Inside The World Of Cocaine Kingpin Pablo Escobar

When chased, Escobar’s last retreat was this modest apartment. (The much-later street art is an unintentional but ironic commentary.) (Paul Ross)

When he was hunted-down, Escobar made an exit through this now-sealed back window. The roof was made famous on the cover of Mark Bowden's popular book, <i>Killing Pablo.</i> (Paul Ross)

The long abandoned 5 story apartment bunker called “Monaco” was built as a home fortress for the notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar. (Paul Ross)

A swimming pool and nearby tennis court, once exclusively reserved for Escobar henchmen, have fallen into a Xanadu-like state of disrepair. (Paul Ross)

The burial place of Escobar, his family and a trusted bodyguard. (Paul Ross)

The simple marker of the once mighty Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar. (Paul Ross)

Cable cars ride high over the rooftops of a formerly violent area, making transportation accessible and providing spectacular views of Medellin. (Paul Ross)

The modern thriving international city of Medellin is a far cry from its wild drug cartel days. (Paul Ross)