Comuna 13/Graffiti tour

Metrocable Santo Domingo, Zona Norte, Medellín, Colombia

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$ 45 Price per person
(minimum 2 people)

Experience the unparalleled energy and character of one of the world's most captivating destinations, once the most dangerous - Comuna 13.

Immerse yourself in a world rich with history, saturated with graffiti, art and vivid hues, pulsing with vibrant rhythms, and breathtaking in its natural beauty. Let Comuna 13 ignite your imagination and inspire your soul.

TOUR DETAILS
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After being picked up from your place in comfortable and private transportation, we’ll begin our tour heading to the northwest of Medellín, towards our CABLECAR SYSTEM in Comuna 13, an emblem of progress and innovation of the city. This transportation played a significant role in positioning Medellín as the world’s most innovative city, it is worth noting that Medellín has the only Metro system in Colombia, recognized as one of the most efficient and clean in all of Latin America!

We will take a captivating round trip on the cable car, ascending the mountains and soaring above the vibrant “barrios”. This unique perspective offers a completely different scenery, allowing us to absorb the diverse faces of the city. The views are simply breathtaking.

Our next destination is the captivating, multicultural, and vibrant COMUNA 13—a true testament to transformation and resilience. Once plagued by the control of drug dealers, guerrillas, and paramilitary groups, today it stands as the shining jewel of Medellín. We’ll have a walk through the GRAFFITI ROUTE to witness the remarkable fusion of art and history. The graffiti and murals scattered throughout the neighborhood vividly shows its tumultuous past, remarkable present, and its inspiring future.

Once at the top of the mountain, we will be rewarded with an extraordinary and strategic view of the city, allowing us to understand why various armed groups sought control over Comuna 13.

Start Time

9:00am - Hotel pick up

We'll start heading to the Nortwest side of Medellín, to one of the most strategic districts - crime wise - in Medellín, Comuna 13.

Cable Car

First, we'll have a ride at the Cablecar in Comuna 13, exploring a different perspective of the "Barrios" and experience firsthand why Medellín became the most innovated city in the world!

Comuna 13

The essence of the transformation of Medellín, a few years ago became the most violent place in the world, today, a thriving community full of culture, history and art, eager to show the world their amazing 360 change.

Beverage at bar

After walking and exploring Comuna 13, visiting art galleries, hidden pathways, understanding the significance of the murals, learning the crazy history, we'll have a delicious beverage to assimilate and think of what we just experience.

Finish Time

12:30pm (approx) - Hotel

We can combine this tour with a Pablo Escobar or City Tour if you wish to see the most of Medellín and make the most of your time.

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