Edificio Mónaco

Tour is in English, 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.l

Get to know the key sites of Medellin related to the history of Pablo Escobar, visit the Pablo Escobar neighborhood where you will see the mural/graffiti of Pablo Escobar, visit the Jardines de Montesacro cemetery, El Parque de Inflexión and finally the roof where they ended his life. Start your tour at Poblado Park, the most touristic area of Medellin, where we will pick up all our clients. Your first stop is Pablo Escobar's neighborhood, a place he donated to the poorest people in the city. Here, observe the mural dedicated to Escobar and we will talk about his beginnings in the world of drug trafficking. Next, visit the Jardines de Montesacro cemetery, where you will see the graves of Pablo Escobar, Gustavo Gaviria and Griselda Blanco, among other notable figures. The third stop is at the Parque de Inflexión, built on the site of the Monaco building where the Escobar family once lived. Learn about the history of the building and how the park now stands as a memorial to the victims of the Medellín cartel's violence. Finally, discover the rooftop where Pablo Escobar met his end, talk about his last days and the debate surrounding his death: whether he was murdered or committed suicide, as his family claims.

Get to know the history behind the fiction, on this tour we will visit the most representative places that were related to the famous Pablo Escobar. There you will learn a little about the history of this character and how his actions generated a mark in Colombia due to his harmful actions. You will have the opportunity to visit representative neighborhoods where he had his office, illuminated and created sports fields, the turning park, where the old Monaco building was located. and the Montesacro cemetery where he, his cousin and important people who lived to write the story of this famous character are buried.

Discover the history behind the fiction; on this tour, we will visit the most representative places related to the famous Pablo Escobar. There you will learn about the history of this character and how his actions left a mark on Colombia due to his harmful deeds. You will have the opportunity to visit representative neighborhoods where he had his office, illuminated and created sports fields, such as the turning park, where the old Monaco building was located, and the Montesacro cemetery where he, his cousin, and important people who lived to write the story of this famous character are buried. Additionally, you will visit the museum with his most prized possessions, owned by Nicolás Escobar, the drug lord's eldest nephew, where you will find bullet-riddled vehicles, motorcycles, safes, and much more.

This tour offers an in-depth and detailed look into the life of the drug trafficker who marked the history of Medellin, Colombia and the world. The tour includes visits to all the iconic places related to "El Patron" we will explore: - The Monaco building (now Parque de la Inflexión). - The neighborhood he built for the underprivileged. - His tomb in the Jardines Montesacro cemetery. - The roof where it all ended In addition we will have the exclusive visit to: - The Cathedral, the place he built himself and the one that was the luxury prison of the cartel boss, his brother and his bandits. - Pablo Escobar's museum where you will be welcomed by Roberto Escobar himself. Your tour guide will give you a detailed and objective account of Escobar's impact on the city, as well as the transformation of Medellín from those dark times to the resilient city it is today. This is the most comprehensive tour of Pablo Escobar and is a blend of history, reflection and insight into a complex period of Colombian history, not to be missed.

Learn about the life and times of the drug lord Pablo Escobar on a guided tour of Medellin and discover how the city has changed since his death in 1993. Loved and feared by millions, Pablo Escobar’s story is intimately linked to the recent history of Colombia’s second largest city. The notorious drug lord and killer was once listed in “Forbes” magazine as the seventh richest man in the world. He was elected to the House of Representatives, and once offered to pay Colombia's national debt of 26 billion dollars in exchange for immunity from prosecution. He built his own lavish home to serve as his jail cell and put out bounties on Colombian policemen. Travel back to the time of Pablo Escobar's reign over the city, and learn about his extensive cocaine operation. Visit three historical sites with Escobar associations, including the Monaco Building (Edificio Monaco) where he lived and survived a bomb attack by the rival Cali cartel that was designed to kill him. See the house where he was shot dead in a hail of bullets in December 1993, and his grave next to the “Black Widow” drug lord, Griselda Blanco. Learn what life was like during the terrible years when the drug barons ruled and how Medellin has survived to become one of the most innovative and resilient cities on earth.

Join our tour of Pablo Escobar's iconic locations. We will start in Barrio Pablo Escobar, where the drug lord built housing for the needy, leaving a controversial legacy in Medellín. Then we will visit the Monaco Building, scene of the assassination attempt that marked his history. We will continue to Los Olivos, the place where he spent his last days in hiding. Finally, we will explore the cemetery where his remains rest, closing this fascinating journey through the life and legend of one of the most controversial characters of the twentieth century.