Art and Memory Shared Tour of Medellin

Enjoy a complimentary transfer to comuna 13 in a minivan shared with a small group of no more than 12 people while your guide will point out local symbols and put you in context. When arriving to La independencia, we all meet the community leader and then set off on a 3-hour walking tour to explore the neighborhood. Easily, you will be amazed by the colorful street art, hiphop culture, friendly people and traditional tastes and smells. Comuna 13 was the center of the most violent acts that took place in Medellin, drug lords, paramilitaries, guerrillas and the state fought to own it because of its strategic location were the main topics in news and life through many years. Today, our beloved valley is a booming center of innovation and entrepreneurship, transformation and hope.

You'll stop several times during the walk to analyze the art, graffities and its message. Potato chips, churros, empanadas among other delicacies are some of the options you have to sample local food. Make sure to tell your guide about your choice.

At the top of the stairway you will be happy with the amazing view over the city as well as how the community has been transformed. From that point you will realize the difference on the actual situation of the city. Change is already happening. To finish the tour we will stop by a coffeshop, a hidden gem located amongst narrow streets and alleys which talk about Medellin’s developing story and enjoy one of the best coffees in town. Before going back to the car for the transfer back to your place, you will have the opportunity to leave your mark and make this a remarkable and meaningful experience by printing your words, thoughts and feelings in our walls.