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Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour
9.8/10
9.8 out of 10Features
- Free cancellation available
- 5h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Immerse yourself in 3 decades of Columbian history and go beyond the stereotypes
- Have your eyes opened as to the impact of the drug trade and cartels on Colombia
- Put yourself in the shoes of young people who saw drugs as the way to get ahead
- See the lively and colorful Comuna 13 neighborhood and its murals with a local
- Gain a wealth of information from your guide and a new appreciation for Medellín
Activity location
- Medellín
- Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Medellín
- Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
What's included, what's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Medellin or Laureles
- Water or coffee
- Private tour guide
- Private air-conditioned car
- Insurance
- Food
- Tips
What you can expect
Discover the political, social, and economic context of drug trafficking in Colombia on an eye-opening tour. Learn about Pablo Escobar's life, death, and impact. Visit Comuna 13 to see the inspiring transformation of what was once one of the most dangerous places in the world with a local guide.
After pickup from your hotel in Medellin, head to Cementerio Jardines Montesacro to visit Pablo Escobar's grave. Discover different perspectives and points of view on Pablo's history. Gain an understanding of the context in which Pablo Escobar grew up and what made him who he was.
Next, see Los Olivos Antioquia, the rooftop where Pablo Escobar died. Discuss the political and economic context of Columbia in the eighties and nineties. Discover the impact the drug lord's legacy still has. Then, visit Parque Conmemorativo Inflexión, a memorial to the victims of narco-terrorism.
Finally, explore Comuna 13 and its history. Marvel at street art and stories of Colombians whose strength and resilience turned this previously violent area around. Unpick stereotypes and discuss the importance of education.
Location
Activity location
- Medellín
- Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Medellín
- Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia