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Private tour: Tropical beats & dance - Afro-Colombian Culture in Medellin

Medellín, Colombia
4 hours
(2)
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Date
Tuesday
May 20, 2025
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Time
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
Options
Private transport option
AC private car or van.Pickup included
Public transport option
Taxi, Metro, Metrocable, other.Pickup included
Adult
Ages: 0-99 years old
2
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What You Will Do

On this tour, you get to know one of the leading artist associations of the Comuna 13 and understand how cultural projects help to transform the community to reduce crime and fight poverty by offering an alternative lifestyle to the younger population. “Son Bata” is a network of local artists that invites people to dream and believe in themselves despite urban violence. Explore the “Barrio” with the local artists and obtain deep insights of the afro-Colombian culture and art scene of the area. Enjoy breath-taking views above Medellín of the Comuna 13 while listening to their unique story before visiting their dance school for local youngsters. Here enjoy an exclusive dance class to Afro-Colombian beats and an introduction of percussion. This activity supports directly the artist cooperation and helps them to maintain their project alive to improve the social integrity of the local community

What's Included?

  • 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

What's Not Included?

  • Tips
  • Services not mentioned in the programm

Cancellation Policy

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

Itinerary

Meeting Point

1

Medellin

2 hours

Medellín is known as Colombia’s cultural melting pot and the most diverse city of the country. Colombia´s Afro-Colombian population traditionally lives along the Pacific Coast and Caribbean northwest. nowadays the Afro-Colombian culture is highly represented throughout Medellín and plays an important role in the cultural and social life of the city. The Comuna 13 district is not only famous for its unique electric escalators and graffiti, it also counts with a huge Afro-Colombian community and makes the Comuna 13 a cultural hotspot of the afro-Colombian music and dance scene. On this tour, you get to know one of the leading artist associations of the Comuna 13 and understand how cultural projects help to transform the community to reduce crime and fight poverty by offering an alternative lifestyle to the younger population. “Son Bata” is a network of local artists that invites people to dream and believe in themselves despite urban violence

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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Palenque Tours S.A.S
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Guide Options

  • Guide - English
  • Guide - Spanish

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