Founding Partner · 2026

The front-row seat in Medellín's network for foreigners.

Not just an online listing. Welcome to Medellín runs a curated trust network — editorial site, hotel-room distribution, podcast studio, written reviews, events, and a partner circle — designed to be the first trusted touchpoint international visitors find in the city. Founding Partners get the front-row seat in that network.

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Who we reach

High-context, high-intent audience.

People landing on Welcome to Medellín aren't researching whether to come — they're already coming. They're choosing who to hire, where to book, which clinic to use.

Foreign buyers
Looking for housing or investment in Medellín.
Medical travelers
Cosmetic, dental, regenerative procedures.
Relocation clients
Visas, settlement, healthcare, banking.
Remote workers
30–180 day stays, coworking, community.
Premium visitors
Boutique lodging, tours, polished restaurants.
Expats already here
Active community, events, recommendations.

The channels

Six coordinated channels — not one.

The site alone is never enough. Hotel distribution without editorial content reads like a flyer. The podcast without an editorial profile is hard to find later. It's the combination of all six that moves customers.

Channel 01

Hotel-room pamphlet distribution

A printed pocket guide is placed in every guest room of our partner hotels — refreshed every 90 days, curated by category, with your business featured in the Founding Partners section. The international guest who just checked in reads it before they open Google.

Dedicated spot in the Founding Partners section
Contact details, map, and QR code to your full profile
Quarterly refresh with distribution metrics

Hotels in the network

Hotel Balcones del Estadio
Live · near Estadio Atanasio Girardot
Hotel Nativo
Coming · 2026 (under construction)
More partner hotels onboarding throughout 2026.

Channel 02

TheZonePodcast studio interview

A long-form interview shot in our multi-camera Poblado studio. Published on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts; embedded on your directory profile; promoted across our social channels; and delivered as an edited video for your own marketing.

60–90 min session in our pro studio
Cinematic multi-camera production
Distribution across 3 platforms + short clips for social
Raw master and edited cuts delivered

Channel 03

Featured placement on the site

Your profile appears in the homepage featured rail, at the top of your category page, and in the partner blocks on the relevant pillar pages (heal, relocate, work, or experience). Not just another listing — the first result visitors see.

Homepage featured rail placement
Top spot on your category page
Inclusion in pillar-page partner blocks
Inclusion in relevant editorial guides

Channel 04

Written editorial review

Our editorial team visits your business, asks the questions foreign visitors would ask, and writes a review in our voice — not yours. It lives on your directory profile and you can republish it on your own site or social channels.

On-site visit + interview
400–700 word editorial piece
Republish with attribution allowed

Channel 05

On-site professional photography

Photo shoot at your location with our in-house photographer: ambiance, product/service, team, and founder headshots. The assets are yours with no usage restrictions, and we use them to refresh your profile, the pamphlet, and social.

2–4 hour shoot on location
Edited delivery in 7–14 days
Full usage license for your own marketing

Channel 06

Events + Founding Partner circle

Quarterly partner events — dinners, panels, and networking nights — designed to introduce partners to each other and to the community of foreigners, expats, and operators living in Medellín. Founders get priority speaking and presenting slots.

Quarterly events
Priority speaking / presentation slots
Private Founding Partner WhatsApp circle

Founding Partner

The full package. One tier.

All six channels coordinated, category exclusivity, and tracked referral commission. No tiers, no upsells.

$5,000/ year

Homepage featured placement
Premium hotel-pamphlet placement (Balcones del Estadio, Nativo)
TheZonePodcast interview with multi-platform distribution
Written editorial review by our team
Pro photo session + founder headshots
Priority speaking slots at our events
Private Founding Partner WhatsApp + networking circle
Up to 100 listings (inventory-based)

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Limited spots

1–2 Founding Partners per category.

This keeps the network curated and the badge meaningful. Categories at capacity close until the next cycle.

Real Estate
Tours & Experiences
Medical Tourism
Legal & Immigration
Restaurants & Nightlife
Cosmetic Clinics
Wellness & Spa
Luxury Services
Concierge / Relocation

Partner growth

We invest in your visibility — and only collect when we directly generate business.

We continuously invest in paid ads, SEO, social, hotel partnerships, and local events to drive qualified visitors to our partners. We collect a simple 10% referral commission only when we can track the referral end-to-end (prefilled WhatsApp, click-to-book with UTM, or a direct intro from our concierge).

10%

Tracked referral commission

No commission on organic traffic or directory discovery. Only when we can attribute the referral to a channel we coordinated.

How it works

From application to being in hotel rooms in 60 days.

STEP 01
Apply
Submit the form. Confirm category, contact, and why you're a fit.
Day 1
STEP 02
Interview
30 min call with the team to validate fit, category capacity, and reach.
Day 3–7
STEP 03
Onboarding
On-site photo shoot, podcast recording, editorial interview, profile build.
Day 14–45
STEP 04
Live
Featured placement active, first quarterly pamphlet delivered, first podcast episode published.
Day 60

FAQ

The questions we get.

What if my category is already full?: We put you on the waitlist. If a spot frees up (non-renewal, category change), we reach out first. Spots formally open every 12 months.
What if I want to leave before the year is up?: The commitment is annual. If you choose not to renew at the end of the cycle, we simply drop your badge to 'verified' and keep your profile active without the featured placements.
How do you report results?: Monthly email report with profile views, clicks to WhatsApp/website/booking, tracked referrals, and pamphlet distribution numbers at partner hotels.
Does the 10% commission apply to everything?: No. Only to referrals we can track end-to-end (prefilled WhatsApp, UTM tracking, or a direct concierge intro). Organic traffic and directory discovery don't carry commission.
Who owns the content you produce?: Photos and the podcast video are yours with a full usage license, no restrictions. The editorial review can be republished with attribution to Welcome to Medellín.
Can you work with established brands or only new ones?: Both. The criterion is quality and audience fit, not vintage. We work with established businesses and with brands that just opened their doors.

2026 spots

Apply for one of the Founding Partner spots in your category.

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Why us

We've sat across the table from 12,000 people just like you.

Most relocation, surgery, and property questions have one of about thirty answers. We've heard all the questions. We've also walked the city block-by-block. Tell us what you're trying to do — we'll tell you what's actually true.

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