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Comuna 13 (San Javier) and its outdoor escalators
Hillside neighbourhood on Medellin's western edge, once gang-ridden and now known for a six-section public escalator system and murals. Residents lead walking Graffitours of about three hours. Listed here as a place, not a tour.
- Six escalator sections
- Street art murals
- Resident-led walking tours (about 3 hours)
Why we listed it
Listed by Rough Guides: six flights of escalators installed 2011 as regeneration project. Listed by Metro de Medellín: access to Comuna 13 escalators via integrated route 221i from San Javier station.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026
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Impulse Travel
Price not statedWhy we listed it
Listed by AFAR: Impulse Travel community tours in Comuna 13, Moravia and Miraflores; guides from the communities; 'Pablo Who?' tour (Jan 24, 2022).
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Why we listed it
Listed by Rough Guides: cable cars included in price of a metro ride from Acevedo and San Javier.
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Casa Kolacho (Graffitour, Comuna 13)
Price not statedWhy we listed it
Listed by Frommer's: Graffiti tours in Comuna 13 led by co-founders/volunteers of Casa Kolacho (via Toucan Tours); Spanish with bilingual guide translating (live URL returns 403 to bots; confirmed in Wayback snapshot of Jan 2025).
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026Source: Frommer's
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