Explore Medellín’s transformation through local stories, street art, and gastronomy. Discover vibrant neighborhoods and support community growth in this unique, impactful tour.
- Cable-car station Santo Domingo - On board the Metrocable, discover three essential pillars of Medellin’s progress: public transportation connecting the city, the strong sense of mutual aid and community belonging, as well as strategic urban planning. These elements have helped transform Medellin into a dynamic and inclusive city, symbolizing the city’s renewal and resilience.
- Parque Biblioteca Espana - Start your day at Mirador de Santo Domingo, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Medellin. While admiring the city’s iconic sites, our guide will explain the impact of armed conflicts in the countryside, which led to waves of migration to Medellin. These migrations have shaped working-class neighborhoods, often resulting from the invasion, and our guide will enlighten you on this complex and often little-known reality of the city.
- Uva De La Armonía - Embark on public transport towards Comuna 3 Manrique, a neighborhood that has undergone a remarkable social transformation. Here, you will discover the innovative urban planning project called “UVA” (Unit of Articulated Life). This project succeeded in significantly reducing levels of insecurity, with an impressive drop of 70%, while promoting social cohesion through the intelligent development of urban space. Prepare to be inspired by this story of resilience and community revitalization.
- Macromural Constelaciones - Immerse yourself in the vibrant soul of the San José de la Cima and Brisas del Jardin neighborhoods by meeting Javier, an exceptional resident. Through the frescoes and murals that adorn the streets, Javier will guide you through the social evolution of Medellin. Witness to the armed conflict in his neighborhood, he shares his remarkable journey and his commitment to the education of young people. Despite his disability, Javier celebrates hope and resilience through the captivating stories and artistic treasures of his beloved Barrio.
- Priorato San Pablo Apostol - Discover the Choco con Amor restaurant, located next to the Pablo Apostol Church. This place reflects the remarkable resilience of a resident forced to leave her native region to settle in Medellin. His life lessons and inspiring attitude demonstrate that there are no limits in life. By sharing a meal in this warm setting, you will be imbued with the strength and determination that characterize the people of Medellin.
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages
- Entrances to the Métro-Cable
- Meeting with a social leader
- Gratuities
This off-the-beaten-path tour offers a deep dive into the complexities Medellín faced from the 1970s to 2009, enriched by engaging and educational encounters. Over four hours, you’ll explore innovation (cable cars, strategic urban projects), savor local cuisine (sampling local products), experience Street Art, and delve into History (forced displacement, migratory waves, city industrialization). All of this is interwoven with lively anecdotes from locals who are at the heart of social transformation in their neighborhoods. Beyond being a unique tour, it also positively impacts the communities of San José de la Cima and Brisas del Jardin by revitalizing the area and creating local jobs. We can’t wait to show you these vibrant, history-filled neighborhoods!
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