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Medellín: The Real Pablo Escobar Tour

Medellín: The Real Pablo Escobar Tour

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

Escobar, king of cocaine.

Escobar, king of cocaine.

Tour in English, available in Spanish for groups of three or four people. With Nomoreboringtours, your vacation time is invaluable. We invite you to learn how Pablo became the richest criminal in the world. He began his criminal career robbing graves and forging fake high school diplomas before he became the biggest manufacturer of cocaine in the world. Responsible for as much as 80% of the global trade in the drug at that time. We will visit the Pablo Escobar neighborhood, the monument to his memory and one of the best photographic museum of the Medellín cartel, (Price tickets included). There is a culture about Pablo’s death; hundreds of people visit the place of his final rest every day. We will explain the reason for this. Our tour includes visits to beautiful and representative places, including the Pablo Escobar monument and the victims monument , visit the Pablo Escobar photographic museum and the cementery grave and learn all about the secret history of the Medellin cartel and the history of Griselda Balnco like a plus. Discover for yourself why we are the best-rated tour. We are an exclusive tour, with only three or four people in comfortable transportation . We recommend making your reservations in advance.

Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar Tour with Cable Car Ride

Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar Tour with Cable Car Ride

Learn all about Pablo Escobar's life on a 4-hour guided, private tour in Medellín including three main stops: Inflexion Memorial Park, pablos neighborhood, and a cable car ride to enjoy a panoramic view of the West side of the city for unforgettable photo opportunities. Hear interesting anecdotes as a knowledgeable guide presents Pablo Escobar's history on a sightseeing tour of the most famous locations linked to the drug lord, and how he affected Medellín and Colombia as a whole. Start your tour by visiting the Inflexion Memorial Park, built in 2019 on top of the lot of the old Monaco Building, a former property of the drug lord, to commemorate the 46,612 victims who were killed during his rule.  Take a moment to walk through the moving space while your guide tells you facts of that time. Next, make your way toBarrio de pablo Escobar the neighborhood that he built for 500 families up the hill in the comunas . Drive on to visit the cemetery where Pablo Escobar is buried, as well as the neighborhood in which he spent his teenage years, and the house where he died. End your tour with a spectacular panoramic view of the West side of the city on a cable car ride before being dropped back off at your hotel.

Medellin: Pablo Escobar, Dark Times & the New Medellin Tour

Medellin: Pablo Escobar, Dark Times & the New Medellin Tour

The drug lord and politician Pablo Escobar has been one of the most legendary characters in Colombian history. Learn about the dark and violent times of Medellín in the 80s and 90s and the real history of Pablo Escobar, from his family to his enemies, political ambitions, creation of the Medellín Cartel, partners, betrayals, violence and much more. Visit the most iconic stops where Pablo Escobar lived and worked, his own neighborhood, his grave and the house where he was murdered, or perhaps he committed suicide? Discover it yourself!

Medellín: Pablo Escobar Historical Tour Complete Experience

Medellín: Pablo Escobar Historical Tour Complete Experience

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.

Medellin: Tour to The Cathedral - History of Pablo Escobar and his Impact

Medellin: Tour to The Cathedral - History of Pablo Escobar and his Impact

Explore La Catedral, the prison where Pablo Escobar took refuge, and discover the secrets of his life and legacy in Medellín. Places you will visit on this tour: - The Monaco Building (now Parque de la Inflexión). - The neighborhood he built for the poorest people of the city in his time. - His tomb in the Jardines Montesacro cemetery. - The place where he died - The Cathedral, a place he built himself and what was his luxury prison. This tour is a mix of history, reflection and understanding about a complex period of Colombian history, don't miss it!

Medellín: Full Day Private Pablo Escobar Tour incl. Guatape

Medellín: Full Day Private Pablo Escobar Tour incl. Guatape

Uncover the real story of Pablo Escobar on this 12-hour private tour, exploring the most significant locations from his life and legacy. From his final hideout to his abandoned mansions, this tour takes you deep into both Medellín’s history and the stunning landscapes of Guatapé. Begin in Medellín, visiting the Parque Memorial Inflexión, a site dedicated to the victims of Escobar’s reign. Then, explore Jardines Montesacro Cemetery, where he was laid to rest, and La Catedral, the private prison he built for himself in the mountains of Envigado. Next, head to Guatapé, where you’ll visit an abandoned mansion once owned by Escobar, now reclaimed by nature. Climb the iconic Peñol Rock for breathtaking views of the Guatapé reservoir, where his influence once stretched. Throughout the tour, gain deep insights into Escobar’s impact on Colombia—not just his empire, but the suffering he caused and the resilience of the Colombian people. This eye-opening tour avoids glorification and instead focuses on the real impact of Escobar’s empire—helping you understand how Medellín has risen from its past to become one of the world’s most innovative cities.

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An incredible and insightful tour with José! This tour was an unforgettable experience, and a big part of that was thanks to our guide, José. From start to finish, he was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about sharing the true history of Medellín. He provided a well-balanced perspective on Pablo Escobar’s impact, ensuring we understood both the reality of his actions and the resilience of the Colombian people. José’s storytelling brought each stop to life! He made sure we felt comfortable throughout the tour, answered all of our questions in detail, and even gave us great recommendations for the rest of our trip. The small group setting made it even more personal and immersive. If you’re looking for an insightful, respectful, and well-organised tour, I highly recommend booking with José! You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of Medellín’s past and present. Thank you, José, for such a memorable experience! Muchas gracias!!

5 out of 5 stars

We had a great experience doing the pablo tour. Our guide Daniel did an excellent job of giving us the history and background of each of the 4 locations we visited.

5 out of 5 stars

Daniel is so passionate and hands down the best guide we ever had. Great experience and so much knowledge was shared !

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Danielle was a great Guide! He had a big knowledge and explained it to us in an interesting way. Totally recommend!

5 out of 5 stars

The trip was awesome, our trip guide was Daniel and he knows everything about the topic! Awesome!