10 Things the History Books Don’t Tell You About Pablo Escobar

10 Things the History Books Don’t Tell You About Pablo Escobar

Most of us are familiar with Pablo Escobar because of the well-liked Narcos TV series on Netflix. He is a well-known drug lord. Despite his notoriety, a lot of information concerning this drug lord has mostly gone unnoticed. Here are 10 facts about this drug boss that you probably won't discover in a local history book.

By Paul Smith

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10 He’s the Reason There Are Hippos in Colombia

It is commonly known that Pablo Escobar imported and exported cocaine from Colombia. But he imported more than just that. Additionally, he brought in a herd of hippos for his personal zoo! The hippos weren't killed or exported once the drug boss was brought down. Instead, they were permitted to roam freely, and as a result, they currently live in areas around the Amazon River. Since the climate in South America is similar to the one they were originally accustomed to in Africa, the animals have adapted extraordinarily well to it. On Pablo's previous property, which has been turned into an amusement park, some hippos are confined, but others are allowed to roam freely. The question of whether the hippos ought to be exterminated in order to preserve Pablo's legacy or whether they ought to be preserved because they are a vital part of Colombian history is still being discussed today.

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9 He Was a Major Driving Force for Medellin’s Transformation

In recent years, Medellin has grown in popularity among tourists. In fact, it has been ranked as one of the best places to travel in South America! But it wasn't always like that. And a great part of its fame can be attributed to Pablo Escobar. No, we're not referring to how he popularized it. We're discussing how the city underwent a significant renaissance to erase the drug lord from its past. The government has invested much in municipal improvements over the past 30 years in an effort to combat the violence, hardship, and criminality in the city. As a result, enormous changes have taken place, including the construction of Colombia's sole metro system. Additionally, the city has made a concerted effort to remove locations with ties to Escobar and replace them with parks and cultural hubs. For instance, the Monaco Building, where Escobar previously resided, was demolished barely two years ago and rebuilt with a memorial park honoring the victims of the drug lord's bloody rule.

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8 There’s Speculation as to Whether His Death Was Suicide

Pablo Escobar was apprehended and killed on the roofs of some residences in Medellin, according to the United States DEA, although some claim that's not what actually happened. You know, the kingpin was skilled at dodging the cops, according to Escobar's son. He adhered to stringent guidelines to keep himself and his family safe, including going unnoticed, avoiding phone calls, and other measures. Escobar called his kid on a phone line while being aware that the DEA was after him and was actively listening to his calls. He gave his son a safety warning throughout the call and gave a strange type of farewell. Only a few hours later, Escobar was fatally shot by the DEA after being ambushed on surrounding rooftops. Although many claim that the investigative work was responsible for this, the conduct does seem peculiar. Many people are left to wonder if Escobar really wanted to be apprehended and was ready for his reign as the despot of Medellin to come to an end.

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7 He Was a Family Man

Pablo Escobar genuinely had a strong affection for his family, despite the carnage and damage he inflicted upon the world. Pablo made a special effort to make sure that his wife and children were secure, cared for, and loved, according to his spouse and children. He was capable of torturing a man and then returning home and acting as if nothing had occurred. Pablo also made sure his children understood the importance of kindness and generosity. Escobar appears to have known in his heart that what he was doing was wrong and wanted a better life for his children, even though it may sound bizarre to us now. The fact that his family was kept secure despite all of his nefarious transactions suggests that his efforts also paid off. Despite being very private and hidden from view, they are still alive and well today.

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6 His Prison Wasn’t Really a Prison

Pablo Escobar struck a deal with the Colombian government in 1991, agreeing to serve time behind bars in return for being spared extradition to the US. Pablo was aware that his sentence in Colombia would be much less harsh than the penalties of extradition. Pablo was willing to serve five years in prison, but only under certain conditions. He had a private jail erected where he would spend the remainder of his sentence. As you might expect, the kingpin constructed something that was quite different from a prison. Instead, he built a massive party house that had a bar, a nightclub, and a room for a pool. He was frequently visited and led an opulent life. Even though he was hidden from the public's perspective, he thought he was living the high life.

