La Catedral Prison
The prison from which Escobar made his escape.
La Catedral Prison is depicted in the series as the prison where Pablo Escobar was held after his surrender. The series shows that Escobar escaped from this prison at the end of Season 1.
- Status
- Demolished (1992)
Lore & Background
Season 1 ends with Escobar's escape from the prison. It does not provide any information about the prison's construction, its interior, or the circumstances of the escape beyond this single event.
In Their Own Story
The source does not contain any narrative or story details about La Catedral Prison beyond the fact that Escobar escaped from it at the end of Season 1.
Reader's Guide
The prison is a key location in the series, serving as the setting for the climax of Season 1.
Did You Know?
- Season 1 ends with Pablo Escobar's escape from La Catedral Prison.
- The prison is the location where Escobar was held after his surrender.
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