| Club Campestre is one of those reassuringly expensive members only clubs which ensures the rich elite of Medellín don’t have the burden of rubbing shoulders with ‘los pobres’.
As a result, despite its luxurious furnishings, Club Campestre's atmosphere can seem a bit sedated.
But, maybe that is the point; after all, it takes more than just wads of cash to get in. This is the club that famously refused membership to Pablo Escobar at the height of his powers and vowed to close altogether should he be granted access.
As a member you can enjoy an array of upper class activities, including tennis, horse riding, golf, swimming and polo.
If membership is beyond your financial reach, you can sneak a peak by staying in Club Campeste's hotel, which grants you access to the restaurant and all the facilities for the duration of your stay. If only Pablo had thought of that. |
