Comuna 13 Tour
Walking tour of Comuna 13 (San Javier) to see the murals and ride the outdoor escalators. You get there by metro to San Javier station.
- Price level
- $$$$$
- Duration
- 2 to 4 hours
- Address
- Carrera 110 #34CC-2, Comuna 13, Medellín
The Comuna 13 tour goes through one of the neighborhoods that has changed most in Medellín: it went from a history of conflict to being a reference for street art, community organizing and social tourism.
You walk streets full of murals, ride the outdoor escalators, and there are hip hop shows and street food. It's guided by people who live in the neighborhood.
It's art, but it's also history, resistance and hope.
What to see
- The escalators in the Las Independencias 1 and 2 neighborhoods, which run about 16 hours a day (Alcaldía de Medellín).
- The graffiti murals on the route known as the Graffitour (Metro de Medellín).
- The ride on Metrocable Line J from San Javier station.
Getting there
- Metro: San Javier station (Line B) or Metrocable Line J, San Javier station (Metro de Medellín, Historia, memoria y resiliencia section).
Tips
- The metro runs Monday to Saturday from 4:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sundays and public holidays from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Metrocable J opens at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays and public holidays.
- The city announced maintenance on the escalators through mid-2026, section by section; if one section is closed, you go up the regular stairs next to it.
FAQ
How do I get to Comuna 13 by metro?
Take Line B to San Javier station. You can also take Metrocable Line J from that same station.
How long does the tour take?
Between 2 and 4 hours.
Do the escalators run all day?
The Medellín city government says they run about 16 hours a day. During maintenance some sections may be partly closed.
On the map
Photos: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
