We really enjoyed the tour of Comuna 13 and highly recommend it to all. The transformation of this area is still ongoing and it is a brilliant insight in to the less privileged side of Medellin. The local street art is nothing short of amazing, with all the breathtaking colour you would expect from Colombia. One of my favourite parts of the tour was when we stopped to talk to some local rappers who put on a brief show for us. Although in Spanish, it was a lot of fun and everyone around seemed to get in to it as well. Definitely...
Read moreI don't know if you ever saw the movie Slumdog Millionaire but seeing the tour guides reminded me of the kids giving tours at the Taj Mahal. I suggest just going up the escalators and looking at the graffiti on your own. How much insight to graffiti is a guided tour going to give you. It is still bit of a rough area so watch out for little pick pockets that want to give hugs and try not to be ...
Read moreWe used a small local group, Proyecto Prime S.A.S, for a tour of Comuna 13. Yuli our guide was fantastic, sharing many personal stories, local history as well as explaining the meaning behind many of the artwork and artists. The community has been through so much and it is great to see it flourishing. Very inspiring, a highlight of our trip...
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