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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This private Pablo Escobar tour is designed for travelers who want to understand Medellín beyond the headlines. It is a historical and educational experience — we do not glorify or celebrate Pablo Escobar, but instead focus on understanding the context, causes, and consequences of that period.
Throughout the tour, we explore different perspectives on Colombia’s past and discuss the impact that drug trafficking had on the country. The goal is to provide a deeper understanding of how Medellín has transformed into a safer city.
Starting from your accommodation, we will visit several key locations connected to this history:
The cemetery,
The Memorial Park, a space for reflection on the victims and the impact of violence
The neighborhood he donated in the early 1980s, offering insight into his social and political strategy
The house and rooftop where he died
This experience is about gaining a balanced and respectful understanding of a complex chapter in Colombia’s history.
Options
SUV tour
SUV bigger car
Pickup included
Private tour
In the morning: Starting time 9:00 am or 10 am, this is a PRIVATE tour
Pickup included
What's included
Bottled water
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Transport by private vehicle
Drinks
Food and drinks, unless specified
Lunch
What to expect
2h
Roof and house where he died: here we discuss the political and economic context on what was one of the most violent countries in the world, how Pablo Escobar died, how his legacy still impacts the culture and lifestyle of citizens
Cementerio Jardines Montesacro
1h
Here we talk about many perspectives and points of view about Pablo's history, we try to make people understand the context in which Pablo grew up and why he was that person with such a particular personality
30m
We visit the memorial square, formerly his residence, his residence, an icon for pablo escobar demolished by the government to build a memorial square, intending to rebuild the memory and preserve the history that caused lot of damage and many thousand of victims
Barrio Pablo Escobar
20m
Finally, a neighborhood donated by Pablo prior to running for congress, we will talk about the idiosyncrasy and culture of many young people who grew up without opportunities, who saw drugs as the only way to get ahead.
Apart from doing tours in Medellín, we strongly believe in education and change, and this is a space to go over many decades that left a bad legacy for Colombia, many people who somehow, were influenced by Pablo Escobar and of course, many victims.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
The pick-up is at the place where you are staying, as long as it is in Medellín or Envigado
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable clothes and the best attitude
Infant seats available but pay as a traveler
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
