Botero Walking Tour: experiencing Medellin through the eyes of an artist

Embark on a 3-hour tour delving into Medellín and Colombia through the lens of renowned artist Fernando Botero. Begin at the Museum of Antioquia, housing a vast collection of his iconic works. Stroll through Plaza de Botero, adorned with his bronze sculptures, then explore Parque Berrío's vibrant local life. Conclude at San Antonio Park, reflecting on the poignant Pájaro de Paz sculpture. Let our guide assist with your next steps, whether it's returning to your hotel or continuing your exploration.

The tour will start at the Museum of Antioquia, a place that has one of the largest collections of Botero’s artwork in the world. You will be able to appreciate his unique artistic style internationally known for his subject’s proportional exaggerations and distortions. These exaggerations are the representation of his humor, irony, and criticism. Accompanied by a professional tour guide, you will walk through the Museum that holds 108 of his famous paintings.

The next stop will be at the Plaza de Botero, a fascinating open-air exhibition of bronze sculptures, designed as a renovation program for the area in 2004. They were placed there intentionally for people to interact with Botero’s art.

Finally, you’ll go to San Antonio Park where you will get the chance to see the Pájaro de Paz (the Bird of Peace) a sculpture blown up by the FARC in 1995, killing many innocent people. Botero then donated an exact undamaged bronze replica of the bird but insisted that the exploded statue remained at the plaza as a memorial statue with the names of the victims carved on its base. As soon as you finish at San Antonio Park, the guide can help you sort out transportation back to your hotel, to your next destination, or to a recommended place to take lunch nearby.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
• Changes on the tour may occur due to external factors. These changes will be notified to you with anticipation.

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  No pick up/ drop off service

• Bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking guide
• Entry tickets to attractions mentioned.

• Optional tips and gratuities
• Hotel pick up and drop off (unless the option is selected)
• Personal expenses

• Note: Please email Impulse Travel at info@impulsetravel.co to confirm your booking. The price you paid for the service does not include 19% V.A.T. This benefit only applies to foreigners entering as tourists, so it is necessary that you send us as proof a copy of your passport and the photo of the entry stamp to the country. As required by the national tax authority.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Impulse Travel.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Bogota.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 6 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.