Private Tour: Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Exploration in Medellin
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33 Ratings
Itagui
Embark on a private tour in Medellin to explore the legacy of Pablo Escobar and the vibrant neighborhood of Comuna 13. Understand the impact of drug trafficking and witness the transformation of the city into an innovative and safer place.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cementerio Jardines Montesacro - Pablo’s grave: here we talk about many perspectives and points of view about Pablo’s life, we intend on discussing the context in which Pablo was raised and to understand what shaped that period of violence and uncertainty, the causes and consequences
- Los Olivos neighborhood - We visit the property where the drug lord died, several conclusions, lessons and opportunities are presented, we explain the horizons and scope of both public policies and drug trafficking, including the legacy of this infamous being
- Comuna13 - This is the best way to end this tour since you’ll contrast the outcomes of Medellin’s city hall social investment and the dark days. In Comuna 13, we discuss the relevant aspects of the context of Colombia and Medelln in the past decades, highlighting those events that shaped the history of our region and turned it into a complex mixture of events, not leaving aside the progress and resilience we are known for. Let the city delight you with its urban art and transformation. We will also interact with locals and certainly contribute to the community. Each graffiti has a special meaning, and it all starts as a means of urban expression, relief, and above all as a form of inclusion. This is a space where we interact with the community and endorse the development and positive changes of the city
- Parque Memorial Inflexion - This is memorial park created by city hall and the National History Memory Center, with the purpose of paying tribute to all those people who lost their lives in a period of 10 years, it is a tribute to the people who, for their integrity, righteousness and honesty, serve as a role model to next generations.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Insurance
- Tea and coffee
- Parking fees
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
This is private tour, thus the best chance to take two of the most exciting tours in Medellin, for those travelers who have the schedule limited time: First, we focus on discussing different points of view around the country and the problems related to drug trafficking. Our purpose is the understanding of such scourge and its impact in our country, as well as the process the city has gone through in order to become an innovative and safer city. We do not glorify Pablo nor treat him as a hero, we simply seek to understand the political, social and economic context of that time.
Secondly,we visit comuna 13, the sample of strength and resilience of Medellin inhabitants. The city hall has implemented certain programs that have significantly improved living standards. You will learn about the history of our city, with its positive and negative aspects, you will discover the transformation of Medellín.
Location
Cementerio Jardines Montesacro
Carrera 42 25 51
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Titilayo_s
Mar 10, 2024
best tour ever - the tour was great, i learned so much about pablo that y didn’t even know about. our guide made sure to answer allot our questions to the best of his abilities and took great care of us. will definitely recommend him any day
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Ellie_l
Dec 6, 2023
Great tour! - Daniel was a great tour guide! Really enjoyed our private tour with him. We got all the information needed, without being overwhelmed. Daniel also provided us with tips on places to go in the city.
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Paroma_m
Jun 28, 2023
Communa 13- a history - Mateo- great guide and storyteller. Took care every step of the way. I enjoyed hearing the life of Pablo Escobar however the sadness of the violence in the region remains.
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Josephivy78
Jun 21, 2023
Mesmerize by medellin (and Juan) - Did the tour with Juan he was so nice, so polite. So knowledgeable about everything sing medellin. Enjoyed a traditional columbian breakfast and lunch with him, his english was great. Very nice guy. So nice I booked another tour same trip to El Peñón de Guatapé with him. Amazing time
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G2876abandrewm
Feb 2, 2023
A day not to be missed... - Cesar was an exceptional guide on all levels - punctual, fluent English, generous with his time and extremely knowledgeable. We booked this tour based on previous good reviews and were beyond delighted. Cesar has extensive knowledge of Medellin and its evolution from the terror of the 1980's to its reinvention through education and art today. He has the ear of the Medellin locals and is actively involved in the rejunivation of the city, particularly with its youth. This is not a tour to be missed with an excellent guide to get beneath the superficial and understand the real Medellin.
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Audreyatk
Jan 24, 2023
Fascinating and fun Medellin tour! - Daniel was a fantastic tour guide!! We learned so much about the history of Medellin, the impact of Pablo Escobar and the various perceptions of local people on those topics. He allowed us our time to explore comuna 13 and was very informative about the neighborhood and it’s complexities. Thanks again Daniel!!
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Voyager245057
Dec 9, 2022
Excellent tour - Wonderful tour with a lot of information to understand the reasons and the story around comuna 13 and Pablo Escobar's life. Daniel is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and with a lot of attention to the customer. I strongly recommend this tour.
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Katherinestulpin
Sep 14, 2022
Great tour! - Daniel was amazing! It was a super informative tour with tons of great sights and information. Would definitely recommend!
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Markgregory_s
Aug 28, 2022
Learning of Medellin's brutal history - I did this tour with Cesar from discovering Medellin. It was an eye-opener and insight into how negatively the world's most notorious narco-trafficker impacted those people in his own community. This tour is meant to glamourise Pablo Escobar or favour him. It is intended to focus on the pain he caused and the victims he left behind. The final stop on the tour is the memorial to the 46,612 people who were killed by Escobar's bombs and greed. This parc is a place of reflection and grieving. As Cesar pointed out, people still come to the park to pay tribute to their lost loved ones.
A slight distraction from the notorious drug dealer is a stop at Communa 13, which is a favela neighbourhood that transforms in the daytime into a collective space for artists, fashion designers, dancers, and musicians. It provides a glimpse into what it means to be from the barrio and is the only one that welcomes visitors during the day.
I highly recommend having Cesar take you on this tour because his connection provides an intimate look into Medellin's violent past.
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Gallifrey71
Aug 27, 2022
Unbelievable tour and insight into Medellin's past - I had the pleasure of doing this tour with Cesar on a Saturday. I am glad I chose to go with this company because the tour was private, insightful, and provided an unprecedented view of Pablo Escobar's impact on Medellin. Cesar provided great anecdotes drawn from personal experiences. The tour does not only focus on Escobar, it includes a trip to Communa 13, once a notorious neighbourhood and now a collective for artists, dancers, musicians, and more. The great part about this tour is that it is meant to confront Medellin's violent past and not glorify it. The immense animosity the people have for him is perfectly encapsulated on the last stop of the tour at Parque Memorial Inflexion dedicated to the tens of thousands of innocent victims of the drug wars.
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