• Medellin - Medellín is celebrated as Colombia’s cultural melting pot and the most diverse city in the nation. Traditionally, Colombia’s Afro-Colombian population resides along the Pacific Coast and the Caribbean northwest. Today, Afro-Colombian culture is prominently represented throughout Medellín, playing a significant role in the city’s cultural and social life. The Comuna 13 district is renowned not only for its distinctive electric escalators and graffiti but also for its large Afro-Colombian community, making it a cultural hub for the Afro-Colombian music and dance scene. This tour offers an opportunity to meet one of the leading artist associations in Comuna 13 and learn how cultural projects are transforming the community by reducing crime and combating poverty, providing an alternative lifestyle for the younger generation. “Son Bata” is a network of local artists that encourages people to dream and believe in themselves despite urban violence.
• Comuna 13 - Discover the “Barrio” with local artists and gain deep insights into the Afro-Colombian culture and art scene of the area. Enjoy breathtaking views over Medellín from Comuna 13 while listening to their unique story before visiting their dance school for local youth. Here, enjoy an exclusive dance class to Afro-Colombian beats and an introduction to percussion.

This activity directly supports the artist cooperation and helps them sustain their project, enhancing the social integrity of the local community.

• 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

This tour offers an opportunity to learn about one of the prominent artist associations in Comuna 13 and discover how cultural initiatives are transforming the community by reducing crime and combating poverty. These projects provide the younger generation with alternative lifestyles. “Son Bata” is a collective of local artists that encourages individuals to dream and have faith in themselves despite urban challenges.

Join local artists in exploring the “Barrio” and gain profound insights into the Afro-Colombian culture and art scene of the area. Relish the stunning views over Medellín from Comuna 13 while listening to their unique stories before visiting their dance school for local youth. Here, enjoy an exclusive dance class set to Afro-Colombian rhythms and an introduction to percussion.

This activity directly supports the artist collaboration, helping them sustain their project and enhance the social cohesion of the local community.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.