La Catedral, Prison complex in Envigado, Colombia
The prison facility covered three hectares of land in the Honey Valley, featuring a soccer field, bar, and jacuzzi among its unconventional amenities.
Pablo Escobar entered La Catedral in June 1991 after negotiating with Colombian authorities, maintaining control over the facility until his escape in July 1992.
The transformation of the prison into a monastery by Benedictine monks in 2007 represents Colombia's shift from its complex history with drug cartels.
The prison location on the outskirts of Medellín provides access to guided tours that explain the history of Colombia's fight against drug trafficking.
The facility included a telescope installation that allowed Escobar to maintain visual contact with his family residence in Medellín during his incarceration.
Location: Medellín
Inception: 1991
GPS coordinates: 6.11778,-75.58500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:56
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