Medellín: Pablo Escobar History & the City's Transformation

The hard history of the 80s and 90s, told with respect for the victims, and how Medellín rebuilt itself.

  • approx. 4 h
  • Parque El Poblado (Medellín)
  • Shared / Private
  • Free up to 24 h before
  • English, Spanish
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Highlights

  • What really happened in Medellín in the 80s and 90s
  • The victims, the cost and the city's response
  • How Medellín transformed itself, in the places where it happened

Overview

An in-depth look at Pablo Escobar's story and what it meant for Medellín: the neighborhood named after him, his tomb, the house where he died and Inflexión Park, built where the Monaco Building stood. We tell the story as it was, the good and the bad, with respect for the victims.

What's included

  • Round trip from Parque El Poblado
  • Professional guide
  • Travel insurance
  • Pablo Escobar neighborhood
  • His tomb and the house where he died
  • Inflexión Park (former Monaco Building)

Meeting point

Parque El Poblado (Medellín)

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Details

Durationapprox. 4 h
CancellationFree up to 24 h before
ConfirmationInstant, by email
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Questions about this tour

Where does the tour start?

Parque El Poblado (Medellín).

Private or shared: what is the difference?

Private means the vehicle, the guide and the schedule are only for your group. Shared means you join other travelers on a fixed departure.

How do I pay?

By card, securely with Stripe, and you get the confirmation by email. If you prefer, message us on WhatsApp and we book it with you.

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