Pablo Escobar tour and comuna 13

This is private tour, thus the best chance to take two of the most exciting tours in Medellin, for those travelers who have 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.



Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Cementerio Jardines Montesacro, Carrera 42 25 51, Itagui 055413 Colombia

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

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Los Olivos neighborhood, Cra. 79B #45d-12, Los Pinos, Medellín, La América, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

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

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Comuna13, Cl 45a 107 59102 MEDELLIN, Medellin san javier Colombia

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 Medellín 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

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Parque Memorial Inflexion, Carrera 45 15 172A 15 Sur-44, Medellin 050021 Colombia

This is memorial park created by the 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 (83-94), it is a tribute to the people who, for their integrity, righteousness and honesty, serve as a role model to next generations. Many people tend to glorify or idolize people like pablo escobar, after watching the series on many platforms. This is a space to raise awareness of the damage and negative legacy that narcoterrorism and the culture of easy money left on our country.

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duração: 4 To 5 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick you up at the place where you are staying

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Parking Fees
• Coffee and/or Tea
• Insurance

Não Incluído

• Lunch

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