The short answer
The Paisa Christ the Redeemer, also called the Christ of Comuna 13, is an 11-meter sculpture on the second landing of the Comuna 13 escalators in Medellín. It wears a poncho and a carriel, was assembled from 1,700 3D-printed pieces and weighs one ton. It opened on December 20, 2024. It is open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and going up to the viewing platform costs 15,000 pesos.
A sculpture of peace
Jamerson Arbey Restrepo Pérez was born and raised in Comuna 13. When he was a small child, the guerrilla group operating in the neighborhood murdered his father. Two hours later, on the same day, it also killed his father's brother.
Weeks later, the same group threatened to kill his mother. Jamerson says that, in another version of his life, he almost lost his whole family. His mother managed to survive.
Years later, by then a businessman, he bought the rooftop terrace of his grandmother's house and decided to raise a Christ the Redeemer there. He did not want a copy of the one in Rio de Janeiro: he wanted one with Medellín's identity. The result is a sculpture of peace and a memorial to his father and his uncle.
What happened in the neighborhood in those years is in the history of Comuna 13.
Why it wears a poncho and a carriel
The poncho and the carriel are symbols of paisa culture, the culture of Antioquia, which matters so much to the people of Medellín. The carriel is the leather bag the old mule drivers carried. The poncho has the colors of the Colombian flag, and the flag hangs from its neck. That is why it is a paisa Christ and not just any Christ.
How it was made
The sculpture was assembled like a jigsaw puzzle: 1,700 3D-printed pieces, joined and reinforced with fiberglass and resin. It weighs one ton and took four months to build. According to its creators, when it opened it was the largest 3D-printed piece in the world.
- Cristofer Arte y Decoración
- Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano (ITM), with teachers and students
- D3 House
- Creality
How to visit
The Christ stands on the second landing of the Comuna 13 escalators. It is open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. You can see it from the street for free. The 15,000-peso ticket gives you access to the viewing platform, at the height of the statue's chest, and the staff there help you take your photo.
To get to the neighborhood by Metro or taxi, see how to visit Comuna 13 with or without a tour. And to get around with peace of mind, is Comuna 13 safe to visit?.
A free ticket with your tour
Our Graffiti Tour walks the escalators, but it does not currently include the Christ viewing platform. If you found us through this article, book a tour with us and tell us when you message us, and we will give you a free ticket to the Christ.
Sources
The story, the sculpture's figures the ticket price and the opening hours were confirmed by Jamerson Restrepo, its creator, in November 2026. The opening date comes from the press.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Paisa Christ the Redeemer?
In Medellín's Comuna 13, on the second landing of the escalators.
How much does it cost to go up the Comuna 13 Christ?
15,000 pesos per person. It includes access to the viewing platform and help from the staff to take your photo.
What are the Comuna 13 Christ's opening hours?
It is open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
How tall is the Paisa Christ the Redeemer?
11 meters. It weighs one ton and is made of 1,700 3D-printed pieces.
Who made the Comuna 13 Christ?
It was created by Jamerson Restrepo, born in Comuna 13, as a memorial to his father and his uncle. It was built by Cristofer Arte y Decoración, ITM, D3 House and Creality.
Why does the Comuna 13 Christ wear a poncho and a carriel?
Because it is a paisa Christ: the poncho and the carriel are symbols of the culture of Antioquia and Medellín.
