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Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Medellin

4/4/2017

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​It's safe to say that if you're going to Medellin, one of the top experiences you must take part in is a tour through the sprawling neighborhood of San Javier or Comuna 13 as it's more commonly known as.
We were once told that travel to Columbia, especially Medellin, was an absolute No-Go. What was once the murder capital of the world because it was controlled for decades by drug lords and armed militias, most notably the kingpin of the global cocaine trade, Pablo Escobar, has become one of the top tourist destinations in Colombia. Communa 13 was the most violent of neighborhoods in an extraordinarily violent city. It held the key location and strategic proximity to a highway that was known as Colombia's main drug trafficking route. Those who ruled Comuna 13 controlled the drugs. In 2002 Colombians saw the government and acting paramilitaries lay siege in an attempt to take back power over the warring neighborhood through Operation Orion. This was highly controversial and very unpopular among the residents as they experienced widespread human rights violations. Have things improved in this tight knit community? Depends on who you ask.
It's most obvious and most visible change has come in the governments innovative infrastructure and architectural improvements. Medellin is now also known for creating the first urban transport system of its kind. They have linked a metro system that is connected to a cable car system that was designed to close the physical gap between the cities poorest and their fellow citizens. They have also included a series of outdoor escalators that, combined with the cable cars and metro, have further eased what used to be up to a 3 hour commute from the tops of these hill towns down to the city below, to a 30 minute commute. This has given this community assess to all the city has to offer including employment, education and a future. The poorer you were, the higher up the mountain you lived. This social transformation of what is a tightly compressed, steeply sloping, unorganized neighborhood, now has a organized and efficient mode of transportation that has been given international accolades for inclusion, innovation and urban planning. Communa 13 has been declared by local authorities as an urban art and cultural landmark, which is why this should be a priority destination when coming to Medellin.
This mountain community is seeing more tourists than Colombians lately due to its art based social projects.
The ability to view beautiful and sometimes poignant street art among brightly painted, tightly stacked homes is sometimes hard to visually comprehend.  In all honesty, its just so different than anything you're used too, it becomes quite mesmerizing and astounding. 
We used  Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour and were quite pleased. We were given plenty of insight into the history, political issues and daily life of this community. The graffiti was, I felt, secondary to the fascinating struggles of the people in this community and the creation of the urban transport system.
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This is what the main mode of transportation used to be for the residents of these hill communities, hundreds and hundreds of steep stairs.
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Now the access to these 6 passenger cable cars gives inclusion and opportunity.
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I think its easy to see in these pictures how difficult it is to get anywhere.  There are no proper streets, just random stairways and narrow paths.
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These are the outdoor escalators that have helped ease the commute of thousands.
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The majority of the street art is done by local artists expressing their daily struggles and hopes of revitalizing their community.
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You'll also find the people of this community are exceptionally welcoming and happy to show you their neighborhood.
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On this tour, you'll also be treated to some of Colombia's most popular street foods like areas de puro chocolo and frozen mango pops with lime juice.
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And on top of everything else you will experience in this neighborhood, the views are remarkable.
