Through history, the Comuna 13 & Graffiti Tour in Medellin we'll help you dive into everything that happened in this place. Comuna 13 is one of the 16 districts, and undoubtedly, is one of the city's most visited tourist attractions.

In the beginning, about 17 years ago, this place was where paramilitaries, the FARC, and criminal gangs held sway.

Then, in October 2022, the president at that time, Alvaro Uribe, ordered Operation Orion, which is actually commemorated in the Comuna 13 & Graffiti Tour in Medellin with a graffiti in honor of that operation.

[PHOTO OF THE OPERATION ORION GRAFFITI]

It was the first time that the Colombian military forces used helicopters (Black Falcons), even with civilians present.

In fact, despite all the government's efforts, Comuna 13 still had crime and organized crime. During that time, they were still recruiting young people to form gangs, but the city acted swiftly and was able to change the situation through social projects.

On this tour, you will immerse yourself and hear a narrative of what that time was like for the community and how they have transformed since, becoming an example for other districts and Colombia today.

Comuna 13 & Graffiti Tour in Medellin, a place where art, dance, and music come together, exudes the energy of its inhabitants. They are proud of overcoming everything and turning it into a place for tourism during your epic vacations in Medellin.

To learn more about the history and share, learn, and live this experience in the Comuna 13 , we offer you a private tour with a bilingual guide. This way, you'll get much more detail and can ask questions and take photos with your group of friends, making it an epic experience.

See you in the most famous tour in Medellin.