Pablo Escobar Tour
Pablo Escobar Tour
Our Pablo Escobar tour starts at pretty El Poblado Park. From here we head to the Monaco Building, the former residence of the famous leader of the Medellin cartel. We'll hear about some of the episodes that marked the organization's struggle for control of drug trafficking. Their main rival, the Cali cartel, perpetrated an attack with a car bomb right next to this building. The main objective was to eliminate Pablo Escobar, but that day neither he nor any member of his family was in the block of apartments.
Next, we visit the Montesacro cemetery, where Pablo Escobar's grave is the most visited in the entire cemetery. There, we'll learn some anecdotes that have served as inspiration for the TV series Narcos.
We continue the tour visiting the iconic Barrio Pablo Escobar. In 1983, 'El Patrón' decided to launch his political career in order to have control over the laws of the country but had the complex task of cleaning up his image. The press was pointing to Escobar as a dangerous drug trafficker. Pablo decided to carry out various charitable works along these streets. We'll tell you his whole story!
Pablo Escobar's reign ended in 1993. We'll visit the building where he died and listen to the various hypotheses that exist about his death: Did he commit suicide? Was he executed by the United States? By Colombian forces? Was he betrayed by those he believed to be loyal?
The tour will end at the starting point after a 4-hour tour.
Pablo Escobar Tour + Comuna 13
If you want to learn more about the Medellín cartel, this option is perfect for you. During the first part of the tour, we'll follow the route described in the above tour dedicated to Pablo Escobar.
To complete the tour, we'll visit Comuna 13, a former epicenter of violence during the era of drug trafficking terror. Today, the area has managed to reinvent itself and become a place where art, music and coexistence have become the true protagonists of this Medellín neighborhood.
We'll finish this tour at the meeting point after a 5-hour tour.
Price
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Duration
4 hours - 5 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Transport in minibus
English–speaking guide
Entry to the places visited on the itinerary
When to book?
You can book up until 8 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Uses a hybrid vehicle.
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Medellin Trip Colombia
Corporate name: MEDELLÍN TRIP COLOMBIA S.A.S
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Which locations are visited during the tour?
A - Over the course of the tour, we'll visit Pablo Escobar's former residence, Barrio Pablo Escobar, his private prison, the location where he was captured and his gravesite. If you opt to include the Comuna 13 tour, then you'll see all of the above-mentioned locations as well as Comuna 13.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
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