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      • Dutch-Oven Jalapeño Cheddar Bread
      • Spicy Palomitas (Popcorn)
      • Rustic Blueberry Cheesecake
      • Basque Cake
      • Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Blondies
      • Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars
      • Chocolate and Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake
      • Simple Lemon Tart
      • Meyer Lemon Danish Braid
      • Meyer Lemon Loaf Cake
      • Mexican Popcorn
      • Carrot Cake Cheesecake
      • Icelandic Skyr & Blueberry Cake
      • Mint Chocolate Chip Gelato
      • Red Wine Chocolate Cake
      • Red Velvet Cherry Cake Roll
    • Veggies >
      • Roasted Broccoli with Olive and Almond Pesto
      • Mexican Pickled Onions with Lime Juice
      • Border Pintos
      • Mexican Street Style Cauliflower
      • Roasted Fennel with Parmesan
      • French Flageolet Beans
      • Roasted Beets and Carrots with Goat Cheese Dressing
      • Mexican Street Corn Salad
      • Vegetarian Chorizo Tacos
      • Chipotle Quiona Sweet Potato Tacos with Pomegranate Salsa
      • Thomas Keller's Creamed Pearl Onions
      • Spaghetti Squash & Black Bean Tacos with Queso Fresco From the Smitten Kitchen Cookbook
      • Warm Winter-Vegetable Salad
      • Miznon's Cauliflower
      • Roasted Butternut Squash Casserole
      • Bacon Roasted Roots with Rosemary Honey
      • Summer Squash Gratin
    • Chicken >
      • Coq au Vin Blanc Meatballs
      • Peanut Butter Chicken
      • Chicken and Plum Sauce
      • Tandoori Spiced Chicken Thighs with Herbed Yogurt Sauce
      • Creamy Gochujang Chicken & Bacon Pot Pie
      • Hot Honey Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Oregano Potatoes
      • Cashew Chicken
      • French Chicken Casserole
      • Sichuan Bang Bang Chicken
      • Pollo Asado
      • Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken
      • Kung Pao Chicken
      • Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry With Celery and Peanuts
      • Instant Pot Butter Chicken
      • Stewed Chicken Legs and Thighs with Fresh Herbs and Olives
      • Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce
      • Simple Chicken Tacos
      • Greek Chicken
      • Cashew Chicken Stir Fry
      • Korean Chicken Bowls
      • Korean Chicken Kabobs
      • Baked Chicken With Potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes and Herbs
      • Jalapeno Dijon Grilled Chicken Thighs
      • Crispy Mustard-Roasted Chicken
      • Coq au Vin in the Instant Pot
      • Caramelized Black Pepper Chicken
      • Chicken Buddha Bowl
      • Greek Avocado Chicken Salad
      • Chicken & Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
      • Pretzel-Crusted Chicken
      • Orzo Chicken Salad With Tarragon Dressing
      • Creamy Dijon Chicken Quinoa
      • Chicken Tikka Masala
      • Cheesy Chicken Quinoa Mexican Bake
    • Meats >
      • Mongolian Beef
      • Shepherd's Pie
      • Filipino Pork Adobo
      • Swedish Meatballs
      • Birria Tacos
      • Pork Adobo Tacos
      • Filet Mignon with Mustard & Mushrooms
      • Pork Adobada
      • Sartù Di Riso
      • Turkey Meat Loaf with Sage Gravy
      • Tri-Tip Steak With Tiger Bite Sauce
      • Pork-and-Ricotta Meatballs in Parmesan Broth
      • Red Wine Braised Short Ribs.
      • Beef Bourguigonne Potpie
      • ​Turkey and Sausage Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
      • Seared Steak with Brussels Sprouts and Almonds
    • Fish >
      • Lemon-Tarragon Shrimp Scampi with Orzo
      • Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
      • Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
      • Grilled Salmon with Lemon Relish
      • Grilled Glazed Salmon Sandwiches with Bacon
      • Cedar Plank Salmon with Blistered Tomatoes
      • Slow-Baked Salmon with Lemon and Thyme
      • Seared Scallops with Herb-Butter Pan Sauce
    • Noodles >
      • Birria Ramen
