Medellín: Half-Day Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour
ID: GYG383263-692193
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore one of Colombia’s most notorious cities with a tour through the streets of Medellín. Discover the city’s history from the dark days of Pablo Escobar, when drug cartels dominated local life, to its reinvention in the early 2000s.
Get a look at the history and culture of Medellín, from the tumultuous era of Pablo Escobar to the city's rebirth as a modern metropolis. Begin your tour with hotel pick-up and head to the southern part of the city. Get an up-close look at the area where the violent rivalry between the Cali and Medellín cartels developed.
See the transformation of the city through Parque Inflexion, a park where tribute is paid to the victims of violence. Visit Escobar's tomb and learn more about the infamous character. Afterwards, return to the city center to visit the San Antonio Park and admire the sculptures of the famous artist Fernando Botero.
Continue to Comuna 13 to see an example of how Medellín has transformed. Once notorious for drug violence, the area is now known for its thriving street art scene, with new cable cars connecting libraries and community areas. After exploring this vibrant area, we will drop you back at your hotel in El Poblado.
Highlights
- Admire sculptures by Fernando Botero in San Antonio Park
- Visit to the cemetery that holds Pablo Escobar’s tomb
- Discover the vibrant art scene in the Comuna 13 neighborhood
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour will take place rain or shine.
We will pick you up at the hotel indicated by you, as long as it is located in the area of El
Poblado neighborhood.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
