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, a typical Colombian bus.

During the trip, we will enjoy a tasting of three traditional Colombian products. We will first visit the Alto del Chocho Farm, where visitors can see various animals including alpacas, llamas, pigs, and horses.

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

After this, we will explore Guatapé's historical centre, known for its colorful streets, including a popular umbrella-covered area ideal for photos.

After visiting the village, we will have a full Paisa lunch at a restaurant on the pier. Following lunch, we will board a boat across the Guatpé Reservoir to La Manuela estate, previously owned by Pablo Escobar.

At the estate, we'll participate in a guided tour of its remains and have about one hour of free time for activities such as paintballing, or renting a jet ski or an ATV.

Finally, we will return by boat to Guatapé, where the chiva will be ready to take us back to Medellín, concluding the trip in a total of 10 to 11 hours.