2-Day: Pablo Escobar, Comuna 13, Guatape Including Boat Ride and La Manuela
About This Tour
Explore two sides of the Medellín region on this 2-day private experience, combining a thoughtful look at Pablo Escobar’s legacy with visits to places that refl...
Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Medellin, Guatapé · Languages: English, Spanish
Know before you go: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE; ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED; Not stroller accessible; No public transportation nearby; Infants must not sit on laps; Infant seats unavailable; Not wheelchair accessible; Children must be accompanied by an adult; Guides: Temperature is measured at the beginning of each working day; Periodic disinfection of vehicles; Dress code is smart casual; Comfortable walking shoes are recommended; Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.; Hotel pickups commence prior to this time; Pick up at your AirBnB also, please provide full address with building name and apartment number.
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What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Fuel surcharge
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- All activities
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Day 1 On the first day of your Pablo Escobar Tour, you will explore the most important places in Medellín connected to the druglord. You will visit La Cathedral, Escobar's private prison he entered voluntarily in order no to be extradited to the United States and from where he escaped one year later. You will stand on the rooftop Escobar was shot on by members of the colombian military and also step by the cementary with his grave. In the innovative slum Comuna 13, the community Pablo sponsored for the poor you will experience colourfol urban art and escalators to help the locals get up the steep hills. The museum created by Pablo´s brother helps visitors to understand a little bit more about what really happened back in the days and the memory house dedicated to all their victims shows that Escobar should not be glorified and how much the people suffered from his actions.. Enjoy the grafitiWalk around historic district downtownEnjoy views from cable carVisit the oldest square in MedellinLearn about Pablo`s relatives and the black widowVisit Pablo`s hometown
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2Day 02
Day 2 On the second day of your tour, you will leave the city to enjoy the village El Peñol, located in the middle of a lake in these days. You will explore the town together with your guide and hear the interesting history of this place. For stunning views, you will get up the almost 700 steps of the Peñol Rock, a really breathtaking eperience and the incredible look over landscapes and the lake is totally worth the effort. After coming back down again, for sure you will be hungry and will head to the lovely village of Guatapé, where you can have lunch or buy some snacks and drinks. Also, you will enjoy a private boat ride around the beautiful Guatape lake and have exclusive access to La Manuela, one of Pablo Escobars´s most valued mansions by the lake. Discover the old Penolenjoy the viewsWalk aroundSail next to Pablo`s mansion by the lake (La Manuela)
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Medellín. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Medellín. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
