Overview
Comuna 13 has become a synonym for transformation and resilience and a definite must-visit for travellers in Medellín. On this tour you will immerse into this inspiring place, visiting three different neighbourhoods within the Comuna and learning beyond its history directly from impressive artists who led impactful projects that managed to transform Colombia’s most feared district.
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Community support
What you will be doing
The tour starts at the highest part of the Comuna, Nuevos Conquistadores neighbourhood. At this place, you can see Medellín's rural outskirts and have a privileged view over Comuna 13 and the entire city. Descending by foot through the intricate streets of the comuna where mass tourism has not arrived, you will learn the impressive story of how hip-hop and musical culture helped local youth and led to a more peaceful context. You will understand the dimensions of the transformation as you hear the locals narrating the rough context that they had to face years before due to gang wars, paramilitary groups, and urban guerillas.
Then, we will visit Sonbata's urban gardening project on the roofs of local homes, and learn about the innovative model. After having a refreshing popsicle it's time for the action. We will join one of the senior instructors of the school of arts and learn some rhythms through persuasion or dance, using the same methodology they use with local youth.
To finish off, we will walk from there to the well-known and bustling area of the comuna with graffiti and murals depicting the story of the Comuna, and full of shops, galleries and souvenir stores. There we will see the stark contrast of the two faces of the community and get to enjoy the lively local vibe with views over the city.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Pasteur Pharmacy, at San Antonio Metro Station
🗺️ Instructions: We will meet at Pasteur Pharmacy, at San Antonio Metro Station
Things to know
Accessibility:
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Any fitness level
Tour Language
English
Spanish
License requirement
None
Additional information:
Wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing
Inclusion ✅
Tour guide
Snack
Tour transport
Exclusion ❌
Gratuities
About your host
Impulse TravelWe are the Colombian Changemakers. We believe that real luxury travel is one that forges an authentic connection with a place and its people. Our mission is to create experiences that have a positive impact on the lives of travellers and locals. Our curated experiences are the result of a lot of years of browsing, fine-tuning and iteration to reach the perfect recipe of experiences that meet that purpose.
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