Pablo Escobar
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The House Where Pablo Escobar was Killed: Narco-Tourism or an Important Symbol?
Medellín’s dark past tends to dominate its international reputation – even more so with shows like Narcos dramatizing (inaccurately) the reign of drug lord, Pablo Escobar. While the TV series depicts a suave criminal,…
Medellín’s Transformation: The City’s Past & New Story
Once labeled the ‘most dangerous city in the world’, Medellín has undergone a significant transformation. Now a must-visit location on any South America itinerary, the city has taken several measures to change not only…
The Two Escobars: Andrés Escobar’s Vision of Colombia Thrives, 20 Years Later
Ryan tells us about “The Two Escobars,” a documentary about fútbol star Andres Escobar and his hopes for his country during a time of great struggle.
Palenque Tours: Medellín’s History of Transformation
To tell Medellín’s story from the Pablo Escobar-era to the present day, German-owned Palenque Tours created the Medellín’s History of Transformation tour.
Hacienda Napoles: Pablo Escobar’s Former Home Turned Theme Park
Hacienda Napoles, located 4 hours east of Medellin, is the former home of Pablo Escobar. In recent years, it has been turned into a theme park.
Pablo Escobar: El Patron del Mal (Review)
Pablo Escobar: El Patron del Mal is a Colombian TV series which aired in 2012, and depicted the rise and fall of the world’s most notorious drug lord.
Pablo Escobar Trailer: “Escobar, El Patrón del Mal”
Tonight at 9 PM on Canal Caracol, a new TV series entitled “Escobar, El Patrón del Mal” begins. The series will chronicle the life of Pablo Escobar, as adapted from the book, “La Parábola de Pablo” by Alonso Salazar,…
Killing Pablo by Mark Bowden
Ever since landing in Colombia, and Medellin, in particular, I’d wanted to read Killing Pablo: The Hunt for the World’s Greatest Outlaw by Mark Bowden. In Cambodia, there was no shortage of opportunities to buy (knock…
La Catedral
For the photo of the week, this is a picture from La Catedral (The Cathedral) which used to be a prison built by Pablo Escobar, and is now a monastery. It is located way up in the hills of Envigado. Post by Holly.…
Address Where Pablo Escobar Was Killed
Editor’s note: See a 2019 update of this article here. Independently finding the location of Pablo Escobar’s grave online was easy. Trying to find the location of the safe house above where Pablo Escobar was shot and…
Pablo Escobar’s Grave
Paying a visit to Pablo Escobar’s grave in Itagüí, a town south of Medellin, Colombia.