As the place to be in South America, surely you’ll want to live like a local. This is done through speaking to the people that make up Medellín and via activities that are engraved in our culture. Playing Tejo in Medellín is one of those activities.

But it isn’t just any activity. It’s the sport that our ancestors have been playing for hundreds of years. Invented by Music tribes in the 16th century, tejo continues to be an underrated sport by the rest of the world.

Tejo is Colombia’s baseball (our pastime) and a great activity for groups looking to get a fresh batch of culture into your already incredible trip. The game’s concept is slow to grasp but simple to execute. It’s basically Colombia’s version of corn hole, and it’s quite addicting.

Those that have played corn hole will immediately notice that instead of throwing a soft bean bag at a target, you’ll toss a 1-4 pound piece of steel. You’ll throw this piece of steel into a large square pit of clay, and the game’s objective is to create an explosion using a sachet filled with gunpowder.

An Afternoon Playing Tejo

We don’t want to dive too much into this, as the game itself is not as important as the afternoon you’ll spend playing. It is a great way to meet ex-pats as well as locals. It is also a few hours used to drink cold local beers and embarrass your unskilled friends.

We recommend this game for groups of up to 8 guys who want to embark on a true local’s experience. Many Colombians have never even played Tejo and being our national sport, it is a shame that the younger generations aren’t partaking in the tradition.

“Any sport that requires watching things blow up while drinking cold beer is worth giving it a go”. Said one of our most recent clients.