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2-Day: Pablo Escobar, Comuna 13, Guatape Including Boat Ride and La Manuela

2 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Medellín. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit key Medellín sites connected to Pablo Escobar’s history
02 Explore Comuna 13 and its colorful urban art
03 Learn about the victims at the House of Memory
04 Climb El Peñol Rock for panoramic lake views
05 Discover the colorful town of Guatapé
06 Enjoy a private boat ride on Guatapé Lake
07 Access La Manuela, Escobar’s former lakeside mansion
08 Private tour with hotel pickup and drop-off

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 reflect the city’s resilience and transformation. In Medellín, you’ll visit key sites connected to Escobar’s story, including La Catedral, his grave, Comuna 13, and the House of Memory, with a focus on the impact his actions had on victims and the wider community.

On the second day, leave the city behind for the scenic landscapes of El Peñol and Guatapé. Climb the famous Peñol Rock for sweeping views, stroll through the colorful lakeside town, and enjoy a private boat ride on Guatapé Lake with access to La Manuela, one of Escobar’s former lakeside mansions.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Medellin, Guatapé

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 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

Day 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)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Medellín. 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

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

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

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.