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5 You Can Meet His Brother if You Visit Medellin

One member of Escobar's family does not live a tranquil life away from the public spotlight while his wife and children do. In actuality, that relative is still alive, healthy, and prosperous because to Escobar's shadowy notoriety. He is his brother's keeper. In Medellin, there are several Pablo Escobar tours that are popular with foreign visitors. You will have the opportunity to have coffee with Pablo's older brother Roberto at the conclusion of the tour, which brings you to well-known Medellin locations associated with the drug lord's life. Roberto is a man who tends to be quiet and reserved, but he enjoys reminiscing about the past. Additionally, he will take pictures with foreigners and provide you with additional background regarding life during the younger Escobar's rule's turbulent period.

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4 One of His Former Homes Is Now a Theme Park

One Escobar property, the opulent Monaco building, was burned a few years ago, while Hacienda Napoles was spared. Escobar owned numerous holiday houses in the Antioquian countryside, including Hacienda Napoles. This location is special since the Antioquian authorities chose to convert the structure into an amusement park rather than demolish it. You can visit a petting zoo, water slides, and swimming pools today. There are no mentions of Pablo there either. You wouldn't be aware of the hacienda's troubled past unless you were privy to its inner workings.

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3 His Old Prison Has Been Converted into a Monastery

Do you recall the enormous, luxurious prison the drug lord built? Like so many other locations connected to Pablo Escobar, this one has been transformed into a location with a promising future. After Escobar's downfall, La Catedral, as it is known, was abandoned for a considerable amount of time. In reality, when a group of monks bought the site and started to reconstruct the prison, it was largely in ruins. The jail complex was given a new name by the monks, La Virgen Desata Nudos, and turned into a site of devotion. The inhabitants from the neighbourhood and the monks frequently congregate there for worship. You can still visit the prison, interact with the monks, and meet them. You'll discover a location, nevertheless, that is considerably dissimilar from where Escobar once resided.

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2 His Old Gardener Holed Up in a Bombed Home for Years

The shady past of many of Pablo's former properties has been erased through conversion. His Hacienda La Manuela, a property located on the shores of the Guatapé reservoir, is one structure that hasn't been updated and modified, nonetheless. A bomb detonated on this property in 1993, just months before the kingpin was shot and executed. It had been one of Escobar's most valued possessions before that. Escobar's gardener/guard remained in the house even after the bombing, residing there illegally and giving narco tours to anyone interested in seeing it. Many tourists went there in the hopes of finding unclaimed money from the drug lord's heyday on the property, but none have been discovered so far. The property is now off-limits because the Colombian government acquired ownership of it a few years ago. If you're truly interested, there are dodgy excursions that will take you out to the property. And if you don't want to take a chance, you may observe it from afar while riding one of the frequent boat cruises that pass by.

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1 He Almost Became the President of Colombia

Given how much violence he incited, it may be difficult to believe, but Pablo Escobar was actually quite well-liked by a large portion of the population in Medellin. Escobar had taken the time to establish himself as a valued member of his community, despite the fact that the majority of people were aware of his violent acts, his intimidation techniques, and his way of getting what he wanted. Escobar, you see, worked like a contemporary Robin Hood to win the affection and support of the locals. In other areas of the city, he gave the poor staggering sums of money in exchange for favors and to purchase their silence. As a result, many of the city's less fortunate residents looked up to him as someone who was trying to improve their lot in life. Pablo even decided to try his hand at running for president because of how well-liked he had become! His campaign was so effective that he probably would have won the presidency had Rodrigo Lara Bonilla, the justice minister, not spoken out publicly against the drug lord's crimes. Bonilla sacrificed his life to prevent a dictator from taking control of the nation.

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