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Medellín: The Real Pablo Escobar Tour

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Explore the past of the murderous drug lord, Pablo Escobar. Visit his grave and former residence. Learn about the detrimental effects his organization had upon Colombia.

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup optional: Hotel pickup is available in Poblado, central downtown, or Laureles.
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Itinerary

2.5 hours

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Pickup included

Main stop

Highlights

Learn the painful and bloody history behind the drug lord Pablo Escobar
Visit the jail that Escobar built for himself, as well as his grave
See the soccer field he built the in an effort to ingratiate himself into Colombian politics

Full description

Begin your tour by visiting the site of Escobar’s former home, where he hid his family and had enemies plant bombs to kill him. Learn about the transformation of this site into a memorial park for victims of Colombia's drug war. Next, head to “la cathedral”, a jail Escobar built for himself in an agreement with the government, from which he later escaped. Afterward, visit the soccer field Escobar built, known for its visionary design, where he gave speeches in an attempt to make a foray into Colombian politics. To cap things off, make your way to the cemetery, where Escobar is buried along with his family and other members of his gang, including Griselda Blanco.

By the end of the day, leave the tour with a better understanding of the negative impact that Escobar had on the country and the lives of the Colombian people.

Includes

Roundtrip transportation from hotels in Poblado, central downtown, or Laureles, if option selected
Knowledgeable English and Spanish-speaking guide
Entrance to La Catedral
Entrance to the cemetery
Insurance

Food and drinks
Personal expenses

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
Masks are required while indoors
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
All participants must also bring a valid form of ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, identity card, student card, etc)

Meeting point

The meeting point is in Lleras Park, in front of Juán Valdez Coffee.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport
Camera
Water
Comfortable clothes
Closed-toe shoes

Know before you go

La Catedral, the prison Escobar built for himself, is closed on Mondays

Medellín: The Real Pablo Escobar Tour

Medellín: The Real Pablo Escobar Tour

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