Guatapé Day Trip

From beautiful colonial architecture to spectacular views from Peñón Rock: enjoy the best of Guatapé on this day trip from Medellin.

Guatapé Day Trip

We'll meet between 7 and 7:30 am at the meeting point of your choice. Then, we'll leave Medellín for Guatapé, which will take approximately two and a half hours. During this trip, we'll enjoy the mountainous landscapes of eastern Antioquia.

The first stop will be at the Piedra de El Peñol, also known as El Peñón of Guatapé. This monolith towers over 200 meters (656 feet) above the countryside. You'll have an hour and a half of free time to climb the 740 steps to the peak for panoramic views over the Peñol Reservoir.

Afterward, we'll stop at a nearby restaurant for a traditional lunch with a choice of three dishes. Following lunch, enjoy a 40-minute boat ride on the Peñol reservoir, featuring music and a festive atmosphere, showcasing Colombia's natural heritage.

The final part includes a guided walking tour of Guatapé, where you'll see landmarks such as the Church of Our Lady of Carmen and the colorful Plaza de los Zócalos. Afterward, an hour of free time to explore the town at your leisure. We will return to Medellín after a 12-hour excursion.

Lunch

You'll have a choice of three different menu options for lunch:

Menu 1: rice, salad, potatoes, patacón, and trout.Menu 2: same as Menu 1, with grilled chicken instead of trout.Menu 3: bandeja paisa.

If you require a vegetarian menu, please inform your guide. This menu includes bean soup, rice, salad, patacón, eggs, avocado, and arepas. All dishes are served with aguapanela, or sugarcane water with lemon.

Pickup

When booking, you can choose between two meeting points:

Parque del Poblado: pickup at 7 amEstadio metro station: pickup at 7:30 am

Children under 4

Children under 4 years old go free on this tour. However, for each child, there's an insurance charge of 1.50EUR.