I had a great time with Alejandro and his wife. Luckily they were both on holiday, so during they day I had lots of time to chat with them and help with the cooking or around the house....which was also a great opportunity to practice my Spanish! They were great at getting me involved in any social events - whether drinks with friends or visiting family in another village nearby - which made for a genuinely authentic Colombian experience. The center of Santa Elena is only a 15 minute walk from the house, and the area is a great place to chill out for a few days if your feeling burnt out by Medellin. Park Arvi is also close by, and there is a bus every 15 mins which will take you to the center of Medellin in 45 mins, the bus stop is 5 mins walk from the house.