Places to See in Medellin, Colombia | Comuna 13 Tour

Once one of the most dangerous places on Earth, Comuna 13 is now one of the safest spots in Medellin, Colombia. Since Operation Orion in 2002, which was a bloody two-day military offensive to permanently remove the presence of the paramilitaries in Comuna 13, the neighborhood has undergone a dramatic transformation and is now a popular tourist destination.
I was honored to be able to chat with some of the inhabitants and to see the vibrant community that they have created. My guide Johan was incredible and took us on a rollercoaster of emotions as he recounted the dark history of Comuna 13 and the inspirational transformation that it has undergone.
Many may think that it’s just a tourist trap now, but I think it’s important to visit such places to learn about them. Keep in mind that what you see there is a complete contrast of what was there 22 years ago, and the hope that exists in Comuna 13 now definitely wasn’t there in 2002.
00:03 - Tour starts in Comuna 13
04:16 - Honoring a memorial for a child who was killed by stray bullets
05:39 - In awe of what I’m seeing in Comuna 13
07:22 - Catching a hip hop performance at a local hip hop school
08:13 - I become part of the hip hop show
09:00 - My first salted mango popsicle
09:44 - Riding Comuna 13’s famous escalators for the first time
11:56 - Got a new Travel, Eat, Drink subscriber in Comuna 13
13:55 - Shout out to my amazing tour guide Johan
Connect with my amazing guide Johan on Instagram at:
@Juan.GiraldoVanegas - / juan.giraldovanegas
Learn more about Comuna 13:
www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0dkn4...
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