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Comuna 4 Walking Tour Medellin
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Avoid Tourist Crowds In Medellin: Comuna 4
Dare to go beyond the tourist-packed streets and delve into the heart of Comuna 4, a Barrio that for decades the government did not recognize, where now authenticity thrives and local stories come to life. Our immersive tour is not just a stroll; it's an intimate exploration led by a passionate guide and a local community leader who grew up in the barrio and who calls this vibrant community home.
- Up to 8 travelers in the group
What to expect
- 1Our guide and the community ambassador with meet you there and will give you the…Our guide and the community ambassador with meet you there and will give you the historical context of the Barrio Moravia, explain its origins in the 60's as an illegal neighborhood and explain one version of the "transformation of Medellin" 30 min
- 2Visit La Resistencia de Moravia. Get to know the "other side of the transformation of…Visit La Resistencia de Moravia. Get to know the "other side of the transformation of Medellin" which is the version no one talks about and understand why hundreds of families have resisted for more than a decade the reallocation plan set by the government. 45 min
- 3Once deep within the neighborhood, we find a quiet place to sit and talk about the…Once deep within the neighborhood, we find a quiet place to sit and talk about the Colombian Health Care and Welfare System. Get to understand why there are so many street vendors and how come if there is a welfare system in place, almost half of Colombians do not have access to it. 30 min
- 4Get to see the graffiti dedicated to the most important football (soccer) teams of the…Get to see the graffiti dedicated to the most important football (soccer) teams of the city and understand the cultural implications behind this sport in Colombian society. 10 min
- 5We sit again and enjoy the shade of the trees in front of Fundación Oasis Urbano where…We sit again and enjoy the shade of the trees in front of Fundación Oasis Urbano where we explore the Education and Strata system in Colombia. Passes by without stopping
- 6We enjoy the tiniest yet most delicious street empanadas in the whole city!We enjoy the tiniest yet most delicious street empanadas in the whole city! 10 min
- 7We get to see the football field of the neighborhood, we talk to the local ambassador…We get to see the football field of the neighborhood, we talk to the local ambassador and we get to know her story of resilience, resistance and hope. 10 min
- 8Together with the community ambassador you will visit the Centro Cultural and learn…Together with the community ambassador you will visit the Centro Cultural and learn the powerful story of how this community built such an infrastructure 30 min
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Make a day of itPlan my day lines up what else is on in Medellín, with real start times.
Plan my dayWhat’s included
- Snack
- Local community leader
- Professional bilingual tour guide
Not included
- Hotel pick up / Drop off
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
Meeting pointMedellínGet directions (opens Google Maps)
We meet at the south exit of the Caribe metro station.