The Dark Days: Pablo Escobar and The New Medellin Private Tour
You would be hard pressed to read an article, blog entry or forum anywhere in the world that did not mention Pablo Escobar`s association with Medellín Colombia`s history.
Learn how Colombia finally got rid of Pablo on this 4 hours tour that takes you to the places where the druglord was defeated.
This tour will provide a great learning experience as to what should NOT happen in society and which characters should be the real heroes.
Tour focuses on the victims by telling stories of those who suffer most, like police officers and government officials. Since there is no glorification, at the end you will understand how resilient the people from Medellin have been. In fact, it is the most innovative city.
Departures every day from your hotel at 9 AM and 2 PM, times are flexible.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: el poblado, Cra. 43B #1695, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Visit the ruins of Monaco building, one of Pablo`s bombed penthouses back in the days.
Nowadays is an inflection park dedicated to the victims and real heroes of the conflict.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia
Visit Pablo`s community growing up and enter his private prison up on the hill, you`ll love the panoramic city views.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Placita de Florez, Calle 50, Medellin Colombia
At Los Olivos community, visit the house where Pablo got caught and see the rooftop where he ended up his violent career. Was it the DEA, colombian police, the pepes- who shot him-
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cementerio Jardines Montesacro, Carrera 42 25 51, Itagui 055413 Colombia
Visit Pablo`s grave and all his family, you will be surprised to find out Pablo rests in the middle of politicians and the elite of Medellin.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Monasterio Santa Gertrudis La Magna, Vereda Valle De La Miel La Catedral Zona Rural, Envigado Colombia
Also known as Cathedral.
Enjoy city views
Duration: 45 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"May be operated by a multi-lingual guide"
"Comfortable walking shoes are recommended"
"Flexible start time, please inquire"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Guides: Temperature is measured at the beginning of each working day"
"Periodic disinfection of vehicles"
"Use of antibacterial gel and alcohol"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff"
"Social distancing enforced throughout experience"
"Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas"
"Gear/equipment sanitized between use"
"Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized"
"Guides required to regularly wash hands"
"Regular temperature checks for staff"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 4 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Also pick up provided from AirBnB, please specify your full address with building name and apartment number
Airports- Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport, Medellin Colombia
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.