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- Spanish
Back in the early 1990s, Medellín was considered the most dangerous city in the world. Pablo Escobar and the “Cartel of Medellín” controlled vast 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.
Get to know the memorial park of the dark years of Escobar, “Parque de Inflexión”, built on one of his former properties, and honor the countless victims. Explore the “Casa de la Memoria” - an urban conflict investigation center – that offers exclusive insights into the controversial part of the city’s recent 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 Escobar and you will obtain a deeper understanding of the unique history of Medellín and the uniqueness of its transformation.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
When choosing private transportation will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel/apartment. Pick-up and drop-off service out of the urban perimeter has an additional charge. When choosing public transportation, if the hotel is located outside of the defined area, the meeting point would be Poblado Park.
We will send you the expert guide contact information at least 12 hours prior to the tour for managing those details.
Itinerary
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1Parque Memorial Inflexion
Get to know the new memorial park of the dark years of Pablo Escobar, built on one of his former properties, and honor the countless victims. 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 metropolis.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Explore the “Casa de la Memoria” - an urban conflict investigation centre – that offers exclusive insights into the controversial part of the city’s recent history - nowadays a place of hope and a landmark of social transformation.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Learn how the people of Medellin think about its most violent era.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Clothing Recommendations for Tropical Weather; comfortable shoes
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Clothing Recommendations for Tropical Weather; comfortable shoes
- Don’t forget to wear sunscreen
- Pick-up and drop-off service out of the urban perimeter has an additional charge
- Wheelchair and stroller accessible only in private transportation option
- When choosing private transportation will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel/apartment
- When choosing public transportation, if the hotel is located outside of the defined area, the meeting point would be Poblado Park.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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