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Medellin with Withlocals

"Jhoan was a great guide! He is friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. He shared a local perspective, and the tour was relaxed, informative and enjoyable! Highly recommended."

"My family of 5 really enjoyed our tour with Joan. Very insightful and accommodated our tour path requests and questions. Top notch tour, do not hesitate!!!! "

"Jhoan is proud of his city, proud of his roots, and proud of his profession - not only as a wonderful, warm and incredibly knowledgeable guide that will make you feel right at home, but as somebody committed to sharing the remarkable and complex history and the rich and resilient culture of his country. Jhoan will provide you with all the insights and understanding that only outstanding guides really do. And you’ll enjoy every minute of your time with him. "

"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."