Learn about the life and death of Pablo Escobar, one of Medellín's most famous figures and Colombia's most notorious drug lord. This 2-hour historical tour takes you back in time and inside the life of Pablo Escobar, a man both loved and feared by millions of people. Learn about his extensive cocaine operation and visit three historical sites: the Monaco Building, the house where Escobar was killed and his final resting place.
Highlights
- Historical Pablo Escobar tour in Medellín
- Learn about the life and death of Colombia's most notorious criminal
- See the Monaco Building, the site of an assassination attempt on Escobar's family
- Visit the house Escobar died in and his final resting place
- Complimentary round-trip transportation and entrance fees included
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Pablo Escobar Historical Tour of Medellín
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View from CemeteryView of the city from the cemetery.Photo by: BanditUSA, 09 2012 -
TombstonePablo's tombstone.Photo by: BanditUSA, 09 2012 -
Monaco BuildingThe Monaco Building, now abandoned.Photo by: BanditUSA, 09 2012 -
WindowThe window Pablo Escobar jumped out of before he was shot on the roof.Photo by: BanditUSA, 09 2012 -
GroupAnother group visiting Pablo's grave.Photo by: BanditUSA, 09 2012 -
GravePablo's grave.Photo by: BanditUSA, 09 2012 -
HouseThe house that Pablo Escobar was killed in.Photo by: BanditUSA, 09 2012 -
EntranceEntrance to the house that Pablo Escobar was killed in.Photo by: BanditUSA, 09 2012 -
Useful Information
Pablo Escobar Historical Tour of Medellin
In 1975 and with a personal net worth of more than $25 billion, Pablo Escobar was the 7th-richest man in the world. His successful drug operation had allowed him to own luxurious residences, expensive cars and even airplanes. Although Escobar was held on charges such as murder, bombing, drug smuggling and money laundering, he was depicted at home in Colombia as a Robin Hood-type hero. He spent millions of dollars building schools, hospitals and churches in Western Colombia, giving back to the poorer communities in Medellín.
On this guided sightseeing tour, learn about his life at three historical sites. First, visit the Monaco Building, which was bombed by the rival Cali cartel in an assassination attempt on Pablo Escobar's family. Then, head over to the house where, on December 2nd, 1993, he was shot and killed by Colombian special forces. Finally, make your way to your third stop – Pablo Escobar's grave, located just on the outskirts of Medellín.
On this guided sightseeing tour, learn about his life at three historical sites. First, visit the Monaco Building, which was bombed by the rival Cali cartel in an assassination attempt on Pablo Escobar's family. Then, head over to the house where, on December 2nd, 1993, he was shot and killed by Colombian special forces. Finally, make your way to your third stop – Pablo Escobar's grave, located just on the outskirts of Medellín.
Recent Reviews of this Tour
Reviewed by Bandit, USA, September 2012
The story of Pablo Escobar has always intrigued me. I thought I knew a lot about him - I've seen the documentaries, watched the movies, read the books and articles and even the new TV show on Caracol (Colombian) TV. But this tour is different. You'll learn about the his life from a local's perspective who lived in Medellin during the years of Pablo Escobar and how it felt and what it was like. Visiting the three sites related to Escobar makes this tour eerie, but real. Also, I was in Medellin the week after Griselda Blanco was murdered and her grave was being done on the day I visited the cemetery. Creepy. Ask your guide to see her grave, it's close to Pablo's.
Reviewed by Anonymous, September 2012
Interesting private tour. A must-do when visiting Medellin. Pablo Escobar was part of the city's history and they won't forget it. They have learned from it and moved on to the great city it is today.
