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⭐ Free Violence & Post-conflict of Medellin's Cartel Tour

4.68
Acceptable (69 ratings)
Duration: 3 hours
Languages: English
PRO
Registered on 21 March 2019
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Welcome to the experiences of the expert team of Free Walking Tours in Colombia since 2013! To date we are more than 50 Guides Beyond leading Free Tours, we are professionals on careers different than tourism (those are great stories, don't miss them!) and from the best universities in the country, you will be walking with Anthropologists, Historians, Engineers, Designers, Political Scientists, Administrators, Designers or Economists, among others. Thanks to our love for traveling and exploring the world, we have found this passion for guiding in our country! Along each team of local guides and their expertise we develop authentic Walking Tours (14!) and also the most awarded in the country! 7 international recognitions, 5 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice and Top 3. We believe in the positive impact of our tourism that we offer through very complete cultural experiences on foot through our great historical centers of our beautiful cities of Bogotá, Cartagena, Cali and Medellín. Check out other travelers' comments! https://shorturl.at/dZGWz Join us and discover what Colombia and our people have for you! Beyond Colombia Team :) Authentic Guides Connecting Colombia
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Discover Medellín's resilience and hope on our Violence & Post-conflict tour!


Everything you need to know about the violence dynamics in Medellín before, during and after the Cartel (this is NOT a Pablo Escobar tour) and the struggle of the people to survive this and create a better future!

Within the Colombian conflict, Medellín has a difficult but important place, it has been both the epicenter of the war and the urban victims, as well as the example of transition towards peace and the post-conflict. Starting at Parque San Antonio through downtown and finishing at Museo Casa de la Memoria, you will delve into that particularity of the city, while you discover its stories and get to know its main actors.



You will learn about the changes that the violence there has had from 1982 to 2015, delving into what happened after the Medellín Cartel with "Donbernabilidad" and how that past is present today.


You will delve into the multiple characters and institutions that have acted in this context of war, peace and resistance, discussing their motivations, practices and transformations. Our specialized guides will accompany you with their knowledge and experiences in exploring the dynamics of that deep "Medallo".


Dare to go further and be surprised by the efforts of a people to overcome their dark past and create a better present!


Which are the topics we'll be talking about?

  • Narcos war period: conditions of emergence, cultural, social and economic consequences
  • Urbanization of war: guerrillas, paramilitarism and drug traffic
  • Strategies, heroes and communities in the pace making and social struggle of Medellín
  • Twenty first century peace agreements and reconciliation in an urban context 
  • The process of changing “bullets for words and ideas”
  • Transformation of the city: resistance and memories along an ongoing conflict.
  • And so much more! 



*We recommend to have an open mind to comprehend all our history and be prepared to ask as many questions you have about the difficult topics we will talk about.

*Only 15 people maximum per group due to security and discretion in the walking area.

#GOBEYOND


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Cl 44 #50, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Next to the "Birds of Botero", with our Red Umbrellas by Beyond Colombia!
1
Outside visit
San Antonio Park
2
Outside visit
San Ignacio Square
3
Outside visit
Comfama San Ignacio
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour Reviews

4.68
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Professionalism
4.78
Fun
4.59
Expression
4.80
Quality
4.77
Route
4.44

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum Attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour does not require payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.