Transformation
Climb through the neighborhood that wrote its story in murals — from the darkest chapter of Operation Orion to one of the most vibrant open-air galleries in Latin America.
Start
San Javier Metro Station
End
Top of Escalators — Community Viewpoint
Tour Stops (7)
San Javier Metro Station
The western terminus of Medellín's Metro Line B, and the starting point where social urbanism becomes tangible.
Escalator Entrance — Lower Station
The base of the world's first outdoor public escalators, built in 2011 to replace a grueling 35-minute stair climb.
First Mural Cluster — Operation Orion Memory
Murals commemorating Operation Orion, the 2002 military operation that left deep scars on this community.
Mid-Escalator Viewpoint
A panoramic pause point where the geography of inequality becomes visible across the Aburrá Valley.
Hip-Hop Performance Area
The open-air stage where Comuna 13's hip-hop movement — born as resistance to violence — comes alive daily.
Upper Mural Zone — Transformation Art
The densest concentration of murals, where themes shift from memory and grief toward hope, identity, and renewal.
Top of Escalators — Community Viewpoint
The summit of the escalator route, offering a full panorama of the Aburrá Valley and a moment to reflect on the journey.