Guatapé and Piedra del Penol, Lunch Transfers and Guide

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This full-day tour begins with pick-up at selected hotels in El Poblado and Laureles to travel to eastern Antioquia. During the tour, you will pass through Marinilla and arrive at El Peñol, known for the planned flooding of its old town for the construction of the hydroelectric dam. There you will visit the boardwalk and the replica of Old Peñol.

Then you will see the famous Piedra del Peñol, a 220-meter-high monolith. You will have free time to make the optional climb up its 740 steps (entrance fee not included) and enjoy unique panoramic views.

The tour continues to Guatapé, the renowned “town of baseboards,” where you will walk through streets full of color and tradition. The tour includes a typical Colombian lunch and a stop at Alto del Chocho before returning to Medellín.

What's Included

Traditional lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Note: Pick-up only applies to hotels or accommodations in the El Poblado and Laureles areas. If you are not staying there, you can come to those areas or to our pick-up point at our facilities at Cl. 6 Sur #43A-200, oficina 1105, Building Lugo, El Poblado neighborhood, Medellín.
The return will be at the same pick-up location.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Marinilla

    scenic tour

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Penol

    Panoramic tour of the municipality

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Piedra Del Penol

    La Piedra del Peñol,” a 220-meter-tall monolith with 740 steps leading to its summit we’ll climb to the top to enjoy the beautiful views

    4 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Guatape

    One of the most colorful towns in Antioquia: known as “the town of the baseboards.” Here you can admire the 20th-century facades of the colorful houses, adorned with baseboards that symbolize the customs and trades of its inhabitants.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Panamericana Viajes

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