, and northern Valle del Cauca) are a perfect option because, in general, the distances between the rural area and the city are very short and convenient for the necessary travel.

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Art inspires, relaxes, and awakens the senses. Museums are generally quiet places that invite concentration and work. For this reason, museums can be a magnificent option for a corporate event. Most of these places have auditoriums or meeting rooms that are suitable for congresses and conventions. The Antioquia Museum (Medellín), the National Museum (Bogotá), or the Caribbean Museum (Barranquilla) offer appropriate venues for corporate events. Hosting these meetings in a museum can be a great experience as it will be a true surprise for the attendees.

Chambers of Commerce

The infrastructure developed by the Chambers of Commerce makes them a very good place not only to receive information and training but also to close deals and organize events in Colombia. These establishments generally have auditoriums of medium and large capacity, as well as open spaces suitable for event breaks that allow interaction between guests and attendees of these meetings. The Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá, for example, has more than 10 locations throughout the city where it is possible to hold all kinds of congresses and conventions.

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Theaters are a very appropriate place to hold congresses and conventions, especially if they involve many people. Theaters like Pablo Tobón Uribe (Medellín) or Jorge Eliécer Gaitán (Bogotá) are very suitable as they not only have expert logistics teams in event organization but are also located in central points of the city, facilitating public attendance. If the corporate event you are going to hold requires advanced audiovisual equipment, do not hesitate that a theater is the ideal setting to carry it out.

Botanical gardens are ecological lungs in the midst of large cities. Generally, these places have meeting rooms and auditoriums that are normally used for academic or research activities, but they are also available for holding events in Colombia. These places offer attendees of congresses and conventions the tranquility of a rural space in the middle of the city. Many of them, like the Botanical Garden of Medellín, offer not only venue rentals for events but also catering services at reasonable prices while always guaranteeing high quality in event organization. The country offers diverse venues for events and receptions, so feel encouraged to explore new settings to make your meetings in Colombia a success.