- Medellin - 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.
- Complimentary 350 ml water bottle
- Exclusive meeting with local Moravia community leaders
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off with Private Transportation option
- Included travel insurance and taxes for peace of mind
- Personalized experience with a private expert bilingual guide
- Gratuities
- Services not mentioned in the programm
- Guidance in German, French, Italian, Portuguese language is on request
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.
- Comfortable shoes and sunscreen are highly recommended
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
