Colombia has handed over a chunk of deceased drug lord Pablo Escobar's ranch, famous for its "cocaine hippos," to women caught up in the country's armed conflict, President Gustavo Petro said ...

The Colombian Government of President Gustavo Petro has begun the process of transferring parts of the infamous Hacienda Nápoles —once owned by drug lord Pablo Escobar— to women who were victims of ...

In Colombia, hippos introduced by Pablo Escobar in the 1980s have become a major issue. The population has grown to around 200, causing safety concerns for locals and tourists.

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a new travel blog. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. Notorious Colombian cocaine lord Pablo Escobar once lived in a sprawling estate known ...

HACIENDA NAPOLES, Colombia — The scavengers have come and gone. The lookout tower sentries have disappeared. The main house lies in ruins. And adorning one decrepit wall are three photos of the ...

Pablo Escobar was a Colombian drug lord and one of the most infamous figures in modern history. He rose from modest beginnings to become the head of the Medellín Cartel, which at its height controlled ...