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Pablo Escobar Tour with La Catedral Prison Visit and Art Book

Location Medellín, Colombia
$130
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Pablo Escobar Tour with La Catedral Prison Visit and Art Book offers a profound exploration of the life and impact of one of Colombia's most notorious figures. This 4-hour journey provides an objective and neutral insight into the historical context of drug trafficking and its consequences.

  • 🕵️‍♂️ Visit Parque Memorial Inflexion, a memorial dedicated to the victims of Escobar's criminal activities and the broader drug war.
  • 🏢 Explore the Former Monaco Building, once the main residence of Pablo Escobar and his family, now serving as a historical landmark.
  • ⛪️ Discover Monasterio Santa Gertrudis La Magna, where you'll access the public section of La Catedral and learn about its infamous history.
  • 🏰 Tour the remains of La Catedral, including areas such as cells, lounges, guard towers, and tunnels, while reflecting on Escobar's escape route.
  • ⚽️ Witness the site of the former soccer field and learn about the discoveries of a mass grave and cocaine lab as reported by site administrators.
  • 🌆 Stroll around the grounds of the old prison, with some areas reconstructed, offering a glimpse into Escobar's past.
  • 🏙️ Visit the Envigado neighborhood, where Pablo Escobar grew up, and see the house from his youth.
  • 🪦 Pay your respects at Escobar's burial site in Cementerio Jardines Montesacro, a location frequented by visitors and offerings.
  • 🚐 Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned vehicle included in the tour.
  • 📚 Gain access to download the digital book Medellín Up Close - Medellín de Cerca, enhancing your understanding of the region.

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Pablo Escobar Tour with La Catedral Prison Visit and Art Book
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Visit to the public area of La Catedral
  • Access to download the digital book Medellín Up Close - Medellín de Cerca
  • Bilingual guide (English-Spanish)
  • Travel insurance for the tour
  • Tips (optional and voluntary)

Meeting point
The meeting point is in the Parque Lleras area of El Poblado, on the corner of Calle 10th and Carrera 38. ("Calle" means Street in English). You can use the following Google Maps location to get there: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2NUSwAAwhkQSmrVJA
Return details
The meeting point is in the Parque Lleras area of El Poblado, on the corner of Calle 10th and Carrera 38. ("Calle" means Street in English). You can use the following Google Maps location to get there: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2NUSwAAwhkQSmrVJA

  • Parque Memorial Inflexion
    Former Monaco Building, the main residence of Pablo Escobar and his family. Today, it serves as a memorial to the victims of Escobar's criminal activities and the drug war in general.
  • Monasterio Santa Gertrudis La Magna
    We'll arrive at the section of La Catedral open to the public. From there, we'll show you the areas where the cells, nightclub, lounges, guard tower, tunnels, and Escobar's escape route were located. We'll also show you the site of the former soccer field and where, according to the site's administrators, a mass grave and a cocaine lab were found. You can always stand and walk around the grounds of what was the old prison. Access to certain areas may be restricted without prior notice by local authorities or administrators. Some of these areas have been reconstructed. Some photos added by users show close-ups of the cells, helipad, escape route, the interior of the nightclub, the guard tower, etc. However, as of June 2025, authorities do not allow walking through these areas any longer.
  • Envigado
    Neighborhood where Pablo Escobar grew up: You'll visit the Envigado area where Escobar's house was located during his youth.
  • Cementerio Jardines Montesacro
    You'll see Escobar's burial site, which receives numerous visitors, offerings, and talismans at different times of the year.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Pablo Escobar Tour with La Catedral Prison Visit and Art Book

    Location Medellín, Colombia
    $130
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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