We know Colombia is also famous for having one of the world's most notorious drug lords in history. So, if you want to learn how a man can change the whole economy of a country and make history, you've got to take this 5-hour tour on Pablo Escobar's steps! You'll learn about him and about how Colombia has also moved on from his actions.
What to expect from this tour of Pablo Escobar in Medellín?
Our expert local guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the El Poblado neighbourhood where some of Pablo Escobar’s events took place. You will learn about the prison where he was held, as in 1991, the drug lord voluntarily entered this prison, with the only objective of avoiding his extradition to the United States.
Dive deeper into Pablo Escobar’s real history.
We will review some episodes that marked the fight of his organization for the control of drug trafficking and the creation of the Envigado cartel. We will also talk about how he escaped from his prison and had a last but brief sort of freedom since he died in 1993. We will approach the building where Pablo Escobar died in the La América neighbourhood and we will try to shed some light on the multiple hypotheses that exist about his death: Did he commit suicide? Was he executed by the United States? By the Colombian forces? Is he dead? We will finish the tour in the Montesacro cemetery, where Pablo Escobar's tomb is one of the most visited in the churchyard.
Move towards Pablo Escobar’s neighborhood
Afterwards, we will visit Pablo Escobar's neighbourhood where he built thousands of houses for the poor and will review his doings to understand furthermore why he was beloved by some part of the community.
Get ready to dive deep into the fascinating, real-life story behind one of the most complex chapters in Colombia's history! Explore the rich, diverse perspectives surrounding the enigmatic Pablo Escobar and his controversial legacy.