Comuna 13
Former barrio once among the world's most dangerous, now one of Medellín's most colourful communities, known for its graffiti, street dance shows and guided tours.
Comuna 13 appears in 11 of the 16 Medellín vlogs we indexed, first in 2021, most recently in 2026.
11 moments in vlogs
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- Travelwithchris
Day Drinking in Medellin, Colombia... It Gets Crazy! 🇨🇴
About a 20-minute uphill walk from San Javier metro station, or take a taxi; avoid lone visits at night or early morning.
- Travelwithchris
15 Things YOU MUST DO in Medellin, Colombia! 🇨🇴
Best visited on weekend afternoons, when the streets fill with street performers and dancers.
- Exotic Vacation
How to Spend 3 Days in MEDELLIN Colombia | Travel Itinerary
Guided tours include a cable car ride, street dance, Colombian ice cream and a local drink; wear comfortable shoes.
- WorldwideWu
4-day MEDELLÍN, COLOMBIA Travel Vlog 🇨🇴 July 2022 | things to do, eat, and see! (with PRICES 💲)
Early-morning guided tours start before 8 a.m.
- World Wild Hearts
MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA (2025) | 12 Best Things To Do In & Around Medellín (+ Travel Safety Tips)
Main tourist streets are safe independently, but a guided tour gives deeper context on its history.
- Island Hopper TV
Medellin Travel Guide: Best Things To Do in Medellin Colombia
Up to 50,000 people a day visited before the pandemic, and the graffiti changes roughly every two years.
- Eat See TV
What It's Actually Like to Travel to Medellín, Colombia
Very touristy but worth it; the street dance shows stand out, and vendors sell cremas popsicles and potato empanadas with ají.
- Juan Marcel & Rhylan
MEDELLIN COLOMBIA VLOG | Trying Bandeja Paisa, Comuna 13 Tour & Plaza Botero!!
A guided walking tour explains the history and the symbolism of murals, like the monkey for evolution and the giraffe for connection.
- Two Soles Abroad
23 INSANE Things To Do In Medellin, Colombia!
A tour with a local guide is strongly recommended; the empanadas near the escalators are a highlight.
- Where's Wes?
10 Things YOU MUST DO In Medellin Colombia (That Foreigners Don't Know About)
Called overly touristy, with constant sales pitches and groups funnelled toward tipping; not recommended.
- Kemoy Martin
Top 10 Things To Do Medellin & Gautape | Local Woman Shows Me Around
Guided tours led by locals explain how art and culture helped bring peace to the area.
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