Comuna 13, Medellín: Do You Really Need a Guide?
To travel with a guide or not? This is the question that seems to echo through the air like the beat of reggaeton when visiting Comuna 13, nestled in the vibrant hills northwest of Medellín.After all, not so long ago, wandering into Comuna 13 might’ve been considered... ambitious. Let’s just say you might have come back with fewer belongings and a thrilling story you never wanted in the first place.But times have changed. Dramatically. So let’s go ahead and settle this once and for all—is it safe to visit Comuna 13? Buckle up, because the answer might just surprise you. View across Cumuna 13 Yes, it's safe. In fact, Comuna 13 has done a full 180—from one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Colombia to one of the most visited. These days, the…