Guatapé Day Trip

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

Guatapé Day Trip

We'll meet at the chosen meeting point and depart from Medellín heading east. The trip to Guatapé takes approximately two and a half hours, during which we will enjoy the mountainous landscapes of eastern Antioquia.

We will stop for breakfast with two options and a vegetarian choice. Next, we will visit the Piedra de El Peñol, a monolith over 200 meters (656 feet) high. You will have an hour and a half of free time to climb the 740 steps to enjoy panoramic views of the Peñol Reservoir.

We will have a traditional lunch with three dish options at a nearby restaurant. After lunch, enjoy a 40-minute boat ride on the Peñol reservoir with music and a festive atmosphere.

The final part of the trip includes a guided walking tour of Guatapé, where we'll explore its landmarks such as the Church of Our Lady of Carmen and the Plaza de los Zócalos. After the tour, you'll have an hour of free time.

We will return to Medellín after a 12-hour excursion.

Lunch

You will have three menu options for lunch:

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

Please inform your guide on the day of the tour if you require a vegetarian menu. This includes bean soup, rice, salad, patacón, eggs, avocado, and arepas, served with aguapanela with lemon.

Pickup

Select between two meeting points when booking:

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, an insurance charge of 1.50EUR per child is required.