Escobar's History
(Starting 2 people)
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Lets dive into the fascinating and controversial world of Colombia and Medellín's dark history. Understand where Guerillas, Paramilitaries, Drugdealers and Gangs converged and how did Escobar connected them all for his own benefit?
For an additional 30 USD per person, you can choose to visit Comuna 13!!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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🚐 Private transport from Medellín
🕊️ Learn about Medellín’s violent past & transformation
🧭 Visit key historical sites tied to Escobar and drugwar
📖 Balanced storytelling with multiple perspectives
👥 Understand the impact on local communities
🗣️ Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
🕒 Half-day (approx. 4 hours)
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TOUR DESCRIPTION
Our tour begins in the south of Medellín, at the Memorial Center, a poignant site that honors the over 45,000 victims of the brutal drug war. This conflict, ignited by Pablo Escobar in response to the Colombian government’s threat of extradition to the U.S., gave rise to the infamous phrase: “I’d rather have a grave in Colombia than a cell in the United States.”
Next, we’ll visit San Antonio Plaza, home to one of the few remaining reminders of our dark past—a Botero sculpture destroyed in a terrorist attack during a concert, a tragic event that killed and injured hundreds of innocent people.
We’ll also pass by the “Virgin of Assassins,” once a shrine where hitmen (sicarios) prayed for protection before carrying out their deadly tasks. In Poblado and Lleras Park, we’ll explore two sculptures dedicated to the victims of paramilitaries and guerrilla forces, delving deeper into their historical impact on the region.
We’ll visit the Pablo Escobar neighborhood, a community built by Escobar for the poor, which still bears his name today. Here, you’ll gain insight into why many in Medellín still hold a complicated reverence for him, despite his criminal legacy.
Throughout the tour, we’ll present an unbiased look at Medellín’s history, allowing you to draw your own conclusions about this complex and transformative period.
End of Tour
No — the tour is educational and focuses on the social, cultural, and urban transformation of Medellín, and the impact of drugs and Escobar in our society.
Important historical contexts: Memorial Park, El Poblado Park, House where Escobar was taken down, Escobar’s neighborhood, San Antonio Plaza (Evidence of terrorism of the 90s), Commemorative areas, and educational landmarks.
No, but we could visit if you wish — optional and handled respectfully.
4–5 hours on average.
Yes — private transportation and bilingual guide.
Yes — we only visit appropriate and permitted areas.
Yes — presented carefully with historical responsibility, underage is responsabilty of parents.
No, only if you wish to add a museum of the family.
Yes, as well as drop off.
Comfortable shoes and clothing.
Yes — very common and perfect combination.
Light snacks included.
Yes — respectfully and when appropriate.
The tour continues, weather is constantly changing throughout the day, if it rains, we’ll just wait until it passes by.
Optional but appreciated.
- Fluent English Guides
- Private Transportation
- Entrance Fees
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All the information that we provide to our clients from the tours can be in English or Spanish, with no additional cost.
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