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Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour

4.9 / 5

77 reviews

Activity provider: Discoveringmedellin.com
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    Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour

    Activity provider: Discoveringmedellin.com

    4.9

    77 reviews

    From US$ 57.99 per person

    Gain a nuanced view of Colombia's complex history on a private tour. Take in key sights in the life of drug lord Pablo Escobar and discover Comuna 13 and its street art through the eyes of a local.

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    Duration 4.5 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, Spanish
    Pickup included
    Please be ready 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
    Wheelchair accessible
    Private group

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Immerse yourself in 3 decades of Columbian history and go beyond the stereotypes
    • Have your eyes opened as to the impact of the drug trade and cartels on Colombia
    • Put yourself in the shoes of young people who saw drugs as the way to get ahead
    • See the lively and colorful Comuna 13 neighborhood and its murals with a local
    • Gain a wealth of information from your guide and a new appreciation for Medellín
    Full description

    Discover the political, social, and economic context of drug trafficking in Colombia on an eye-opening tour. Learn about Pablo Escobar's life, death, and impact. Visit Comuna 13 to see the inspiring transformation of what was once one of the most dangerous places in the world with a local guide.

    After pickup from your hotel in Medellin, head to Cementerio Jardines Montesacro to visit Pablo Escobar's grave. Discover different perspectives and points of view on Pablo's history. Gain an understanding of the context in which Pablo Escobar grew up and what made him who he was.

    Next, see Los Olivos Antioquia, the rooftop where Pablo Escobar died. Discuss the political and economic context of Columbia in the eighties and nineties. Discover the impact the drug lord's legacy still has. Then, visit Parque Conmemorativo Inflexión, a memorial to the victims of narco-terrorism.

    Finally, explore Comuna 13 and its history. Marvel at street art and stories of Colombians whose strength and resilience turned this previously violent area around. Unpick stereotypes and discuss the importance of education.

    Includes
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Medellin or Laureles
    • Water or coffee
    • Private tour guide
    • Private air-conditioned car
    • Insurance
    • Food
    • Tips

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    What to bring

    • Passport, copy accepted
    • Passport or ID card, copy accepted

    Know before you go

    • This is a private customized tour, the time is yours and there is no rush
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.9 /5

    based on 77 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.9/5
    • Transportation
      5/5
    • Value for money
      4.9/5
    • Service
      5/5

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    Hi. My wife and I completed the above private tour with our guide Juan. Juan was an excellent guide and provided us with full answers to all our questions. He made our tour very special and he also went the extra mile providing us with travel information for our stay in Medellin. I fully enjoyed the trip and Juan even helped to take pictures throughout the day. Five stars for the service we received 👏👏👏⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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    February 6, 2023

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    Juan was so kind and he knew answer to all of our questions. We were with a baby and he was full of understanding and helped us and adjusted the tour to our needs. Also took a lot great pictures of us it was such a wonderful day and I highly recommend this tour.

    December 14, 2022

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    The tour was great and Daniel was an amazing guide! He's knowledge of the community and the history were outstanding, but more importantly his passion for his people and their truth was phenomenal. We really felt like we learned about the Colombian people and their various perspectives about issues they have faced and their culture. Would highly recommend especially with Daniel as your guide!

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