If you are looking for a tour to take selfies with Escobar stuff, this is not for you. This is for those who want to learn but being resppectful with the locals.
Do we talk about him? Yes, we do. But this tour goes beyond him.
It’s a walking tour about the global drug economy — from sacred coca leaves to international markets, and from economic forces to human consequences.
Our goal is to honor the victims and to shift the focus from Escobar to the systems behind this industry, with the hopes that one day there won’t be more victims of this war.
The tour takes place in El Poblado and ends at formers Escobar house, which is now the only memorial to the victims of his violence.
Payment:
This tour operates under the Pay-what-you-wish model.
This is not a narco tour. It’s a walking tour about the global drug economy — From sacred coca leaves to international markets, and from economic forces to human consequences. The tour covers Escobar’s history, but this is beyond him; Our goal is to honor the victims and to shift the focus from Escobar to the systems behind the story.
Discover the untold story behind the cocaine industry—from its indigenous roots to its global impact.
Beyond Escobar is a thought-provoking tour designed to explore the history, economics, social and environmental consequences of the drug trade in Colombia.
Through key historical locations and expert insights, this tour invites travelers to reflect on the complexity of the issue—without glorifying crime or promoting consumption, bringing the victims to the center of gravity.
2½ hours
Tour in English
(Spanish upon request for groups.)
Monday to Friday at 3:00pm.
If you see that one schedule is fully booked, put yourself on the waiting list, based on this we might open an additional group
Booking required!
This tour operates under the Pay-what-you-wish model.
Learn the difference between coca leaf and cocaine: traditional uses vs. illegal industry.
Understand the evolution of cocaine, the rise and fall of Escobar and how the drug trade finances the Colombian conflict.
Walk through the former mansion of the Castaño brothers, leaders of the paramilitary group “Los Pepes”.
Understand the global war on drugs and its real outcomes, including Plan Colombia.
Understand the economic forces driving this industry.
End at the only memorial in the city dedicated to the narco-violence – site of the former house of Escobar.
This tour does not promote drug use, drug trafficking, or glorify criminal figures in any way. All information shared is based on credible sources and academic research.
Parque Lineal La Frontera.
Parque de la Inflexión
