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- Spanish
This is not a typical tour. It is an authentic experience designed to connect you with the true transformation of the city, combining culture, history, and local life at every stop.
We will begin at the iconic Botero Square, then continue through Latin America’s most innovative transport system: the Medellín Metro and Metrocable up to Arví Park, where you will enjoy a landscape interpretation and visit an authentic farmers’ market, far from mass tourist routes.
Later, we will head into Comuna 13, a world-renowned symbol of resilience and social change. Accompanied by local community guides, you will walk through the famous electric stairs, hear real-life stories, and experience a deep human connection that other tours do not offer.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up at the hotel indicated by you, as long as it is located in the area of El Poblado neighborhood.
Itinerary
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1Estación Metrocable Arví
we will take the cable car to the most beautiful park in Medellín: Arví Park. Also, on the way to the park you will enjoy a stunning view of Medellín.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Parque Arvi
After we have discovered the city center, we will hop on the metro and take the cable car to Arvi Park. Avi Park is a beautiful ecological nature reserve, that is a great place to relax and to hike. It is a little bit outside of the town and might be colder than Medellín, so don’t forget to take a jacket with you. In the park, we will visit the Mercardo Arví. There you can shop for local culinary specialties or jewelry and clothes.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Plaza Botero
First, after we will pick you up from your hotel, we will head to Botero Square. The square is famous for its multiple abstract bronze sculptures, that were created by the well known Colombian artist Fernando Botero. On this square, you will find more than 23 sculptures in the form of human beings, bodyparts, and giant animals.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Museum of Antioquia
located in the center of Medellin, which houses collections of international relevance. It was the first founded in the department of Antioquia and the second in Colombia.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Comuna13
Our next stop will be the Comuna 13. Comuna 13 is a very important place in Medellín and has suffered through a terrible history. Only years ago, Comuna 13 used to belong to the most dangerous places in the world and nobody thought of even visiting this area. But this area developed and transformed a lot which makes it today to one of Medellín’s main tourist attractions. In Comuna 13 we will have a local guide that will explain the dramatic history and the big transformation and will talk about his own experience growing up in such a dangerous place. We also will see the electric stairs, which have had a big impact on the development of the city and have increased the mobility of thousands of people.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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