City of the eternal spring, Medellin is the second-most populous city in Colombia, the birthplace of the so-called "Paisas" and home to one of the most easily recognized artists worldwide: Fernando Botero. Its pre-Hispanic origins, and the subsequent Spanish colonization in the 16th century, provide this Capital of the Mountain with an undeniable charm, only matched by its pleasant climate and people. Join one of the Free Tours in Medellin and find out how, despite its violent past, Medellin is now a place that is quite literally blooming. The Essential Medellin City Tour offers you the opportunity to explore the must-see landmarks in the company of a knowledgeable local guide. And consider joining the Free Tour of Comuna 13, once the most dangerous neighborhood in the world, and now transformed into an open-air gallery of incredible street art that reflects on the past as well as celebrates the people of Medellin and their resilience.