From Pablo Escobar to the City of Social Transformation.
The uplifting story of how Medellin went from murder capital of the world to a shining beacon of sustainable development for the rest of the world.
More Than a Tour About Pablo Escobar.
Scratch beneath the surface of Medellin’s complicated and often violent history to fully understand the macabre back story of notorious drugs baron, Pablo Escobar. Learn all about Medellin’s miraculous transformation after his death from no go to must go.
The Lowdown.
Back in the early 1990s, Medellín was considered the most dangerous city in the world. Pablo Escobar and the “Cartel of Medellín” controlled huge parts of the international cocaine traffic.
Thus, the reign of “El Patrón” came to its end and just a few years later Medellín began to change when local politicians started to invest heavily in infrastructure and public education. Nevertheless, the transformation of Medellín is an ongoing process of impressive social and urban change, all of which you get to fully understand on this uplifting tour.
Get to know the new memorial park, which tells the story of the death and destruction of the darkest days of Pablo Escobar. Built on one of his former properties to honor the thousands of victims the murderous drug dealer left in the wake of his violent war against the Colombian government.
Explore the “Casa de la Memoria” – an urban conflict investigation centre – that offers exclusive insights into the most controversial part of the city’s complicated history – nowadays a place of hope and a landmark of social transformation.
Your private expert guide provides insider information on the historical dimension of the phenomenon of Pablo Escobar and you will obtain a deeper understanding of the unique history of Medellín and the uniqueness of its transformation.
Join us on an exciting tour through the history and present of Medellín and learn more about the transformation of this fascinating mountain metropolis!
FAQs
What’s Included on this tour?
Private expert guide (English or Spanish).
Guided visit of the “Parque de Inflexión”.
Guided visit of the “Casa de la Memoria”.
Bottle of water (350 ml).
A contribution to a local foundation.
Carbon offsetting (tree planting) for all emissions.
Taxes.
Travel insurance.
What’s not included on this tour?
Services not mentioned in the program.
Tips to driver/guide.
Alcoholic beverages.
Who will enjoy this tour?
Independent travelers looking to understand the bigger picture. Visitors looking for a bona fide experience and that want to contribute to the positive development of the city of Medellin.
Is this a privatem or shared tour?
Private
What time does the tour depart and return?
Everyday | 09:00-13:00
Where does this tour depart from?
From your hotel or Medellin vacation rental.
From
$42
Per Person*
This is a private experience, just for you and your group. That means your guide will meet you at your hotel and you won't be joined by other visitors on the tour.
The type of transportation for this tour varies depending on your budget. For a more authentic and a lower-carbon footprint you can travel on public transport, or you can pay extra to have a private vehicle especially for you and your group.
As part of This Is Travel’s commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2025, we are currently offsetting all of the carbon emissions on our tours by planting trees with our local partners in Colombia. The cost of this is included in the price of the activity.
Selecting the type of transportation you would like below is the first step to book this activity.
*Based on two people booking.
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