We will begin our tour at the informed meeting point. You can choose any of the three shifts to start the activity: 9:30 AM, 01:30 PM or 04:30 PM
Once met with our local guides, you will join the rest of the group and receive a brief introduction about Commune 13, its history, the voices that have been silenced by violence, the impact of the war against drug trafficking and the first beginnings of the great transformation of the area.
As the gateway to the commune, you will be welcomed by a group of artists who will give a dance, rap, break dance show and will infect you with the festive spirit that surrounds the commune. commune.
We will advance to encounter a great wallloaded with color, history, symbolism and life. Comuna 13 is full of impressive murals and works of street art, and although the art scene is dynamic and changes over time, some of the main murals that you can visit are: "The Three Marys" created by the Casa Kolacho artist collective, "The Birth of Life", also made by local artists, and "The Bird of Hope" a mural symbol of the transformation of the commune and the hope for a better future, was created by the local artist Federico Restrepo and is one of the most photographed works in the area.
Our next stop will be at the impressive Independencias Electric Stairs, an impressive example of urban engineering that has had a transformative impact on the lives of residents and the accessibility of the community. These stairs have transformed mobility in the area and are a testament to the community`s commitment to overcoming challenges.
As we ascend the stairs, we will enter the heart of the street art of Comuna 13. Our guides will highlight others of the most emblematic murals and will share the stories behind them.
We will pause to enjoy a tasting of typical products of the region. Here you can savor local delicacies that reflect the culinary richness of Colombia, from patacones with hogao to a delicious homemade mango ice cream with lemon and salt.
After the break, we will continue climbing to find an art gallery that offers a moving vision of the history of Commune 13 and its transformation. The exhibits highlight the importance of remembering and learning from past events.
We will arrive at the area known as Independencia 2, another place full of graffiti and history from where we will obtain great panoramic views of the city of Medellín.
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During the entire tour you will have time to take photographs, reflect and explore the areas visited. ; After 3 hours of travel, we will return to the meeting point in Veinte de Julio, where our tour concludes.