La Manuela Estate Tour
Description
On this guided tour of La Manuela estate, you'll discover one of Pablo Escobar's most famous properties. Among its ruins and memories, you'll see how violence and the passage of time have shaped this home on the shores of the Guatapé Reservoir.
Tour Details
At the designated time, we'll meet at the Restaurant Pier. From here, we'll set off to enjoy a boat ride around the Guatapé Dam, which will have lively music on board.
During 20 minutes of sailing, we'll admire the cross that commemorates the old town of Peñol, now submerged under water, and pass by the Casa Museo del Peñol, dedicated to the memory of its inhabitants. We'll also see the luxurious houses of celebrities of Colombia and take in the privileged views of the stunning Stone of El Peñol from the water. You'll love it!
We'll disembark again at the La Manuela estate and start to tour the estate, one of the most famous properties of Pablo Escobar, located on the shores of the Guatapé Dam. Are you ready to explore a place marked by luxury, violence, and Colombia's most recent history?
You'll also see the original spaces of the property, and we'll share many stories and anecdotes, which will help you better understand the impact this site had on the region of Antioquia.
To make the tour even more complete, you'll enjoy a 15-minute guided tour of the main building, where you can see Pablo Escobar's room and the bunkers.
Finally, you can continue exploring the estate at your own pace. If you want, you can even participate in some adventure activities.
Tour With Pickup
During the booking process, you can choose the option that includes pickup and return transfer to your hotel in Guatapé.
Adventure Activities
If you're brave and want to explore the La Manuela estate in a different way, we recommend booking the La Manuela estate adventure experiences.
What's included
- Hotel pickup & drop–off in Guatapé (depending on selected option)
- Transport by minibus
- English–speaking guide
- Admission to La Manuela estate
- Admission to the estate's main house
- Boat ride with music on board
- Small groups, no more than 15 people
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
Depending on the option you have chosen, please head to the corresponding meeting point:
- Tours without pickup: Pier 72 Restaurant, next to the replica of the Peñol, Antioquia, Colombia. You can check the exact meeting point at the following Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/w5GDEZ8X5rKcqPAN8
- Tour with pickup: we'll pick you up at your hotel in Guatapé at the designated time
In both cases, please be ready at least 10 minutes beforehand.
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