Experience Off the Beaten Track in 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 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. "

"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 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. "

"Visiting with Jhoan was such a memorable experience. Beyond the vibrant art, he shared powerful stories about the community’s difficult past and its remarkable transformation. Learning how the people of Comuna 13 turned struggle into resilience and creativity was truly moving. I really appreciated Jhoan’s kindness and the thoughtful conversations along the way - it felt less like a tour and more like spending time with a friend."

"Jhoan was a great guide for Comuna 13. He grew up in the Comuna and is very knowledgeable about it's history and Columbia's history in general. This kind of tour is essential for a good experience of this area as you will not learn the meaning behind any of the graffiti and why it is so important if you do it on your own or as part of a big group. We couldn't recommend Jhoan highly enough."

"Jhoan’s english is EXCELLENT!!! Very informative! You won’t feel rushed, while also being offered time to enjoy each spot. Jhoan really makes you feel comfortable, treats you like an old friend! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!"

"Jhoan is truly an awesome guy & extremely knowledgeable in the history of Colombia & Comuna 13, the whole area is his childhood neighborhood he showed us some beautiful places and recommended a great restaurant for us to try nearby prior to our tour. all around it was a great time and we learned so much about that area it’s extremely important to have someone as knowledgeable as him on a tour with you otherwise you will miss out on so many stories and history that are all around you secretly that only the locals know. "