Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
On this tour, you get to know one of the leading artist associations of the Comuna 13 and understand how cultural projects help to transform the community to reduce crime and fight poverty by offering an alternative lifestyle to the younger population. “Son Bata” is a network of local artists that invites people to dream and believe in themselves despite urban violence.
Explore the “Barrio” with the local artists and obtain deep insights of the afro-Colombian culture and art scene of the area. Enjoy breath-taking views above Medellín of the Comuna 13 while listening to their unique story before visiting their dance school for local youngsters. Here enjoy an exclusive dance class to Afro-Colombian beats and an introduction of percussion.
This activity supports directly the artist cooperation and helps them to maintain their project alive to improve the social integrity of the local community
Options
Public transport option
Taxi, Metro, Metrocable, other
Pickup included
Private transport option
AC private car or van
Pickup included
What's included
Bottle of water (350 ml)
Private dance and percussion class
Meeting local leaders of the Afro-Colombian community
Travel insurance and Taxes
Pick up and drop off service at your hotel
Private expert bilingual guide
Tips
Services not mentioned in the programm
What to expect
Medellin
2h
Medellín is known as Colombia’s cultural melting pot and the most diverse city of the country. Colombia´s Afro-Colombian population traditionally lives along the Pacific Coast and Caribbean northwest. nowadays the Afro-Colombian culture is highly represented throughout Medellín and plays an important role in the cultural and social life of the city. The Comuna 13 district is not only famous for its unique electric escalators and graffiti, it also counts with a huge Afro-Colombian community and makes the Comuna 13 a cultural hotspot of the afro-Colombian music and dance scene. On this tour, you get to know one of the leading artist associations of the Comuna 13 and understand how cultural projects help to transform the community to reduce crime and fight poverty by offering an alternative lifestyle to the younger population. “Son Bata” is a network of local artists that invites people to dream and believe in themselves despite urban violence
Comuna13
2h · Admission ticket included
Explore the “Barrio” with the local artists and obtain deep insights of the afro-Colombian culture and art scene of the area. Enjoy breath-taking views above Medellín of the Comuna 13 while listening to their unique story before visiting their dance school for local youngsters. Here enjoy an exclusive dance class to Afro-Colombian beats and an introduction of percussion.
This activity supports directly the artist cooperation and helps them to maintain their project alive to improve the social integrity of the local community.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel/apartment.
Pick-up and drop-off service out of the urban perimeter has an additional charge.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
