Itinerary
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Stop At: Cl. 38a #108-74, Veinte De Julio, Medellín, San Javier, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
First we will take the bus to go to the Barrio called 20 de Julio, then we will go up the mountain called Independencia 1, which is the Barrio with the most graffiti in all of Medellín, and we will be explaining the history behind many of those graffiti.
Then we will enter my grandmother's house to try a special and typical mango ice cream with salt and lemon which is included in the tour, and inside my grandmother's house I will explain everything about the painful past of Comuna 13, Our personal stories, just like the stories of the locals of this commune.
Then we will take the electric stairs that lead to the top of the mountain and I will show you an incredible viewpoint to see the entire city of Medellin.
Then we will go to Independencia 2 to see more about the second part of the story, We will be explaining to you about the largest urban mass grave in a neighborhood in the whole world, Just like the Present and Transformation of Commune 13.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13, Carrera 110, Medellin Colombia
We will talk about the electrical stairs of the commune 13, the change and transformation of this commune through this innovative construction, We will talk about why they built these escalators, and why in the now benefit a Commune with more than 150,000 inhabitants .
Duration: 1 hour
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Cl. 38a #108-74, Veinte De Julio, Medellín, San Javier, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
3 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : henrycW9510WE
Amazing views, history and presentation overall. Julio (our tour guide) wasn't just knowledgeable but very friendly and engaging. You will leave with a deeper understanding and appreciation for Comuna 13 and its history.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03
Posted By : Jaymizztravel
This was such a great tour of Comunna 13! We got to learn about the history of the Communa and we got to see the amazing art and bustling lives of the people that live here. Was so welcoming and Carilyn was amazing!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Jordan_C
Such a fun tour! We loved getting to hear about the neighborhoods history, and spending time with the locals. It was informative and a lot of fun!
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Francesmv
Our tour guide Carolyn Aza was great. Grave is enough time to take lots of pictures. Explain the history behind Comuna 13 and how it was personal for her as well. We enjoy the little snacks while on the tour!! Overall a great tour should def try to add this in if in Medellin
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : shimmyt2024
Carilyn aza was AMAZING!! We did a whole tour of comuna 13! Such a great tour!!!! Thank you for the great day and your knowledge. I highly recommend this tour :)
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : Nadege_T
Carolyn was extremely kind and patient. The tour was personal . She help us connected with Wi-fi and even waited for us to get into a Cab to our hotel.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : 155steenb
Incredible tour. Julio tied the history of Comuna 13 to the revitalization by the community seamlessly. The tour being lead by a local gave the group a completely different and more full understanding of the neighborhoods. I highly recommend (and ask for Julio!)
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : Liz_B
Andrés was fantastic, I highly recommend this experience
It was a nice stroll through comuna 13 with lots of history and in depth descriptions of the famous art and artists
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : Slobodan_K
Nice tour of Comuna 13 where you will learn a lot about the history of the place. Guide will take you through the neighborhood on foot so be at least in a decent shape. You will see break dance show, see graffiti and listen to improv rap number. Some food is included in the tour, street snacks in the middle of it and ice cream and dessert almost at the end. This is also a good place to buy some souvenirs and support local community by doing so (which I always prefer instead of shopping in the malls or big chain shops). There is a gallery that you visit during the tour which I recommend for souvenirs that include local original art printed on t-shirts and on canvas as well. Guide (Alex) was a nice young guy that told us all about the history of the communa and hardships people there endured. There are also a lot of cheap restaurants with local quisine where you can eat after the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : lisacpelgrim
Very informative, visual, and fun tour. Andres our very knowledgeable guide and historian was awesome. The street food tastings were yummy, the entertainment and neighborhood activities were very lively and cultural.
I’m proud of the inspiring transformation of Comuna 13.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
