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.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
- Pickup optional
- Hotel pickup is available in Poblado, central downtown, or Laureles.
- Small group
- Limited to 9 participants
Experience
Itinerary
2 hours
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Medellín
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
After pickup from your hotel in Medellín or the meeting point, depending on the option chosen, begin your 4-hour 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. Afterwards, 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
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Meeting point
Lleras Park, in front of the Juán Valdez Coffee. Please, arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts.
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What to bring
- Comfortable clothes
- Closed-toe shoes
Know before you go
- La Catedral, the prison Escobar built for himself, is closed on Mondays
