Located in western Medellín along the mountainside above the San Javier Metro Station, is one of the city’s 16 communes: Comuna 13. Different from the others, Comuna 13 is unique in its history and special in its colors, people, and transformation.

I love a good mercado/market! So I promise you that it won’t be the last time that I speak about one. As a matter of fact, I’ll make it my duty to tell you how fab or, not-so-fab, the markets are where I visit. Markets are essential and I’ve changed my habits from visiting them during my international travels.

I arrived in Mexico City during the evening and headed straight from the airport to my apartment in Coyoacán. I was so excited. I came with one intention: Frida Kahlo.