Explore the real story behind the most famous mob boss of all time and the rise and fall of the Medellín cartel on an immersive guided tour through the city’s most historically significant locations. Learn how their influence shaped Medellín during one of the most turbulent periods in Colombian history, while also discovering how the city transformed into one of Latin America’s most innovative and resilient destinations.
Led by knowledgeable local guides, this experience goes beyond the TV/movie version of events to provide deeper context, local perspectives, and firsthand stories that help travelers better understand the lasting impact of the cartel era on Medellín and its people.
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Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
• Roundtrip transportation from Lleras Park
• Entrance to the cemetery
• Knowledgeable English and Spanish-speaking guide
• Insurance
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Juan Valdez Café
Tour with pick up in meeting point :
We will meet at Juan Valdez Café in Lleras Park
Cra. 37A # 8A-74
Please bring your original document, hidratation and the mask
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Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Visit 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.
20 minutes
2
Monasterio Santa Gertrudis La Magna
Next, head to “la cathedral”, a jail Escobar built for himself in an agreement with the government, from which he later escaped.
New Entrance Fee is included.
45 minutes
3
Cancha El Dorado
Afterward, 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.
15 minutes
4
Cementerio Jardines Montesacro
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.
30 minutes
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Explore the real story behind the most famous mob boss of all time and the rise and fall of the Medellín cartel on an immersive guided tour through the city’s most historically significant locations. Learn how their influence shaped Medellín during one of the most turbulent periods in Colombian history, while also discovering how the city transformed into one of Latin America’s most innovative and resilient destinations.
Led by knowledgeable local guides, this experience goes beyond the TV/movie version of events to provide deeper context, local perspectives, and firsthand stories that help travelers better understand the lasting impact of the cartel era on Medellín and its people.
Visit i...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
• Roundtrip transportation from Lleras Park
• Entrance to the cemetery
• Knowledgeable English and Spanish-speaking guide
• Insurance
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Juan Valdez Café
Tour with pick up in meeting point :
We will meet at Juan Valdez Café in Lleras Park
Cra. 37A # 8A-74
Please bring your original document, hidratation and the mask
Return
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