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- English
- Spanish
Discover Comuna 13 with the help of local guides who were born and grew up in this territory. In this private tour, you will learn about its history and transformation through its streets, murals, galleries, and escalators, while we share stories that go beyond the photographs. We will travel by public transport with the community, try an artisanal ice cream, and get to know Comuna 13 from the experience of those who live there.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our guide will be right at the exit of San Javier Metro Station, Line B, and you will identify him by a green AICTOUR umbrella.
We will end our tour where we take the bus that will leave them at the San Javier station (which is the point where we start our tour)
Itinerary
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1Estación metro San javier
Here begins our experience. We will meet at Metro San Javier station, where our local guide will give a brief introduction to Medellín and Comuna 13, explaining how the city is divided into comunas and why this area was strategically important during some of the most difficult periods of its recent history.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Comuna 13
From San Javier station we will take a public bus, included in the tour, to get to Comuna 13 and have first contact with the daily life of its inhabitants. During the journey and upon arriving in the neighborhood, our guide will tell us part of its recent history, the military operations that marked this territory, and the impact they had on the community. We will also begin to discover the murals and urban art expressions that accompany its transformation process.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We will visit a local art gallery, a space dedicated to the local art of Comuna 13. Our guide will explain how the art and expression of the community's artists became an important part of the neighborhood's transformation process.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We will take a break to enjoy an artisanal mango biche ice cream, a traditional flavor from Comuna 13. It will also be a time to learn a little more about the daily life of the neighborhood and share some recommendations with our guide.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We will arrive at one of the viewpoints in Comuna 13 to enjoy a panoramic view of the neighborhood and Medellín. From this point, our guide will explain part of the community transformation process and the impact that the escalators have had on the mobility and daily life of its inhabitants.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13
We will finish the tour at the Electric Stairs of Comuna 13. During the ascent, our guide will explain the history and transformation of the neighborhood while we see the different murals and works of art we find around us. We will also talk about the meaning of some of these works, the role of art in the community, and how the stairs transformed the mobility and daily life of its inhabitants.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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