Day Trip to Guatape + La Manuela Estate

Want to visit one of the most beautiful villages in Colombia? On this day trip from Medellín, we'll go to Guatapé on a typical chiva bus. We'll also take a boat to La Manuela, a famous estate owned by the notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar.

Day Trip Details

We'll meet at the designated time at Calle 9, next to El Poblado Park, and from this point in Medellín, we'll make our way east on a traditional chiva bus.

During the trip, we'll enjoy a tasting of three traditional Colombian products. First, we'll visit the Alto del Chocho Farm to see animals such as alpacas, llamas, pigs, and horses.

Next, we will reach Guatapé. Our first stop will be at Piedra del Peñol, where you can climb 740 stairs for views of the Peñol-Guatapé Reservoir.

We'll then visit the historical centre of Guatapé, known for its colorful streets, including a popular Instagram spot featuring umbrellas.

Afterward, a full Paisa lunch will be enjoyed at a restaurant on the pier. We will then take a boat across the Guatpé Reservoir to La Manuela estate, previously owned by Pablo Escobar.

At the estate, we'll have a guided tour of its remains, followed by about 1 hour of free time to engage in activities such as paintballing, or renting a jet ski or an ATV.

Lastly, we will return by boat to Guatapé, where the chiva will take us back to Medellín. The day trip will last approximately 10 to 11 hours.