Pablo Escobar Shared Tour of Medellín with Museum and Cemetery Visits
by Aeroturex
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Medellín reveals its complex history linked to Pablo Escobar on this shared motorized tour lasting about 3 to 4 hours. The tour begins with a panoramic drive past Virgen Rosa Mistica, an important religious icon for Colombian Catholics. Next, the group visits Parque Memorial Inflexion, the site where Escobar's former Monaco building once stood before it was demolished. This park features plaques commemorating victims of the violent era and recounts the major attacks carried out by Escobar and the Medellín cartel. The tour continues to the neighborhood where Escobar grew up, known as Barrio Pablo Escobar. Here, visitors learn about the first sports complex and first field with lights in Colombia, and get views of La Catedral prison, which Escobar himself built. Afterward, the group visits Cementerio Jardines Montesacro, the cemetery where Escobar, his parents, and his cousin Gustavo Gaviria are buried. The guide shares details about Gustavo's murder and the role of Griselda Blanco, known as the Black Widow, who is said to have introduced Escobar and Gustavo to drug trafficking. The final stop is the Pablo Escobar Museum, housed in the former cove house. Visitors may explore the museum interior, which displays many photos and historical information, or opt to photograph the exterior. The tour includes private transportation, bottled water, and medical assistance insurance. Food, drinks not specified, route deviations, and site tickets not on the itinerary are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Virgen Rosa Mistica
The tour passes by the Mystic Rose, a significant religious image for Catholics across Colombia, offering a panoramic view without stopping.
Parque Memorial Inflexion
The group visits Parque de la Inflection, located where Escobar's Monaco building once stood. The guide explains the history of the building, including an attack causing injury to Manuela's daughter. The park features commemorative plaques to victims of violence during the cartel era and narrates key car bomb attacks linked to Escobar and the Medellín cartel.
15 min
Barrio Pablo Escobar
This stop covers the neighborhood where Pablo Escobar spent his childhood. Visitors learn about the area's significance as the site of Colombia's first sports complex and first illuminated field. The nearby La Catedral prison, constructed by Escobar himself, is visible from here.
30 min
Cementerio Jardines Montesacro
The tour visits Montesacro Cemetery, where Escobar, his mother, father, cousin Gustavo Gaviria, and other key figures are buried. The guide recounts the story of Gustavo's murder and discusses Griselda Blanco, known as the Black Widow, who reportedly introduced Escobar and Gustavo to drug trafficking.
20 min
Museum Pablo Escobar
The last stop is the Pablo Escobar Museum in the former cove house. Visitors may choose to enter and view the collection of photographs and historical exhibits, or simply photograph the exterior of this 1980s house.
30 min
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.
End 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Pablo Escobar Shared Tour of Medellín with Museum and Cemetery Visits
by Aeroturex
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$90Overview
Medellín reveals its complex history linked to Pablo Escobar on this shared motorized tour lasting about 3 to 4 hours. The tour begins with a panoramic drive past Virgen Rosa Mistica, an important religious icon for Colombian Catholics. Next, the group visits Parque Memorial Inflexion, the site where Escobar's former Monaco building once stood before it was demolished. This park features plaques commemorating victims of the violent era and recounts the major attacks carried out by Escobar and the Medellín cartel. The tour continues to the neighborhood where Escobar grew up, known as Barrio Pablo Escobar. Here, visitors learn about the first sports complex and first field with lights in Colombia, and get views of La Catedral prison, which Escobar himself built. Afterward, the group visits Cementerio Jardines Montesacro, the cemetery where Escobar, his parents, and his cousin Gustavo Gaviria are buried. The guide shares details about Gustavo's murder and the role of Griselda Blanco, known as the Black Widow, who is said to have introduced Escobar and Gustavo to drug trafficking. The final stop is the Pablo Escobar Museum, housed in the former cove house. Visitors may explore the museum interior, which displays many photos and historical information, or opt to photograph the exterior. The tour includes private transportation, bottled water, and medical assistance insurance. Food, drinks not specified, route deviations, and site tickets not on the itinerary are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Virgen Rosa Mistica
The tour passes by the Mystic Rose, a significant religious image for Catholics across Colombia, offering a panoramic view without stopping.
Parque Memorial Inflexion
The group visits Parque de la Inflection, located where Escobar's Monaco building once stood. The guide explains the history of the building, including an attack causing injury to Manuela's daughter. The park features commemorative plaques to victims of violence during the cartel era and narrates key car bomb attacks linked to Escobar and the Medellín cartel.
15 min
Barrio Pablo Escobar
This stop covers the neighborhood where Pablo Escobar spent his childhood. Visitors learn about the area's significance as the site of Colombia's first sports complex and first illuminated field. The nearby La Catedral prison, constructed by Escobar himself, is visible from here.
30 min
Cementerio Jardines Montesacro
The tour visits Montesacro Cemetery, where Escobar, his mother, father, cousin Gustavo Gaviria, and other key figures are buried. The guide recounts the story of Gustavo's murder and discusses Griselda Blanco, known as the Black Widow, who reportedly introduced Escobar and Gustavo to drug trafficking.
20 min
Museum Pablo Escobar
The last stop is the Pablo Escobar Museum in the former cove house. Visitors may choose to enter and view the collection of photographs and historical exhibits, or simply photograph the exterior of this 1980s house.
30 min
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.
End 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.