Excursion to Guatapé and the Stone of the Peñol in Medellin

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12 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Spanish

Discover Guatapé on a day trip from Medellin. Take in the views from the top of the Peñol Stone, discover the Zócalos area on a guided tour, taste traditional Colombian food and enjoy a boat trip along the Peñol-Guatapé hydroelectric reservoir.
Enjoy the scenery and rolling hills and mountains while traveling from Medellin to Guatapé. Climb 742 steps to the top of the Stone of the Peñol for panoramic views of the area.
Explore the colorful Zócalos de Guatapé on a guided tour of the tourist city. Enjoy a typical Colombian dish made by the natives of the small town.
Tour a large part of the Peñol-Guatapé hydroelectric reservoir on a boat tour and enjoy the beautiful surrounding landscapes

What's Included

Transport by special tourist vehicle
Visit to artisan shops (Plazoleta de los Zócalos)
Road stop (optional breakfast assumed by the user)
Accompanying guide or driving guide for the tour.
Tour of the streets of Guatapé, observation of the baseboards on building facades.
Medical assistance card.
Visit to the municipalities: Nuevo Peñol and Guatapé. Visit the replica of old Peñol.
Admission and tour of the dam by boat, slab or boat according to number of people
Food not described in product.
Does not include ticket to La Piedra del Peñol.
It does not include other costs not specified in the programme.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • Medellin (Pass by)

    meeting points for collection, such as the metro station and the park in the village

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Piedra Del Penol

    This is a 220 meter high monolith located between the municipalities of Guatapé and El Peñol, which has 702 steps to the top. A marvel of nature, from where you can see the panoramic view of the reservoir of more than 2,200 hectares, consisting of several islands in green tones surrounded by calm waters that invite contemplation and rest. From there you can see the old location of the village, since a cross has been located that emerges from the water and serves as a historical symbol.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Guatape

    We'll get to the Malecon. A nine hundred meter walk that surrounds the reservoir, from where visitors embark on boats, boats, slabs, sailboats and jet skis to enjoy the reservoir.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    It was built to commemorate two hundred years since the founding of the municipality. Adorned by colored steps in which the technique of the baseboard stands out, it is an ideal square to talk, enjoy the gastronomy of the place, take beautiful photographs and buy crafts.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
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