Private tour: Community Immersion at the Moravia Barrio in Medellin
The open garbage dump was operating from 1977 to 1984 and the people living around the trash used everything they found in the garbage and became experts in recycling, built their homes with the material and made anything possible to get an income out of the trash. Due to Colombia’s armed conflict more and more refugees arrived in Moravia, located right next to the city center. Moravia is known for its strong community spirit and the positive attitude of its people. Plenty of local community-run projects have transformed Moravia into a model urban centre, with the mound of trash turned into a garden-covered hillside.
On this tour meet personally local leaders of Moravia that provide you with unique insider information about the barrio, its people, and history. Explore the area guided by locals and experience first-hand the impressive transformation of the sector, meet and interact with the locals, and listen to their unique stories of the recent history.
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Stop At: Medellin, Medellin, Antioquia Department
Until the turn of the millennium the struggles about Pablo Escobar's successor continued, but from 2002 Medellín began to change and the city started to invest heavily in infrastructure and public education. Today the “City of Eternal Spring” is one of the most innovative metropolises in the world. An essential part in this transformation process are community-based initiatives aiming to fight poverty in the city ́s poorest neighbourhoods.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Centro Cultural Moravia, Calle 82 A # 52-25 Cerca al Jardín Botánico, Medellin 050006 Colombia
One impressive project of urban change is the densely populated Moravia district, once Medellín's municipal rubbish dump with an open-air mountain of trash surrounded by a large shantytown, whose residents used to live in almost absolute poverty.
Plenty of local community-run projects have transformed Moravia into a model urban centre. Learn about the origins, evolution, and highlights of Moravia and its social processes by the hand of 3 generations of community leaders.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Medellin, Medellin, Antioquia Department
Experience the uniqueness of the transformation of this territory characterized by receiving the main national migratory waves, where the same community built the infrastructure of the territory thanks to self-management and community organization guided mostly by inspiring women.
Support directly a community-based project of Moravia and help them to fulfill their dreams of a better life.
Duration: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Comfortable shoes and sunscreen are highly recommended"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 4 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
When choosing private transportation, pick-up, and drop-off service out of the urban perimeter has an additional charge.
When choosing public transportation, the meeting point would be agreed with you through e-mail.
We will send you the expert guide's contact information at least 12 hours prior to the tour for confirming pick-up or meeting point.
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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