Departure Time: 9 am
In the morning, your local guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Comuna 13, which is located in the western part of the “City of Eternal Spring” and overlooks the rest of Medellin. Your guide will provide context to the area and explain why Comuna 13 is so unique. You will get to ride a few of the of the escalators that were installed around 2012 so the area’s 3,000+ residents could have an easier time moving around the neighbourhood. Once you begin walking around the steep Comuna 13, you’ll understand how these elevators really improved the quality of life for residents.
This tour in Medellin isn’t just a history lesson. Along with facts about the past and plans for the future, your guide will tell you about the beautifully intricate graffiti adorning the walls and buildings in Comuna 13. Artist lovers will really appreciate a Comuna 13 tour because it’s a chance to learn the significance of many of the pieces and speak to some of the local artists. Comuna 13 also hosts graffiti festivals and competitions that draw artists from all over South America.
Take some time on this tour to interact with locals and learn more about their day-to-day routines. At the end of the tour, we will transfer you back to your hotel or other pre-determined location.
Finish Time: 1 pm
