Young entrepreneurs are turning Medellín and its surroundings—former Escobar country—into one of South America’s most dynamic destinationsNOT LONG AGO, Comuna 13, a hillside shantytown in Medellín, was controlled by paramilitaries who took a dim view of outside visitors.
When I was there recently, however, it felt welcoming, with dozens of foreigners riding the outdoor escalators that link its various levels, many accompanied by local guides. Young shirtless men performed a spontaneous hip-hop street show, rapping in Spanish. People took in spectacular views of Medellín below and passed by elaborate murals that colorfully depicted the community’s folklore. “Paint Your Life in Colors,” read one of them.
El poblado Was alway such a fun Place
La tacita de mierda.