Art and culture activities in Medellin

Experiment with city-inspired textile prints

Craft a Leather & Seeds Functional Charm at Ballen

Weave a mochila using ancient Indigenous techniques

Discover the ancient weaving techniques of the Indigenous communities along Colombia’s Caribbean coast. In this three-hour hands-on workshop, you’ll craft a small mochila (knapsack) using natural fibers, drawing inspiration from the traditional Carga Tuto of the Iku community. • Learn about the ancestral weaving techniques used by the indigenous communities in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, and the inspirations behind Tigre de Salón. • Craft a mochila, a traditional Colombian knapsack, with my step-by-step guidance. I’ll demonstrate techniques and delve into the symbolic meanings behind weaving in Indigenous culture. • This experience isn’t just about crafting; it’s about connecting with traditions that have shaped a community for centuries. The Carga Tuto is an essential accessory for the Iku community, used to carry their harvest. As you weave, I’ll share recommendations for further exploring the art of weaving and appreciating Colombian culture.

Take a literary walk and meet local authors

Stroll through bookstores and take part in a traditional tertulia alongside writers. Learn the mission Uncover how and why the Bookstore Tour was created. Visit Grámmata Meet a bookseller and learn the history of the bookstore. Share a note Dedicate a poem over the phone or write to a loved one. Meet booksellers Enjoy coffee and sourdough bread with young booksellers. Sample wine Sip on a Tinto de Verano while discussing a specific topic.

Go behind the scenes at El Coleccionista Gallery

Get rare access to an exciting hidden showroom displaying contemporary Colombian art. Inspect architecture Explore inspirational design on the walk to the gallery Consider the mission Contemplate the gallery's origins and its current pursuits. Critique art Weigh the director's insights and form your own opinions. Become an art VIP Treat yourself to a curated viewing in the collector's room. Share your thoughts Converse about the gallery's role in supporting local art.

Craft a copper medallion using ancient techniques

Transform raw metal using stone tools to create a unique memento of your journey. Discover metalwork Assume the role of a pre-Hispanic goldsmith. Hammer with stone Use texture, force, and repetition to shape the metal. Engrave your work Pick a word, number, or phrase that encapsulates your trip. Assemble your piece Coax your medallion into a necklace, bracelet, or pin. Take it home Walk out with your personalized, handcrafted souvenir. Share your intention Tell the group what your artisanry represents.

⭐Discover Comuna 13 "Full" With a local Guide

The most complete tour that you can find in Comuna 13, this is a walking tour, making several stops, which have been strategically chosen to learn about the history, art and magic that exist in Comuna 13, you will be able to know first hand our streets, our stories told with color and paint, the people and of course the escalators. On this tour you will have the opportunity to taste one of the most famous products we have, you will have the opportunity to have beautiful views of the city of Medellin and above all have the direct contact of entering a place where years ago it was unthinkable for many people. . Remarkable Aspect: We are local Guides from Commune 13 who have come together to show you our community first-hand, we love to show the world that changes are possible, since we went from being one of the most violent places in the city of Medellin , to be the number 1 place in visits. alert: if your tour is in English you must inform us with a message for us to organize people who wish to do the tour with us, we will meet at the subway station of san javier, there we will see the agreed day and time. the tour lasts from 2:30 to 3:00 hours We are legally constituted with National Tourism Registry No.84040

Graffititour, and History -All in Comuna Thirteen

Ready for an unforgettable adventure? Join us and discover the incredible transformation of Comuna 13, from a once-dangerous neighborhood to a community full of life and color. Our experiences are offered in multiple languages, so everyone can join in on the fun! English: 9:00, 11:00, 12:30, and 15:00 Spanish: 9:30, 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00 Friday and Saturday 13:30 If the time you want isn't available – just send us a message and we'll try to arrange something that works for you. Keep in mind that if one of our hosts needs a break, that time slot won't be available. We'll start our adventure at the Insiders Foundation offices, where you'll learn about the history of Comuna 13. Then, we'll head over to Independencia #1, where we'll explore how hip-hop culture has contributed to the neighborhood's transformation. And if you're feeling creative, you'll even get a chance to make your tag using the spray paint we provide. Wear comfortable shoes and ask questions to get the most out of your experience, but note that there is a challenging hill for older guests. So what are you waiting for? Join us and be a part of the incredible transformation of Comuna 13. See how street art has brought this neighborhood to life and discover the best-kept secrets of this vibrant community.