      • Thai Coconut Curry Raman
      • Chicken Khao Soi
      • Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen
      • Spicy-Sweet Sambal Pork Noodles
      • Beef & Broccoli with Udon Noodles
      • Crispy Caramelized Pork Ramen Noodle Soup
      • Instant Pot Pho
      • Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup
      • Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup
      • Thai Green Curry Chicken Soup
      • Pork Dan Dan Noodles
      • Thai Peanut Chicken Noodles
      • Thai Shrimp Noodles
      • Spicy Peanut Noodles with Chili Garlic Oil
      • Spicy Garlic Butter Noodles
    • Pasta >
      • The Devil's Kiss Pasta
      • Balsamic Mushroom and Sausage Pasta
      • Evan Funke’s Handmade Tagliatelle Pasta
      • Pappardelle al Ragu di Cinghiale
      • Family Spaghetti from The Bear
      • Baked Feta Pasta
      • Cheater Chicken Parmesan Pasta
      • Spaghetti al Limone with Chef Frank Prisinzano
      • Torta di Rigatoni
      • Cheesy Lemony Zucchini Orzo
      • Bolognese
      • Butternut Squash Baked Pasta
      • Cacio e Pepe with Arugula and Lemon
      • Handmade Semolina Pasta
      • Adult Mac & Cheese
      • Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
      • Pasta with Sausage, Basil & Mustard
      • Greek Lasagna (Pastitsio)
      • Spaghetti with Warm Bacon Mushroom Vinaigrette
    • Pizza >
      • Nancy Silverton's Pizza Dough
      • White Mushroom Pizza
      • Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Pizza
      • Beet Pesto Pizza with Kale and Goat Cheese
      • Caramelized Butternut Squash, Crispy Kale & Fontina Pizza
      • Shrimp Pizza with Spicy Peanut Butter Sauce
      • Walnut Pesto Pizza with Coppa and Roma Tomatoes
    • Sandwiches & Paninis >
      • Ham, Cheese and Pickle Sliders
      • Homemade Slider Roll Recipe
      • Grilled Ham & Gruyere Cheese Sandwich
      • Carnitas and Apricot Preserve Grilled Cheese Sandwich
      • Feta, Yam & Candied Bacon Panini
      • PB & J with BACON
      • B.L.A.S.T.
      • Squash, Manchego and Balsamic-Onion Grilled Cheese
      • Beet and Arugula Grilled Cheese
      • South West Spicy Chicken Panini
      • Veggie Sandwich
      • Paninis that need attention
    • Burgers >
      • Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
      • Chicken Burgers with Red Cabbage and Apple Slaw
      • Turkey Burgers with Goat Cheese and Citrus Glaze
      • Thai Curry Turkey Burgers
      • Chicken Burgers with Rosemary Mayonnaise
      • Truffle Burgers With Truffle Aioli
      • Chicken Ranch Bacon Burgers
      • Peanut Butter, Bourbon Bacon Jam, Pimento Cheese Burgers
      • Asian Turkey Burgers with Sriracha Mayo
      • Black Bean Burgers
    • Bad Ass Bars >
      • Spiced Banana Date Muffins
      • Tony's Peanut Butter Protein Bars
      • Melissa's Kind Bars
      • Sesame-Peanut Bars
      • Trail Mix Granola Bars
      • Aussi Bites
    • Tarts & Galettes >
      • Mushroom Puff Pastry with Goat Cheese
      • French Onion Tart with Bacon
      • Artichoke Tart
      • Zucchini & Goat Cheese Tart
      • Savory Mushroom & Goat Cheese Tart
      • Curried Squash Galette
      • Mushroom and Leek Galette with Gorgonzola
      • Beetroot & Feta Tart
    • Risotto >
      • Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil
      • Beet Risotto
    • Appetizers, Salsa & Sauces >
      • Pico de Gallo Verde
      • Salsa de Aguacate
      • 3 Chile Salsa
      • The Duck Salsa
      • Smoky Morita Salsa
      • Homemade Chilli Oil
      • Michoacan Avocado Salsa
      • The "For Everything" Marinade
      • Jalapeno Salsa
      • Mexican Street Corn Dip
      • Chile Pasilla Oaxaqueno Salsa
      • Artichoke Tapenade
      • Salsa Verde
      • Milo's Mom's Salsa
      • Romesco Salsa
      • KC-Style Chipotle BBQ sauce
      • Green Olive Tapenade
      • Rosemary Roasted Cashews
      • Cilantro Chile Almond Dip
      • Cilantro Hummus
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