Guatape Day Trip: Piedra del Penol Climb, Boat Ride, and Visit to Historical Pueblo
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El Poblado
Experience the ultimate Guatape day trip with a climb up the iconic Piedra del Penol, a scenic boat ride, and a visit to the historical pueblo. Book now!
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

  • Piedra Del Penol - Meet your tour guide at the designated meeting point in the center of Medellin early in the morning. We’ll travel directly to the famous Peñol Rock (La Piedra del Peñol) for approx. 2-hours.
    Here we’ll spend approximately 1.5-hour to give you more than enough time to climb the 742 stairs that take you to the summit to enjoy spectacular views of Lake Guatapé and the surrounding mountains.

  • Embalse Peñol-Guatapé - We will then travel for 20 minutes to board and enjoy a quit boat ride through the Peñol Guatapé dam (45-minutes ride), to enjoy the beautiful natural landscape that surrounds the reservoir.

  • Plazoleta de los Zocalos - The Plazoleta de los zocalos is the most colorful place in Guatapé.
    Around this place you will find different shops selling crafts, sweets and drinks.

Once we finish the tour, we will travel back to Medellin for approx. 2-hours depending on traffic.

What's Included
  • Comfortable transportation by an air-conditioned coach
  • All local taxes included
  • Exploration of the vibrant street of the umbrellas
  • Guided walking tour of Guatapé’s landmarks
  • Expert bilingual guide (Spanish-English)
  • Sweeping views of the phoenix sculpture and Marinilla
  • Picturesque views of El Peñol Town
  • Delicious lunch provided
  • Exclusive lake tour on private boats
  • Adventurous visit to the famous Rock
  • Travel insurance for peace of mind
What's Not Included
  • Does not include the entrance to climb the Piedra del Peñol (6 USD)
Additional Information

Climb the 742 steps to the top of the Piedra del Penol and visit the historical and charming pueblo of Guatape with the oldest and most trusted tour company in Medellin. This is the first and highest rated tour company with service to Guatape listed on TripAdvisor and We have received the 6 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor and rated in the top attractions for all of South America. Professional tour guides accompany you throughout the day during this 10- to 12-hour tour. This is the one tour you do not want to miss during your visit to Medellin, Colombia.

  • We recommend bringing comfortable shoes and clothes that allow you to walk and a light jacket that lowers the temperature in the afternoon.
  • Bring an original identification document, passport, DNI, or cedula to add them to the travel insurance and also the police may require it.
  • It is recommended to bring cash (the climb to the rock only accepts cash and Colombian pesos, 25,000 pesos per person ( 6 USD Aprox) ).
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
  • The order of the itinerary may change at the guide’s discretion
  • Remember If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • We adhere to tourism law 300 for No Shows. If you do not arrive at the Meeting Point at the designated time or you do not consume/use the agreed upon services, there will be no refund.
  • We operate in all weather conditions
Location
Parque de El Poblado
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Marylynn
Jun 19, 2024
Fun day of touring - Fun day of sightseeing. Bus ride was comfortable. Food was really good. Guides were informative. I recommend this tour!
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Marylynn_d
Jun 19, 2024
Fun all day trip to do from Medellin - Seeing the beautiful Colombian countryside during the ride was very nice. Climbing to the top of Guatapé is a must. The view is so cool! The first 150 steps are difficult but after that, not so bad.
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Yasmara_f
Jun 17, 2024
Great Vibes!!! - Our tour guides Alejandro and Sergio were very kind, and helpful. We had such an amazing time. The tour and the food was great. My suggestion dress comfortably 😊
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75katherinet
Jun 16, 2024
Day trip to the rock & Guatape. - Juli, the tour guide was brilliant on the whole trip. From start to finish. The trip to the Rock was certainly interesting. The people like me did not climb the rock. they just stayed on the ground whilst the rest of the group climbed the 659 steps. Also went to Guatape where you could buy souvenirs. She advised us which were the best shops to buy souvenirs from and went to both. In Guatape, they had a street full of umbrellas. Brightly coloured buildings with paintings around the base of the houses. Thank you Juli for making the trip special. Went on a boat trip around the reservoir which was low on water.
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Jamessi449xz
Jun 13, 2024
Awesome tour with great guides - Yuliza and Phil were amazing! Such great guides, and so happy and knowledgeable. It was a great tour with great views and perfect weather to see Guatapé. Thank you both 😊
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Melanie
Jun 12, 2024
Great day in Guatapé - Great guides and nice itinerary. Well organized. I even climbed the rock to the top...so push yourself to do it. Understand that it will be only an hour for free time in the town after a short tour, but I felt that was enough for my first visit. Lunch was very good. I think this tour was a nice value. I would definitely recommend.
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Mitchelle_c
Jun 10, 2024
Great Fun for Family - We had a great time. A+ Organization and keeping us imformed beforehand. The guide Yuliza, even shared her personal phone number in case someone got lost. Lunch was delicious and with alternatives to choose from. I would Yuliza as an excellent tour guide
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John_d
Jun 7, 2024
Amazing Time - Sergio was great — this was an amazing, informative tour. I would highly recommend this for someone looking to experience Guatape.
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Ayman_e
Jun 5, 2024
An all-day worth it experience ! - Climbing La Piedra del Peñol was the highlight plus visiting Guatape municipality, trying the chocolate from their famous chocolate store and the cinnamon roll.
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Eduardogs5221jz
Jun 14, 2024
Tatiana & Felipe are AMAZING - Trip is okay. The guides Tatiana and Felipe are really, really amazing. They are good. The value of the tour is 3 stars. Climbing the peñón is overrated. You get the same views from the restaurants at the base of the rock. Buy a drink and enjoy the free viewing points instead of climbing rock. The lunch included is okay. The boat ride is short, very short!! You have to climb and hike some hills to get there. Be prepared for that. You get an hour to walk around the town. It should be 90 minutes. You get what you pay for.
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