Club Campestre El Rodeo
Medellín
Club Campestre El Rodeo is a prestigious private golf and leisure club in Medellín, Colombia. Its main course sits within the city, directly opposite Olaya Herrera Airport and close to the El Poblado district. Mature trees, landscaped grounds and views towards the mountains surrounding the Aburrá Valley create a surprisingly peaceful setting amid one of Colombia’s largest cities.
The 18-hole, par-72 course measures approximately 6,788 yards from the men’s championship tees. Its fairways move across gently undulating ground, with changing elevations and carefully positioned greens creating a technical challenge that rewards accuracy and good course management. The layout has also hosted many editions of the club’s long-running El Rodeo Open, including the 64th staging in 2026.
Golfers will find a traditional parkland course framed by mature trees, bunkers and occasional water hazards. Some fairways provide space from the tee, but overhanging branches and tighter playing corridors can make recovery shots difficult after an inaccurate drive. The greens are relatively compact in places, placing extra importance on controlled approach shots and a confident short game.
One of the course’s most unusual features is its position beside Olaya Herrera Airport. Aircraft can be seen approaching or departing close to several holes, particularly towards the closing stretch. Rather than spoiling the experience, it gives the course a distinctive urban character, with golfers playing against a backdrop of city buildings, aircraft and forested mountains.
Practice facilities include a driving range where golfers can warm up or receive tuition. Caddie services are normally required, while organised visitor packages may include green fees, club hire, practice balls and transport from hotels in Medellín. As El Rodeo is a private members’ club, visiting arrangements and tee times should be confirmed before travelling.
Away from the course, the wider club offers restaurants and bars, a heated swimming pool, gym, wellness facilities, tennis, padel, squash, football and equestrian activities. These facilities make El Rodeo suitable for mixed golf and leisure groups, particularly those staying in Medellín rather than at an out-of-town golf resort.
At Hashtag Golf Travel, we recommend Club Campestre El Rodeo for golfers looking to combine a challenging Colombian parkland course with Medellín’s restaurants, nightlife and cultural attractions. Its city-centre convenience and mountain scenery give it a character quite unlike Colombia’s more remote country clubs.
José María Córdova International Airport
25km
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Time Zone:
GMT−5
Currency:
Colombian peso (COP)
Temperature:
19 - 31°C
Cost of a Beer:
£1.35
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£14.30
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About The Area
Medellín is an exciting base for a Colombian golf holiday, combining mountain-framed courses with excellent restaurants, colourful neighbourhoods and a mild climate that has earned it the nickname “the City of Eternal Spring”. The city fills the Aburrá Valley, so golfers are rarely far from impressive views of the surrounding Andes. International visitors normally arrive through José María Córdova International Airport in Rionegro, where pre-arranged transfers are the easiest option when travelling with golf clubs.
The most convenient course is Club Campestre El Rodeo, an 18-hole, par-72 layout within Medellín. Its undulating fairways, strategic greens and views across the city create an unusual round where urban surroundings meet mature parkland. The club continues to host important national competitions, including the 2026 El Rodeo Open.
Golfers staying longer can travel east to Club Campestre de Medellín’s Llanogrande course near Rionegro. This 18-hole layout occupies a quieter natural setting and provides a strong contrast to El Rodeo’s city-based experience. La Macarena, another course operated by Club Campestre El Rodeo near Rionegro, can also be considered when creating a multi-round itinerary.
Medellín’s leading courses are generally member-focused, so tee times, caddies, club hire and transport should be confirmed before travelling. Specialist local services can arrange access to El Rodeo, Llanogrande and La Macarena rather than golfers relying on walk-in availability.
Away from golf, we recommend exploring Comuna 13 with a local guide, riding the Metrocable for views across the valley and visiting Parque Arví for walking and cycling. The Botanical Garden provides a gentler afternoon, while the restaurants of El Poblado and Laureles are ideal for trying bandeja paisa, arepas, grilled meats and Colombian coffee.
Medellín works best as a carefully organised city-and-golf break, offering distinctive courses, lively evenings and an excellent starting point for exploring Antioquia.
