Medellín: The Real Pablo Escobar Tour Tour from Meeting Point
ID: GYG295225-525692
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore the past of the murderous drug lord, Pablo Escobar. Visit his grave and former residence. Learn about the detrimental effects his organization had upon Colombia.
After pickup from your hotel in Medellín or the meeting point, depending on the option chosen, begin your 4-hour 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. Afterwards, 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.
Highlights
- Learn the painful and bloody history behind the drug lord Pablo Escobar
- Visit the jail that Escobar built for himself, as well as his grave
- See the soccer field he built the in an effort to ingratiate himself into Colombian politics
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• La Catedral, the prison Escobar built for himself, is closed on Mondays
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
Masks are required while indoors
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
All participants must also bring a valid form of ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, identity card, student card, etc)
The meeting point is in Lleras Park, in front of Juán Valdez Coffee.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
