Comuna 13 and social innovation in Medellin
A territory full of color, art and above all a lot of resilience, accompanied by an inhabitant of this territory we will know in depth the change and progress that has been generated through tourism. For this tour the most important thing is to have an open mind to receive the love that this area has to give.
INCLUDES:
Guide (bilingual English - Spanish), private transportation, medical assistance, hydration, local guide in Comuna 13, metrocable entrance, handmade ice cream.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Casa de la Memoria Museum does NOT open on the first working day of the week (Monday), It is replaced by Plaza San Antonio.
DURARION: 4 hours
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Parque San Antonio, Cra 48 numero 63-04 Between Calle 45 & 47, Carrera 46 & 49, Medellin 050012 Colombia
La plaza San Antonio está localizada en la zona céntrica de Medellín, Colombia, entre las calles Maturín, San Juan y la Avenida (o carrera) Oriental. También se le conoce como parque San Antonio porque su zona sur está arborizada. Tiene un área de 32.690 metros cuadrados y dentro de su amoblamiento cuenta con obras de Fernando Botero. Se integra con la iglesia San Antonio de Padua, construida entre 1884 y 1902, que posee una de las cúpulas más grandes del país. En 1995 fue objeto de un atentado terrorista en el que murieron 29 personas.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Museo Casa de la Memoria, Calle 51 # 36-66 Parque Bicentenario, Medellin Colombia
Museo solemne con exhibiciones que ofrecen diversas perspectivas de guerras y conflictos armados de Colombia.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Estación metro san javier, Cra. 95 #96-29, San Javier II, Medellín, San Javier, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Metro y Metrocable
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13, Carrera 110, Medellin Colombia
Hace solo unos años, el barrio Comuna 13 era la comunidad más peligrosa de la ciudad de Medellín, pero hoy es la comunidad más colorida y vibrante de la ciudad. Después de que el gobierno y el sector privado invirtieron en programas sociales y juveniles, los residentes y artistas locales recuperaron los vecindarios y contribuyeron a la transformación milagrosa que vemos hoy, las calles se llenaron de increíbles obras de arte callejero, música, artistas callejeros, vendedores que venden deliciosos bocadillos locales A Gran oportunidad para explorar las animadas calles de Comuna 13 mientras conoce a los residentes y artistas locales, una experiencia cultural y memorable única.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Snacks
- Local guide at comuna 13
- Professional guide
- Hotel/pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Estación metro san javier
- Entry/Admission - Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13
Exclusions
- Souvenir
- Food and drinks
- No mentioned items
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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