This is a different Medellín, one you don't see in brochures or documentaries. A more authentic and real one. It's a bit of a shock to your expectations, but by the end of the tour, it surpasses them because it helps you understand part of the city's recent history. A must-do experience.
Comuna 3 Constellations Manrique: Macromural Art and Local Flavor Medellín







This tour and experience in Manrique, Medellín, takes you to the Constellations Macromural. Explore 15,000 m² of the city's largest and most authentic urban art. Connect with stories of resilience and savor Afro-Colombian cuisine as the neighborhood welcomes you. A genuine local immersion, far from mass tourism, that reveals the vibrant cultural essence of Manrique.
Manrique shares its memories with you: it's not a typical tour, but a window into community pride. Savor the flavors of Chocó con Amor, sampling caramañolas and fried fish, dishes that tell the story of migration from the Pacific coast. Visit the Electricity Museum, the first hydroelectric plant, and the Instagrammable Neon Forest at El Escarabajo Azul. Every wall tells a story of life and social purpose, allowing you to connect with neighbors and local businesses. Manrique awaits you, ready to be experienced like a local.
General information
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Itinerary
- Paso 1: Reserva tu experiencia "Macromural Constelaciones Manrique" online.
- Paso 2: Recibe por email tu guía digital con el itinerario detallado y mapa.
- Paso 3: Dirígete a Manrique y explora el Macromural con nuestro guía local.
- Paso 4: Saborea la gastronomía local y vive la auténtica conexión comunitaria.
- Cómo llegar:
Metro: Línea A hasta Estación Hospital, luego taxi ~COP $12.000 (10 min)
Taxi/Uber: Desde El Poblado ~COP $35.000 (30 min)
Taxi/Uber: Desde Laureles ~COP $30.000 (25 min)
Meeting Point
- Museum of Electricity - UVA of Harmony
Address: Carrera 52 #71-20, Manrique, Medellín
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers
This isn't a tour to raise funds or aid for the poor. It's an invitation to learn about a community that strives daily to get ahead and is proud of its origins, as evidenced by the spectacular murals that decorate the neighborhood.