Comuna13
Colombia
Then we will start the tour of the largest electric stairs in Latin America while we appreciate the art, rhythm and movement that characterize this community. A few meters higher we will continue to know more about Antioquia gastronomy by enjoying a cream (Paleta) of Mango biche which is an emblem of the sector for combining flavors in a unique, great and fun way
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Comuna 13
Welcome to the vibrant, sprawling metropolis of Medellin. Specifically, welcome to the neighborhood of Comuna 13, historically recorded on official city maps as San Havier. …
Listen in the app2The Scars of Project Orion
As we move further up the steep incline, passing by small local vendors and the very first glimpses of expansive street art, it is absolutely essential to ground our understanding in the stark historical realities of the early…
Listen in the app3The Open-Air Art Gallery
We have now entered what can only be accurately described as a vast, incredibly dynamic open air art gallery. Please take a moment to notice how every single corner, every concrete retaining wall, and every winding staircase…
Listen in the app4The Pulse of the Street
Step carefully into this lively, bustling open square, which is located approximately halfway up the steep mountain incline. Immediately, you are hit with an absolute wall of sound and an infectious, undeniably buzzing kinetic…
Listen in the app5The Coffee Culture of Colombia
As we continue our steady ascent up the mountain path, we arrive at a charming, welcoming local establishment known as Cafe Columbia. Let us take a brief, comfortable moment to escape the bustling street energy and delve deeply…
Listen in the app6Ascending the Escalators
We now stand in awe at the base of one of the most famous, radically innovative urban infrastructure interventions in modern architectural history: the outdoor electrical escalators of Comuna 13. Before these magnificent…
Listen in the app7Flavors of the Summit
Having finally reached the upper, terraced levels near where the winding, paved mountain road connects the community, the ambient air feels noticeably cooler, and the overall atmosphere shifts beautifully into a relaxed, highly…
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As our immersive, deeply educational journey through the vibrant, winding paths of Comuna 13 finally draws to a peaceful close, I invite you to step up to the viewing edge and take one last, lingering look at the sprawling,…
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What is Comuna13?
Comuna13 is a place in Colombia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 6.2697, -75.6026 |
| Last updated |
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