Pablo Escobar and Griselda Blanco Historical Tour in Medellin

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Parque Memorial Inflexion

  Built on the site of the former Monaco building, this memorial invites reflection on the impact that drug violence had on Medellin and Colombia. Here you will learn how the city has transformed one of the most controversial symbols of its history into a space dedicated to the memory of the victims and the resilience of its inhabitants.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2

  Visit the famous private prison where Pablo Escobar was held between 1991 and 1992. During this stop you will discover the negotiations that allowed its construction, the amenities that it enjoyed and the events that led to its subsequent escape. In addition, you will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over Medellin.

  50 minutes • Admission ticket included
• (Pass by)

  Discover one of the most representative places of Pablo Escobar’s youth. In this sector of Envigado you will learn about his early years, his relationship with the local community and how he began the path that would make him one of the best known and controversial figures in recent Colombian history.

  Admission ticket free
• 3
  Cementerio Jardines Montesacro

  Explore the place where the remains of Pablo Escobar and other characters linked to the history of drug trafficking in Colombia rest. During this stop you will learn about the events that followed Escobar’s death and how his legacy continues to generate debate decades later. You will also discover the story of Griselda Blanco, known as "The Godmother of Cocaine", one of the most influential and feared women in international drug trafficking. You will learn about his rise in the criminal world, his role in the expansion of drug trafficking between Colombia and the United States, and the mark he left on the history of organized crime. This stop offers a broader view of the context that marked one of Colombia’s most violent eras.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4

  Tour one of the most important neighborhoods to understand the history of drug trafficking in Medellin. Here you will discover how the criminal organizations of the time operated and learn about real stories that show the social impact that this phenomenon had on thousands of families and communities.

  25 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Los Olivos neighborhood

  Visit the site where the operation that ended Pablo Escobar’s life occurred on December 2, 1993. From this point you will learn the details of the intense search carried out by the Colombian authorities and the events that marked the end of one of the most famous persecutions in history.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6

  Visit the site where Griselda Blanco, known internationally as "The Godmother of Cocaine," was killed in Medellin in 2012. During this stop you will learn about the history of one of the most influential and controversial figures in drug trafficking, his rise within international criminal networks and the impact he had on the development of drug trafficking between Colombia and the United States.

  25 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Barrio Pablo Escobar

  End the tour by visiting the community built for low-income families in the 1980s. Here you will hear stories of local residents and learn a different perspective on Pablo Escobar’s legacy, allowing you to understand the social complexities that still generate debate in Medellin and Colombia.

  50 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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