Spa in Medellín in December: 5 Treatments for Your Trip

December is Medellín’s liveliest season: Christmas lights (alumbrados), novenas, nights out in Provenza and thousands of visitors. The Medellín mayor’s office has projected more than 250,000 foreign visitors in a single year-end season, on top of domestic travelers and paisas coming home for the holidays.

Between all the plans, a Medellín spa in December is the best way to recharge and look your best in the photos. Here are 5 services at Zaharum Medical Spa in El Poblado that fit easily into your trip. We’re open every day, Sundays included.

1. Hydrofacial: clean, hydrated skin with no downtime

December sun, heat and late nights show on your skin. Our Hydrofacial in Medellín deep-cleans, exfoliates and hydrates in one session, and you can head straight to dinner or back out to explore the city.

Perfect if: you have a dinner, a wedding or a New Year’s party and want fresh, glowing skin.

2. Deep facial cleansing: a reset for your skin

Makeup, sunscreen and city pollution build up in your pores. A deep facial cleansing with extractions removes impurities and blackheads and leaves your skin ready to absorb hydration. It’s ideal for the first days of your trip.

Tip: if your skin is sensitive, book it one or two days before an important event.

3. Radiofrequency and LED therapy: firmer, brighter skin for the photos

Facial radiofrequency uses controlled heat for a firmer-looking complexion, and LED light therapy complements it to calm and brighten the skin. Both are non-invasive, comfortable and needle-free.

Perfect if: you want to look rested in your Christmas and New Year’s photos.

4. Massages in El Poblado: unwind after exploring the city

After touring Comuna 13, climbing El Peñol in Guatapé or dancing until late, your body will thank you. At our spa in El Poblado you can choose a relaxing or therapeutic massage, a hot stone massage, aromatherapy, a sports massage, a facial and craniofacial massage, or a foot massage. We also offer maderoterapia (wood therapy), a popular Colombian technique to sculpt the body and boost circulation.

Combine it: a massage plus a facial in the same visit makes a perfect free afternoon.

5. IV therapy: hydration and energy for the season

Long flights, heat and celebrations can leave you drained. IV vitamin therapy in Medellín delivers fluids, vitamins and antioxidants directly into your bloodstream, always under medical supervision. Options include fatigue and energy, hangover recovery, skin beauty and more.

Bonus: Botox and salmon DNA for longer-lasting results

If you want results that last beyond your trip, book an assessment for Botox in Medellín or a salmon DNA treatment, always under medical supervision.

Plan ahead: Botox starts to show within a few days and reaches its full effect in about two weeks, so it’s best to book it early in your trip.

Tips for your December spa day

• Book ahead: December is peak season. Message us on WhatsApp at +57 318 400 5760.
• We’re open every day, Sundays included.
• Wear sunscreen after any facial treatment.
• We speak English and Spanish.
• Address: Calle 10 #42-45, Office 267, El Poblado, Medellín.

Frequently asked questions

Is Zaharum open on Sundays in December?

Yes. We’re open every day. We recommend booking on WhatsApp because December is peak season.

Which treatment do you recommend if I only have one free afternoon?

A Hydrofacial combined with a relaxing massage: one visit to take care of your skin and unwind.

Can I get a facial and go out the same day?

With a Hydrofacial, yes, since there’s no downtime. After a deep cleansing with extractions, it’s best to leave one or two days before an important event.

Do you speak English?

Yes, our team assists clients in English and Spanish.

December in Medellín is better when you feel your best. Book your appointment at Zaharum Medical Spa on WhatsApp.