Summary
- Profile Type
- Business Offer
- POD Reference
- BOCO20250709006
- Term of Validity
- 9 July 2025 - 9 July 2026
- Company's Country
- Colombia
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement
- Targeted Countries
- Netherlands
- Spain
- Italy
- Denmark
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General information
- Short Summary
- A Colombian organization based in Santa Bárbara, Antioquia, seeks partners to facilitate visits from groups of up to 25 people for immersive experiences combining art, nature, and cultural exchange. The initiative connects participants with the local community, its traditions, and knowledge, offering an environment for creative and meaningful interaction.
- Full Description
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A Colombian non-profit organization integrates community, art, and nature in a single space dedicated to cultural preservation, environmental awareness, and inclusive participation. Based in a semi-rural setting rich in biodiversity, the organization offers a natural and welcoming environment for rest, learning, and creative expression. Visitors can enjoy open-air cultural programming, artistic workshops, and hands-on experiences that connect them with local traditions and ecosystems.
This initiative was created with the purpose of strengthening community identity and fostering environmental responsibility through cultural activities that are accessible to people of all ages. Its facilities serve as a gathering place where local artists, educators, and environmental advocates collaborate to offer educational and recreational events. These include music, theater, crafts, and activities related to sustainable living and biodiversity conservation.
The organization has received regional recognition for its efforts to incorporate sustainable practices into its operations and promote environmentally conscious tourism and cultural activities. It operates in alignment with green business principles, working to minimize its ecological footprint while maximizing its social and cultural impact. Activities are designed to both support local livelihoods and create enriching experiences for visitors and participants.
The organization is currently interested in establishing international cooperation with institutions, networks, and organizations working in the fields of environmental education, sustainable cultural tourism, and community development. Specific areas of interest include:
- Joint projects to develop inclusive, nature-based learning experiences;
- Technical assistance or training related to sustainable site management, eco-tourism, or cultural programming;
- Cultural exchanges with similar organizations abroad;
- Partnerships for funding or co-organizing educational or artistic residencies;
Inclusion in international networks focused on regenerative practices, creative placemaking, or community-based conservation.
Through its participatory and place-based approach, the organization offers a unique model that combines ecological care, artistic expression, and community empowerment. International cooperation would contribute to strengthening this model, creating more opportunities for local engagement, and sharing experiences that build more sustainable and culturally vibrant territories. - Advantages and Innovations
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This rural initiative offers a distinctive approach to cultural and nature-based tourism by integrating artistic expression with the everyday life, knowledge, and traditions of the local community. Located in a natural environment that reflects the region’s ecological richness, the project invites visitors to participate in a slow, immersive experience where nature and culture are not separate attractions, but deeply interconnected elements of rural life.
The core value of this initiative lies in the convergence of multiple cultural dimensions: visual arts, music, storytelling, and traditional practices are not presented as performances for outsiders, but as part of daily communal life in which visitors are respectfully invited to take part. This includes engaging with local culinary traditions based on seasonal, locally grown ingredients, as well as learning from community members who share knowledge of ancient medicinal plants and healing practices—often transmitted orally through generations.
What differentiates this initiative from conventional rural tourism is its participatory, community-centered model. Visitors are not passive observers but are welcomed into collective spaces—gardens, kitchens, workshops—where knowledge is exchanged through dialogue and shared experience. Artistic activities are co-created, not curated, and reflect both the individual creativity of community members and the shared identity of the territory.
The natural setting plays a central role. The site is surrounded by native flora and fauna, and the organization prioritizes low-impact practices that align with local ecological rhythms. Accommodations and infrastructure are designed to be simple, locally sourced, and environmentally responsible, reinforcing the broader commitment to sustainability. - Stage of Development
- Already on the market
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- IPR status
- No IPR applied
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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The organization is seeking to establish a partnership with entities experienced in international tourism promotion and travel logistics. The ideal partner would support the attraction and coordination of foreign visitors to its rural tourism center, contributing to the development of sustainable tourism in the region.
This partner may be a travel agency, tour operator, destination marketing organization, or international tourism network with the capacity to promote cultural and nature-based tourism experiences to international audiences. Their role would include designing and marketing tourism packages, coordinating visits, and providing logistical support such as transportation, translation, and itinerary planning.
The organization aims to work with partners who share its values of cultural exchange, environmental responsibility, and community engagement. The collaboration is expected to help increase international visibility, ensure a high-quality visitor experience, and strengthen the role of tourism as a driver of local development. - Type and Size of Partner
- SME <=10
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement
Dissemination
- Market keywords
- 07001007 - Other leisure and recreational products and services
- Sector Groups Involved
- Creative Industries
- Targeted countries
- Netherlands
- Spain
- Italy
- Denmark
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