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Hills of Comuna 13 in Medellin, Colombia

In the 1990's Comuna 13 was named the most dangerous neighborhood due to violent cartels' and paramilitaries' actions. However, it's since become a vibrant sub-zone with outdoor residential escalators between painted homes, not seen elsewhere in the Americas, and is one of Medellin's most visited comunes with abundant opportunities of cultural education.

Photo Detail
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Medellin, Colombia
Camera: Canon EOS 6D
Copyright: © Vishal Jhaveri