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On this tour, you get to know one of the leading artist associations of the Comuna 13 and understand how cultural projects help to transform the community to reduce crime and fight poverty by offering an alternative lifestyle to the younger population. “Son Bata” is a network of local artists that invites people to dream and believe in themselves despite urban violence.
Explore the “Barrio” with the local artists and obtain deep insights of the afro-Colombian culture and art scene of the area. Enjoy breath-taking views above Medellín of the Comuna 13 while listening to their unique story before visiting their dance school for local youngsters. Here enjoy an exclusive dance class to Afro-Colombian beats and an introduction of percussion.
This activity supports directly the artist cooperation and helps them to maintain their project alive to improve the social integrity of the local community
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel/apartment. Pick-up and drop-off service out of the urban perimeter has an additional charge.
Itinerary
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1Medellin
Medellín is known as Colombia’s cultural melting pot and the most diverse city of the country. Colombia´s Afro-Colombian population traditionally lives along the Pacific Coast and Caribbean northwest. nowadays the Afro-Colombian culture is highly represented throughout Medellín and plays an important role in the cultural and social life of the city. The Comuna 13 district is not only famous for its unique electric escalators and graffiti, it also counts with a huge Afro-Colombian community and makes the Comuna 13 a cultural hotspot of the afro-Colombian music and dance scene. On this tour, you get to know one of the leading artist associations of the Comuna 13 and understand how cultural projects help to transform the community to reduce crime and fight poverty by offering an alternative lifestyle to the younger population. “Son Bata” is a network of local artists that invites people to dream and believe in themselves despite urban violence
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Explore the “Barrio” with the local artists and obtain deep insights of the afro-Colombian culture and art scene of the area. Enjoy breath-taking views above Medellín of the Comuna 13 while listening to their unique story before visiting their dance school for local youngsters. Here enjoy an exclusive dance class to Afro-Colombian beats and an introduction of percussion. This activity supports directly the artist cooperation and helps them to maintain their project alive to improve the social integrity of the local community.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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