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Discover the hidden soul of Comuna 13 on a guided walking tour. Hear stories of survival and transformation, enjoy local snacks, and end with a rooftop ritual and a cup of Perico Café.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Comuna 13 on a guided tour
• Explore hidden paths and colorful alleys away from the usual crowds
• Hear stories of survival, resistance, transformation, and hope
• Enjoy spontaneous music, local snacks, and unscripted encounters
• End the tour with a rooftop ritual and a cup of Perico Café

Description

Skip the usual escalator route and uncover the hidden soul of Comuna 13 with local storytellers who were born and raised in its hills. This is not just a graffiti tour—it’s a sociopolitical and emotional journey through one of Colombia’s most iconic, complex, and inspiring neighborhoods. Walk along secret paths and colorful alleys far from the crowds. Hear stories not from history books, but from lived experience—stories of survival, resistance, transformation, and hope. Explore not just murals, but meanings: not just public art, but the public soul. Along the way, enjoy spontaneous music, local snacks, and encounters that can’t be scripted. This experience is thoughtfully curated by political scientists and historians, ensuring depth, context, and accuracy. Gain insight into Colombia’s armed conflict, the evolution of urban policy, and the power of community-led transformation. Visit symbols of a deeper transformation: not just the Metrocable or electric escalators, but a brutalist public library where there was once a jail; a public university focused on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, built where once stood fear. This is about what happens when a community reclaims its future. At the end, gather for a rooftop ritual: a peaceful moment above the city to relax, reflect, or experience something creative, like poetic expression or a brief reflexology foot bath. With the city stretched below and new understanding within, it’s the perfect closing breath. As part of the experience, taste a cup of Perico Café, a boutique coffee grown by small farmers on the slopes of Medellín. It’s more than a drink—it’s a sip of social impact. A portion of each booking funds Wayacan Art Walls, an initiative to support community-led murals and cultural projects. So far, three large-scale pieces have been co-created with local artists, and more are on the way.

Includes

Guided tour of Comuna 13 Spontaneous music performances Rooftop ritual Cup of Perico Café

Important Information

• The tour involves walking through hilly terrain. The experience includes spontaneous elements that cannot be scripted. A portion of the booking funds community-led murals and cultural projects. Note: Always contact us in advance on WhatsApp, send us your voucher and the info of participants to confirm the experience and send you specific details.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund