On this tour, you'll immerse into this inspiring place, visiting three different neighborhoods within the Comuna and learning beyond its history directly from impressive artists who led impactful projects that managed to transform Colombia’s most feared district.
The first stop will be San Javier, Comuna 13’s entry before moving on to the highest part of the Comuna, the Nuevos Conquistadores neighborhood. Here, you can see Medellín’s rural outskirts and have a privileged view over Comuna 13 and the entire city.
Descending through El Corazón, Independencias, and El Salado neighborhoods you'll learn the impressive story of how musical culture helped local youth and led it into a more peaceful context. You'll understand the dimensions of the transformation as you hear the locals narrating the rough context that they had to face years before due to gang wars, para-military groups, and urban guerillas.
Later, you'll visit Son Bata’s music studio where local musicians recorded one of their hits 'Estamos Melos' and learn how to play it with percussions. After this, you can get loose and learn how to dance with one of the best dancers at Son Batá, who will lead you into making great steps, you'll be dancing in no time!