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Learn about the life and death on this Pablo Escobar tour, 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
What You Can Expect
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.
The Pablo Escobar tour is a controversial experience that offers visitors the opportunity to explore sites associated with the life and legacy of the infamous Colombian drug lord. This tour usually includes places like Escobar’s former residence, the La Catedral prison where he was imprisoned, as well as the sites of some of his most notorious crimes. While some consider this tour to offer a unique insight into Colombia’s criminal history, others see it as an inappropriate glamorization of an individual who caused great suffering to Colombian society.
