Medellín: El Patrón in the Cathedral Tour The Patron at the Cathedral
ID: GYG779348-1250265
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover Escobar's life story in a deep dive into his beloved city and what was once his own luxury prison.
This tour offers an in-depth and detailed look at the life of the drug trafficker who marked the history of Medellín, Colombia and the world. The tour includes visits to all the iconic locations associated with "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
- The Cathedral, a place he built himself and what was the luxury prison of the cartel boss, his brother and his bandits.
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 tour is a blend of history, reflection and insight into a complex period of Colombian history, don't miss it!
Highlights
- Completely private tour, in a comfortable and safe vehicle.
- We will pick you up at your hotel and at the end of the day, we will drop you off where you indicate.
- Bilingual and very cool tour guide. He will tell you the best stories of the stops.
- You will discover the most hidden secrets of Pablo Escobar's history.
- Multiple stops guarantee you an in-depth tour of Medellín.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note that food is not included, so it is a good idea to have cash to buy snacks and drinks.
This is a tour that lasts approximately 6 hours, so you should wear comfortable clothes.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
