Description
Back in the early 1990s, Medelln was considered the most dangerous city in the world. Pablo Escobar and the Cartel of Medelln controlled huge parts of the international cocaine traffic. Thus, the reign of El Patrn came to its end and just a few years later Medelln began to change when local politicians started to invest heavily in infrastructure and public education. Nevertheless, the transformation of Medelln is an ongoing process of impressive social and urban change that will be witnessed on this tour.
Get to know the new memorial park of the dark years of Pablo Escobar, built on one of his former properties and honor the countless victims. Explore the Casa de la Memoria - an urban conflict investigation centre that offers exclusive insights into the controversial part of the citys recent history - nowadays a place of hope and a landmark of social transformation. The private expert guide provides insider information on the historical dimension of the phenomenon of Pablo Escobar and tour guestswill obtain a deeper understanding of the unique history of Medelln and the uniqueness of its transformation. Join Palenque Tours on an exciting tour through the history and present of Medelln and learn more about the transformation of this fascinating metropolis.
Duration: 4 hours