This is a cultural tour full of history about the Comuna 13. Lina and I tell the 2 most important stories that helped the comuna become what it is today: a tourist hotspot for everyone who loves history, and culture, and people who love to give back to the community.
Ubers to Comuna 13, Cable car transportation and bus/taxi to Comuna 13. Return to your airbnb/hotel
Water and snacks from the neighborhood.
Visiting the Comuna 13 is one of Medellin's biggest tourist attractions. On this tour, you'll get to learn the history of how this neighborhood came to be what it is today! We'll get to try one of the renowned popsicles of the area, eating big ass ants (if you'd like), see dancers of all sorts, and amazing street art. You will live and breathe the Comuna 13.
Tips:
There is a lot of walking involved with no shade.
Bring comfortable walking shoes.
Wear comfortable clothing.
Wear sunblock or a hat.
Stay hydrated.
Leave valuables at home.
If you're going to take pictures of people please ask permission first.
There are breaks that we take and you can take tons of pictures safely.
Bring cash to tip dancers and other people you would like to tip.
Bring cash for souvenirs. Some places do receive card, but in Colombia cash is king.