Graffiti Tour Comuna Trece And Street Food

What does the tour include? - Local guide in Spanish or English - Delicious Empanadas - Fried platane with mashed up tomato and onion - Mini Sausages - Mango ice cream - Know the story behind many graffiti - Visit the escalators of Comuna 13 - Artistic Shows in Comuna 13 - Visit another neighborhood called Independencia 2 And much more. What will we do? First we will go up the mountain called Independencia 1, wich one is the neightborhood with more graffitis in all Medellín, and we will be explainig you the history behind a lot of graffitis. Then we'll go inside my Grandmother's home (this is when the guide is Jamerson or Jeaneth). We'll try an expecial and typical mango ice cream with salt and lemon wich one is including in the tour, and inside my Grandmother's home I will explain you everything about the painful past of la Comuna 13, and our personal histories like locals of la Comuna 13 as well. Then we will take the escalators that leads to the top of the mountain, and I will show you an amazing viewpoint to see all Medellin City, (here we will try more local food). Then we'll go to Independencia 2 to see more about the second part of the history, explaining about the biggest urban mass grave in a all the world, Present and Transformation of the Comuna 13 as well. After we will go back to the meeting point to do the end of the tour. RNT: No.220057

Fly in common cable car thirteen grafitour art all inclusive

We will find and meet at the main exit to San Javier metro station, and next we will board a bus which will take us towards Barrio el Salado, where we will are the meets cemetery in all of Latin America. After this we will see the UVA, unit of unique artists, a very enjoyable sight. From here we will walk to a view where one of the most famous photographs of Medellin during the armed conflict era, the photograph is evidence of how violent this era was. (???review) /// We will then walk to the location where the most infamous picture of the city during the era of the armed conflicts was taken, you will likely recognize this photo. // Photos of the families who were injured during this war show the resilience of our people to survive in this place during this time. (??) You can enjoy a typical drink here called Guarapo. Next, we will walk past barrio 20th of July, the barrio of independence, where we will explain the meaning of the graffiti art and culture, and how it is telling the true stories of the transformation of the comuna as we go up the mountain. Passion fruit ice cream You already know about the mechanical escalators, unique in the country, which will take us to a corridor that connected these violent communities. Where you will see the most graffiti art not long had no tourists at all. Enjoy a good Colombian coffee and we will finish at our meeting point Other things to note Remember to bring water, hat or cap, apply sunscreen, and comfortable shoes and miles of smiles.

Comuna 13 & Downtown: From Violence to Innovation

THE BEST TOUR IN TOWN! Immerse yourself in the daily life of the city; live, walk, smell and taste the culture of Medellin while sharing your time with a local, discovering the fascinating urban and social transformation of what was once the most dangerous city in the world. Initially in our tour we will experience Downtown Medellin; we will recognize it's history, it's culture and it's art, we will explore the most emblematic buildings, parks and squares, we will discover what day to day is like at the heart of the city, where approximately 1'300.000 people move daily. We will start our trip using the stunning public transportation of Medellin; first we will take the train to the Comuna 13, then we will transfer to the cable car that will take us over the communities living in the hills of Medellin, there we will understand the huge socioeconomic contrast at the highest neighborhoods, while we enjoy one of the best views of the city. Then we will go to the famous Outdoor Escalators, a unique project in the world also located in the Comuna 13, previously one of the most dangerous areas in the city, we will talk about the incredible history and the transformation process that it's inhabitants experienced, we will do an urban tour full of magic and color framed by the greatest amount of graffiti in all Medellin. We will finish our tour at the Comuna 13.

Graffiti tour Comuna thirteen, cable car and history

Este tour se realiza en INGLÉS, si deseas tomarlo en español, por favor pregúntame por disponibilidad. ***If you see that no one has booked, don't worry, we usually have more reservations on other platforms :) 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 get a free coffee tasting with an amazing explanation. 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 big part of Medellin. ***If there are no more places, please send us a message ;) ***Send me a message asking for private groups in English, Spanish or French :)

Medellin Coffee Farm Tour with Trolley & Cable Car Ride

We ride the electric trolley, the cable car, walk uphill through Barrio La Sierra neighborhood, climb steps, walk through the countryside, pick coffee berries, drink coffee and meet the host family on the coffee farm. We do not recommend this tour for anyone with mobility issues.