Experience the best of Medellin with Withlocals

"Jhoan was an awesome guide and very knowledgeable about the area. He is born and raised in Medellin and draws much of his experience living through the turbulent years as he explains the history of Comuna 13 through art. The Comuna itself has transformed into a very touristy area, lined with sidewalk sellers. The area is unlike any place I’ve seen before and worth the time to explore. "

"Jhoan was very personable and informative about the city, culture, and history. He showed us some fascinating out of the way sights. We were also treated to and discovered new fruit beverages. Loved lulo! "

"Jhoan was a great guide and provided tons of info about the history and surroundings during the tour! Definitely recommend getting a guide for comuna 13 and this was a great experience with Jhoan! "

"Jhoan expertly led us through this colorful, amazing village. I felt like I saw everything I had come to see and more. He was patient and never rushed us. "

"Jhoan was excellent especially when he provided us with some very interesting Colombian history as we waited out an hour downpour. "

"We are a group of 9 (8 Canadians and 1 Amurican), and Jhoan was very good, adjusting the tour (we added the tram) and answering all our questions. He has a very interesting background and was kind enough to share that with us. When in Medellin, be sure to go with Jhoan! Ps: his dinner recommendation was a 10/10 (Berracas de la 13)!"

"Jhoan was an amazing personal guide for Comuna 13. His personal connection and evolution to a mature and articulate adult and deep knowledge of the history of that area really brought the neighborhood alive for us. He made the complex history understandable, with excellent pacing (neither too fast, nor too slow) and offered several flexible options for us to decide to lean more heavily towards neighborhoods or towards tourist spots. Our day with Jhoan was easily the best personal tour guide experience we have had during our time in Medellin."

"We just completed a tour with Jhoan in Medellín, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. He took us to places we never would have found on our own and gave us a deeper understanding of the city, its history, and its culture. The graffiti art we saw was incredible, and Jhoan’s explanations made it even more meaningful. He’s knowledgeable, passionate, and made the experience feel authentic rather than touristy. Highly recommend touring with him if you want to really see Medellín."

"We had the best time with Jhoan on our Camuna 13 tour. Jhoan is an excellent communicator and related well with everyone in our group especially my 90 year old mother. We learned so much history about the region and the people. All questions were welcomed and answered extremely intelligently. We felt like Jhoan was part of our family immediately. Don't hesitate to book a tour you will not be disappointed. If you're looking for a professional, down to earth and knowledgeable tour guide who is just fun to hang out with, Jhoan is your man and best choice. Thank you WithLocals Tours. "

"Our tour was an unforgettable introduction to Medellín. Jhoan was not only kind and patient, but exceptionally knowledgeable. He guided us through the city’s highlights with clarity and depth, offering a thoughtful perspective on Colombia’s complex history—especially the last 50 years. We explored stunning architecture, learned about the remarkable development of the Medellín Metro, and never once felt rushed. Jhoan’s relaxed pace and warm personality made the experience both engaging and comfortable. Even after the tour ended, he went above and beyond: he personally walked us to an excellent restaurant he recommended and shared fantastic suggestions for what to see and do during the rest of our stay. Jhoan is the kind of guide who elevates a trip from memorable to truly exceptional. Highly recommended!"