Group Tours
Guatape & Peñol Rock Day Tour
- 10 hours
- Medellín
- English / Spanish
- Small groups
A COLORFUL PARADISE THAT WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY!
Guatapé offers a unique combination of impressive landscapes, colorful architecture, tranquility and culture. It is a destination that you cannot miss if you visit Medellín or its surroundings.
This charming town transports you to a world of vibrant colors and dreamy landscapes. Its iconic Piedra del Peñol, an imposing monolith that challenges adventurers to climb its steps, offers a panoramic view that will take your breath away.
You can immerse yourself in the local culture as you walk through its streets decorated with artistic plinths and marvel at the picturesque architecture. The Guatapé reservoir adds a touch of serenity and fun, since you can enjoy water activities and relax next to its calm shores. You will not only find natural beauty, but also the warmth and hospitality of its people.
We will visit "La calle de los recuerdos", Central Park of Guatapé, visit to Pueblo del Peñol, visit to Réplica del Viejo Peñol, visit to "Templo Roca del Peñol", visit to Peñol Rock, visit to "Ave Fénix Plaza de los Zócalos Guarne" (panoramic), Marinilla (panoramic) and the Malecón.
Guatapé is a destination that will captivate you with its charm, becoming an unforgettable experience that you will not want to miss.
Meeting point
We pick you up at your hotel/hostel
*Located in Américas, Floresta, Laureles, Estadio, Manila or Poblado areas. For other areas you must arrive to the meeting point in Laureles provided when booking.
**You must make your reservation no later than 8pm (20h) the day before the date of your Tour request.
Finishing point
We take you back to Laureles or Poblado areas
*We verify your hotel/hostel location for drop off regarding the group route and car plate’s restriction
Included
- Roundtrip private transportation (pick up in Américas, Floresta, Laureles, Estadio, Manila or Poblado areas)
- Refreshment of typical Antioquian food
- Bilingual local guide in Spanish and English.
- Local breakfast
- Local lunch
- Boat trip at the “Represa” lagoon
- Assistance insurance
Itinerary
- Pickup location: Medellín (Hotel)
- Local restaurant (Van) (15 minutes)
- Local restaurant (Traditional Antioquian breakfast to start the experience) (30 minutes)
- Alto del Chocho (Van) (1 hour)
- Alto del Chocho (Panoramic stop to enjoy the landscape, see the llamas, and take photos) (20 minutes)
- Old Peñol (Van) (40 minutes)
- Old Peñol (Guided tour to learn about the history of the old town and its transformation after the construction of the reservoir) (30 minutes)
- Local restaurant (Van) (30 minutes)
- Local restaurant (Local traditional lunch with time to rest before continuing the tour) (1 hour)
- El Peñol Rock (Van) (20 minutes)
- El Peñol Rock (Time to enjoy the scenery and optionally climb the rock to admire the panoramic views of the reservoir) (1 hour 30 minutes)
- Guatapé (Van) (15 minutes)
- Guatapé (Walk through the town to discover its colorful streets, traditional zócalos, and enjoy free time for photos) (1 hour)
- Guatapé Reservoir (Boat ride on the reservoir to enjoy the landscape and learn about the history of the dam) (40 minutes)
- Van (2 hours) Return to: Medellín
Not included
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Extra drinks, food, or souvenirs.
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Tickets to El Peñol Rock: $25.000 COP per person
- Transfer back to the hotel
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Exclusive tour guide. Remember this is a shared tour, we’re sure you’ll meet new amazing people.
Recommendations
- An open mind to comprehend all our history.
- Water or your preferred form of hydration. This is a walking tour, and you may feel thirsty.
- Comfortable shoes and sunblock. You’ll walk about 5 km while also making some stops to listen to the guide.
- Comfortable clothes. No pressure to look amazing, feel free to wear what makes you feel better.
- Keep your friends close, and your belongings even closer. We’ll visit some crowded areas, so don’t give papaya!
