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See the street art of Medellin's Comuna 13 neighborhood with a local guide by booking this group tour. You'll learn about how the neighborhood transformed itself from one of the most dangerous spots in the city to a thriving tourist attraction as you walk through the area. You'll also check out all sorts of street art and get the chance to interact with local artists and snack vendors.

Get an in-depth insight in Bogotá's oldest and most eclectic district on this guided tour of La Candelaria. Your guide points out some of the most interesting street art as you walk to a chicha bar to learn about the local alcoholic beverage, then you head to a local market to taste of some of the nation’s unique fruits. Also visit cafés for insight into Colombian coffee and to the Plaza del Rosario and Plaza Simón Bolivar.

Comuna 13 was once the most dangerous neighborhood in Medellin, but has now been transformed into its most colorful. Avoid missing out on important information and go with a guide who provides history and anecdotes you won’t find in typical guidebooks. Learn about the transformation of the former slum, hear stories behind the graffiti you see, and watch lively breakdancing performances while you explore.

The now vibrant neighborbood of Commune 13 used to be one of Medellin's most dangerous; this tour traces its transformation by giving you the inside scoop on its murals, street food and viewpoints. Explore on foot for a more immersive experience and discover parts of the area that you’d likely miss on your own.

With its turbulent history, Comuna 13 is one of Medellin's most fascinating districts. This private tour helps you delve deeper into the history and culture than you could alone at a pace that suits you and your group. You'll decipher some of the famous street art, see the city from a fresh perspective at a viewpoint, and sample classic Colombian street food.

Set sail for Tayrona aboard a 17-meter (56-foot) yacht with this excursion. Your bilingual captain, Luis, will take you and a small group of up to 25 passengers to the coastal park. Once in the park, you will have time to swim, snorkel, sunbathe, or hang out on the beach, and return to Santa Marta in the late afternoon.

Discover the vibrant charm of Guatapé on this day trip from Medellín. Explore its colorful streets and climb the 740 steps of Piedra del Peñol for panoramic views of the lake-dotted landscape. Enjoy a scenic boat ride past Pablo Escobar’s Hacienda La Manuela, visit a historic church in Marinilla, and stroll through the picturesque town of Zócalos. Please note: departure times may be adjusted slightly during holidays and high seasons.

This tour does not glorify or promote crime, nor does it adopt the repressive stance of traditional institutions. We strive to deeply understand the causes, context, and consequences. Explore places that shaped Escobar's life, learn about key anecdotes and historical moments, and understand the drug trafficking phenomenon objectively and neutrally, as if you were making a documentary. Our agency uses journalistic techniques. This tour allows you to analyze history and reflect on drug trafficking, violence, and corruption in Colombia. An independent journalistic approach is used, without being limited by media biases, censorship by authorities, or the feelings of those closest to the head of the Medellín Cartel. The visit to La Catedral will be limited to the areas that are open, as access policies may change at this location, as determined by local authorities.

The history of Pablo Escobar has left an indelible mark on Colombia that most guidebooks don’t fully cover. Go with a guide to learn about the infamous cartel leader as you explore many spots around Medellin that were linked to him. Highlights include Escobar’s old neighborhood, the cemetery where he is buried, and the Inflection Memorial Park

The tour starts and ends at Poblado metro station, and our groups are small so you will be comfortable. Included: transportation tickets, an ice cream, and a beer. There is a lot to see at the Comuna 13, so 4 hours are perfect to explore amazing spots ;) After taking the metro, you will enjoy riding the metro cable to visit a spectacular viewpoint. Then you will take a bus to the graffiti neighborhood, from where the walking tour will begin. You will be amazed by all kinds of art expressions, such as graffiti, oil paintings, handicrafts, graffiti printed clothes, and dance shows. You will see spectacular graffiti, which are painted by local artists. The guide will explain the meaning of the main graffiti and answer any questions you may have. You will also enjoy street performances such as break dance, rap, or trova (traditional musical genre). Finally, the guide will take you to a bar with the best viewpoint of Comuna 13 and a big part of Medellin.

Discover Comuna 13 from an authentic, comfortable, and fully personalized perspective. Unlike traditional group tours, this private experience is designed for travelers who want to explore at their own pace, with the comfort of private transportation and the dedicated attention of a bilingual guide. More than simply visiting a tourist attraction, you will experience the real story behind one of Medellín’s most remarkable urban transformations. During the Metrocable ride and your walk through the iconic outdoor escalators, you’ll gain insight into the historical, cultural, and social context that shaped Comuna 13, while discovering its vibrant street art, local galleries, and traditional flavors. Our approach combines comfort, flexibility, and a more personal and enriching experience—ideal for travelers seeking a more authentic and exclusive way to discover Medellín.

**Comuna 13: Where Art Conquered Fear** There was a time when the world knew Comuna 13 for its wounds. Today, it knows it for its strength. Here, in the mountains of Medellín, an entire community chose to answer pain with color, music, and hope, and the result is one of the most inspiring places in Latin America. Every mural tells a story. Every breakdance move is a declaration that here, people live, dance, and dream. Every outdoor escalator, connecting the top of the neighborhood with the rest of the city, is a symbol of what happens when a community stops being invisible. **Our Experience: Comuna 13 Lived from the Inside** We don't come to look at the neighborhood from a distance: we come to experience it alongside the people who make it beat.

