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Guatapé is the most booked excursion in Medellín, and it is a full day. The village and the Piedra del Peñol lie roughly 80 km east of the city, about two hours each way by road and longer on a weekend afternoon. Listings quote ten to eleven hours door to door. The rock itself is a climb of around 700 steps; the colourful village and the reservoir come after it. Most tours add breakfast, a boat ride and lunch.
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⏱ 10.5 hours · 4.9 (15,546)
Join a tour from Medellin and explore Guatapé in style with premium transport, an expert guide, a boat tour, and local cuisine. Visit a llama farm and the Piedra del Peñol, and…
from €36 per person
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⏱ 11 hours · 4.8 (2,645)
Discover Guatapé and the Piedra del Peñol from Medellín on a full-day tour including transportation, breakfast, lunch, a boat ride, a certified guide, a visit to a llama farm, a…
from €37 per person
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⏱ 10 hours · 4.8 (864)
Discover Guatape on a small-group full-day tour from Medellin with comfortable, air-conditioned transportation, breakfast, lunch, a boat ride, El Peñol Rock, and time to explore…
from €56 per person
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⏱ 10.5 hours · 4.7 (504)
Discover the Peñol de Guatapé rock and enjoy a boat excursion to Pablo Escobar's Hacienda La Manuela on this immersive day trip from Medellín. Snap a photo on a street cover…
from €59 per person
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⏱ 10.5 hours · 4.8 (487)
Experience Guatapé in a day: Piedra del Peñol, colorful streets, boat ride, Colombian lunch, and breakfast. A complete experience from Medellín.
from €30 per person
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⏱ 11 hours · 4.6 (308)
Enjoy a full and magical day in one of the most colorful destinations in Colombia! We give you plenty of time and flexibility to explore each place at your own pace, without rus…
from €26 per person
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⏱ 10.5 hours · 4.8 (278)
Discover Guatapé from Medellín: Visit the Piedra del Peñol, cruise the reservoir, enjoy unique landscapes, and see the impressive 3D Giant Head for an unforgettable experience.
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.9 (275)
Climb the impressive monolith Rock of El Peñol on this day trip from Medellín. Ride a boat by the dam, enjoy a traditional Colombian lunch, and admire colorful streets and tile…
from €72 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 5.0 (80)
Enjoy a private day out in Guatapé that feels like a road trip with friends. Climb El Peñol, take a private boat ride, and explore one of Colombia’s most colorful towns.
from €152 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 5.0 (52)
Explore Guatape, el Peñol, and Marinilla on a private trip in Antioquia. Climb the 700 steps of el Peñol, taste local fruits, and tour a coffee farm to learn about Colombia'…
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⏱ 10.5 hours · 4.9 (51)
Experience Guatapé and El Peñol, a unique experience, in a small group limited to just 6 travelers!\nWe set off every day, so you can enjoy this magical destination without any…
from €53 per person
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⏱ 11 hours · 4.6 (50)
Discover the charming town of Guatapé and the El Peñol Rock on a day trip from Medellín and enjoy a boat ride on the Guatapé Reservoir and its beautiful view.
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⏱ 12 hours · 5.0 (42)
Fly by helicopter to admire Lake Guatapé on a private trip from Medellín. Climb the rock for a panoramic view. Take a boat ride and walk through the streets of the colorful town…
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.7 (37)
Discover Guatapé through its authentic flavors, colorful streets and breathtaking landscapes. Taste local specialties, explore El Peñol Rock and enjoy a scenic boat ride.
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· 4.5 (36)
Explore Guatapé from Medellín with round transportation, an expert tour guide in both english and spanish, boat ride, local breakfast and lunch, llama farm visit, and the iconic…
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⏱ 9 hours · 5.0 (35)
Journey to Guatape and its coffee farms, colorful villages, and famous rock on a private car tour from Medellin. Walk through charming streets and visit a coffee farm, learning…
from €142 per person
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⏱ 10 hours · 5.0 (28)
On this tour you will be able to do many activities and you will have great unique experiences to enjoy with your family and friends in each of the places we will visit, which o…
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⏱ 10 hours · 4.7 (22)
Discover vibrant Guatapé and the imposing Piedra del Peñol on this day tour from Medellín. Breakfast and lunch already included!
from €46 per person
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⏱ 8 - 10 hours · 4.8 (21)
Take a guided journey through Guatapé. Drive through El Peñol town and climb the stunning rock for the most breathtaking views from above.
from €105 per person
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.8 (19)
A straightforward experience with no tourist traps, designed for visitors who want to make the most of their time in the city and have the best experience.
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⏱ 10.5 hours · 4.8 (14)
Discover the Peñol de Guatapé rock and enjoy a boat excursion to Pablo Escobar's Hacienda La Manuela on this immersive day trip from Medellín. Snap a photo on a street cover…
from €70 per person
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⏱ 9 hours · 3.8 (10)
Have a traditional breakfast, join a guided tour to the colorful city of Guatapé, take pictures in the views from El Peñol Rock, enjoy a buffet-style lunch, take a boat trip aro…
from €86 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 4.6 (9)
Go rock climbing at the Rock of Guatapé with a certified instructor on routes for all levels. View the monument, rappel 40 meters, tackle a 30-meter-high via ferrata, and use an…
from €76 per person
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· 5.0 (8)
On this unique experience, discover one of Guatapé’s historic sites connected to the story of Pablo Escobar, surrounded by beautiful lakes and breathtaking landscapes. Learn abo…
from €340 per person
Check availability →Good to know: Ask what the price covers: the entrance fee for the rock and the boat are included in some tours and not in others, and so is lunch. Small-group and private tours cost more but give you time at the rock before the coach parties arrive. If you are not comfortable with 700 steps, the village and the reservoir are still worth the day.
Good to know
You can. Buses to Guatapé leave from the Terminal del Norte in Medellín and take about two hours, longer on a weekend afternoon. A tour costs more but takes care of the transfer between village and rock, usually adds a boat ride and lunch, and gets you there and back without planning. The Piedra del Peñol is around 700 steps, which you climb either way.
It is one of the most visited places in Medellín and guided tours run there every day. It is also a residential neighbourhood, not a theme park: the safest way in is a guided tour with a guide from the area, and the least safe is wandering off the route with a phone in your hand. Check the current travel advice of your government before you go.
The city sits at roughly 1,500 metres, so it is mild all year, with daytime temperatures that hardly change. The rainier months are roughly April to May and October to November, while December to February and June to August are drier. Showers can come at any time, and open-air tours such as paragliding depend on the day’s wind and cloud.
The international airport, José María Córdova, is in Rionegro, roughly 35 km from the city centre, and the drive takes about 45 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. Olaya Herrera airport lies inside the city and handles domestic flights. Allow for the transfer when you book an early tour on the day of arrival or departure.
It is a matter of taste, and it is argued about in Medellín itself, because the violence of the 1980s and 1990s is within living memory. The tours differ: some centre on the victims and on how the city changed, others are built on the legend. Read the description to see which kind you are booking, and treat promises of access to private or demolished places with caution.
Three to five days cover the main bookable things: Comuna 13 and the city in half a day each, Guatapé in a full day, and one more of coffee, paragliding or food. Keep the long days apart so you do not book Guatapé and a coffee-town trip back to back, and leave an evening for El Poblado or Laureles.
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