Transformational tourism
From Intermediate Spanish - Spanish Obsessed by Spanish Obsessed
February 26, 2026 · 22 min · Episode 84
About this episode
Rob and Lis discuss the transformation of various neighborhoods in Colombia through tourism.
Rob and Lis discuss how various "barrios" in Colombia's cities have undergone transformations, using tourism to rejuvenate themselves. We discuss the case of "Egipto" in Bogotá, and "Comuna 13" in Medellin. Have these projects been successful, and what are the tours like? For more Spanish materials, courses, and bonuses, head on over to spanishobsessed.com!
People in this episode
Hosts: Rob, Lis
Topics covered
- tourism
- urban transformation
- Colombia
- cultural rejuvenation
- community development
Keywords
- barrios
- Egipto
- Bogotá
- Comuna 13
- Medellin
- successful projects
- tours
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Colombia, Bogotá, Medellin
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