Discover Medellín's Comuna 13 in an exciting tour that will immerse you in its history, art and culture. Join a group of expert local guides and explore the colorful streets lined with murals, graffiti, and artistic expressions that characterize this area. On this tour, visitors will be able to appreciate the transformation that Comuna 13 has undergone, overcoming its dark past and becoming a symbol of resilience and hope in Medellín. The guides will lead you through streets full of expressive art, such as murals and oil paintings. During the tour, visitors will learn the meaning of the graffiti created by local artists and enjoy the best views of Medellín. The guides will narrate captivating stories that show the transformation and resistance of this community. Finally, learn to make a graffiti and create your own design, send a message to your family, friends or your home country. You can not miss this experience.

Explore Medellin through the story of Pablo Escobar on a guided tour that reveals the most emblematic places of his life. Start at Parque de la Poblado and enjoy a local Colombian beer tasting as you explore the Escobar Family Museum, which houses an intriguing collection of personal items. Visit the roof where his death occurred and the Montesacro cemetery, where his remains rest and those of Griselda Blanco. It culminates in the Inflection Park, a tribute to the victims in the former center of his empire. - Includes tasting of local beer or water. - Visit to the Escobar Family Museum with historical objects (admission included). - Visit the Montesacro Gardens cemetery where you will see the tomb of Pablo Escobar and Griselda Blanco. He knows the roof where Pablo Escobar was shot down. - The guides are specialized and trained with the help of Pablo Escobar's family. -Culmination in the Inflection Park, former operations center.

Take a deep dive into Pablo Escobar's Medellín on this guided tour. Learn about the darkest days in the Colombian city when Escobar and the Medellín Cartel brought violence to the streets. You'll hear stories about Escobar and his family, enemies, and legacy while visiting sites indelibly associated with him, including the house where he met his end.

Discover how coffee goes from farm to cup on this easy day trip from Bogotá. Visit nearby Hacienda Coloma in Fusagasugá to learn how coffee is grown, harvested, and processed. Then, take part in a coffee-tasting lesson. Plus, hear about the history of coffee in Colombia and its symbolic importance.

Explore Pablo Escobar's legacy and Medellin's history of violence on this private tour with a local guide. Visit key sites related to Escobar's life, then immerse yourself in the vibrant street art of Comuna 13. Finally, experience a different perspective of the city with a ride on the Medellin cable metro.

Discover the colors, culture, and culinary treats of the Getsemani neighborhood on a private tour in Cartagena. Putting an emphasis on muralism and graffiti, your guide will explain how local culture and history are expressed through the area's vibrant street art. Along the way, stop for a classic local snack. At any point, you’re free to pause the tour to ask questions or take photos.

Much has been said about Medellín's turbulent history and its notorious Comuna 13 neighborhood, but this private tour offers insights beyond the sensationalism. As your guide takes you walking through streets that were once declared the world's most dangerous, see with your own eyes how Comuna 13 has transformed into the colorful, vibrant neighborhood it is today.

Take a romantic boat trip at sunset on this two-hour cruise from Cartagena. Enjoy magnificent views of the city skyline, with plenty of time to take photos, enjoy the snacks and drinks on offer, or just sit back and watch the sunset over the sea.

Charter Dock at 9:30 AM. Ask for boat SONATA. We depart at 10:00 AM — we cannot wait past 9:50 AM. Sonata is a magnificent 58ft cutter-rigged ketch, built in 1979 in Taipei, Taiwan, with a capacity of 26 guests. The Journey We'll motor upwind toward Bahía Concha in Tayrona National Park, passing at a distance by Taganga, Playa Grande, and Aguja Island. Once anchored, our auxiliary boat will shuttle you ashore — or simply swim in! At the Beach Snorkeling, SUP boarding, and sunbathing. On Board Lunch and one drink per person will be served approximately 1 hour after arrival. Return At 3:30 PM, everyone boards for the sail back (wind permitting). We arrive 4:30-5:00 pm Weather & Park Closures If maritime authorities restrict access to Tayrona, we'll visit nearby bays. No refund in this case. If all navigation is restricted: Full refund. Tayrona Park closes Feb 1–15 | Jun 1–15 | Oct 19–Nov 2. During these dates, we visit nearby bays instead NO OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINKS ALLOWED IN MARINA

On the Pablo Escobar Tour in Medellín we will get to know some of the most important places in the history of Pablo Escobar. This tour is totally private, where we will pick you up at the hotel and we will start a historical tour from the moment you meet the guide, who is a professional guide, and at the end we will leave you at the hotel. Also, remember that we have 8 years of experience. The experience you will have is the best and the information you will receive is reliable and true. We will visit the Inflection Park, where the Monaco building was. The Cemetery, where Pablo Escobar is buried. The Pablo Escobar neighborhood and the house where he died.

Discover Cartagena's highlights and hidden secrets in a fun environment on a small-group bike tour. This excursion is perfect for travelers who appreciate good storytelling. In addition to illuminating Cartagena’s rich history, your local guide will also present their family’s historical impact on the city. The extensive itinerary includes stops at Plaza Santo Domingo, Plaza de San Diego, and Barrio Getsemani.