Pablo Escobar in Medellin : The Places That Tell Your Story
At a glance
Pablo Escobar in Medellin : The Places That Tell Your Story is a 3h – 4h guided experience in Medellín, Colombia, operated by AEROTUREX S.A.S. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 1,848 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $45 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private transportation, Admission to the Museum included according to the selected modality., A national beer.
Highlights
- Rated 4.8/5 by 1,848 travellers
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h – 4h
- Group
- Small group, up to 30 travellers
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Discover the story behind the myth on a tour of the most emblematic places related to Pablo Escobar in Medellin. Learn how one of Colombia’s most controversial characters left a mark that forever marked the history of the city and the country.
During the experience you will visit neighborhoods linked to its history, the Inflection Memorial Park, built where the Monaco Building once stood, and the Montesacro Cemetery, where Pablo Escobar and other key figures of this time rest.
The tour ends in the old cove house, now converted into the Pablo Escobar Museum, where according to the modality selected you can enter and discover objects, vehicles and spaces that preserve part of this history.
During the tour you can enjoy a national beer or bottled water as you explore the city and its history.
What's included
What's included
- Private transportation
- Admission to the Museum included according to the selected modality.
- A national beer
- Medical assistance insurance.
Not included
- Food or drinks not mentioned
- Deviations on the route.
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
We will pass panoramically by the Mystic Rose, which is a very important religious image for all Catholics in Colombia.
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Stop 2 · 45m
We will visit Parque de la inflection, where the Monaco building was previously located, a building that was owned by Pablo Escobar and his family, where the attack occurred that left Manuela's daughter, deaf in one ear, said building was demolished to give step to the construction of the inflection park, which is a park with commemorative plaques to the victims left by this violent time in Colombia and tells the story of the main attacks with car bombs carried out by the boss and the Medellin cartel, the The guide will take you into history and narrate the events that happened at that time in history.
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Stop 3 · 30m
We will visit the Pablo Escobar neighborhood, where he grew up in his childhood, this neighborhood had the first sports complex in Colombia, the first field with light in Colombia, and from there we can see the La Catedral prison, which he himself built
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Stop 4 · 40m
We will visit the Montesacro cemetery, which is the place where the remains of Escobar, his mother, his father and his closest cousin and right-hand man Gustavo Gaviria lie, we will also listen to the story of the murder of Gustavo, his son Gustavo Gaviria and Griselda blanco cataloged as the Black widow, who is presumed to be the one who started Pablo and Gustavo in the world of drug trafficking.
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Stop 5 · 30m
In our last stop we will go to the Pablo Escobar Museum, where you will see a lot of photos and their history.
Meeting point
We recommend arriving 20 minutes before departure time. The meeting point is La 9 Mall Gastroturístico, exactly in Cl. 9 #42 - 27, El Poblado, Medellín - Antioquia! Ask for Aeroturex.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Pablo Escobar in Medellin : The Places That Tell Your Story take?
The experience lasts about 3h – 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $45 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private transportation; Admission to the Museum included according to the selected modality.; A national beer; Medical assistance insurance..
Where does it start?
We recommend arriving 20 minutes before departure time. The meeting point is La 9 Mall Gastroturístico, exactly in Cl. 9 #42 - 27, El Poblado, Medellín - Antioquia! Ask for Aeroturex.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 1,848 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Medellín.
