Medellín: Comuna 13 Street Art by Local Guide + Snacks & History

Comuna 13, Colombia



Discover the real transformation of Commune 13 with a guide who grew up there. Walk through the most striking graffiti, try local snacks and learn the story behind each mural.

Highlights

  • Learn about Comuna 13's past and present
  • Watch live shows
  • Taste local snacks (ice cream and empanadas)
  • Visit the outdoor escalators
  • Admire views of the city of Medellín

Description

The experience begins in the Las Independencias #1 neighborhood in the 20 de Julio sector of the city of Medellín We will begin to explore the culture of the sector surrounded by street art such as breakdance shows. Then we will tell the history of this sector which was involved in an armed conflict for several decades. We will explore and talk about the meanings of various graffiti that we will find around Comuna 13 We will try some local appetizers from this sector (Artisanal ice cream, empanada) We will explore the escalators that are in this sector with which we will go up to the upper part of Commune 13 Around the escalators we will see art such as graffiti and galleries At the end of the escalators we will reach the upper part where we can appreciate the great view of the city of Medellín Then we will begin to descend taking alternate routes (alleys) to return to the meeting point where we started the tour. We return to the Independence #1 neighborhood in the 20 de Julio sector and there we will end the experience.

Includes

Learn the real history of Comuna 13 Watch live shows Enjoy snacks (empanada, artisanal popsicles, coffee and chocolate) Visit art galleries Visit the outdoor escalators Walk through alleys Visit viewpoints

Important Information

  • This tour lasts approximately 2 or 3 hours
  • So it is required to wear comfortable clothing and shoes
  • Bring sunscreen or an umbrella

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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