Juan Manuel Barrientos

He has been recognized as the youngest chef in the 50 Best of Latin America three consecutive times and in 2016 he was part of the exclusive The World’s Best Chef list.In 2018 he published his first book called “The Recipe for Success”, a book where he exposes experiences – and the resulting knowledge – that led him to his business and personal success.In 2019 he won the award for Ibero-American businessman of the year by CEAJE in Spain.In 2020 Juanma opened Elcielo Washington D.C. with a more dynamic service — both tasting as is tradition in Elcielo and à la carte offering.Most recently, in March 2021 he opened Elcielo hotel in Medellín, the first foray for Juanma and the Elcielo Organization into the hotel sector. This project seeks to weave the sensory and memorable experience of Elcielo Restaurant into a unique hotel setting.In April 2021, Elcielo won it’s first Michelin Star.