Top Experiences in Guatapé (Pueblo de Zócalos)

Get ready to live a unique and fun experience with our exclusive tours! We want to ensure that your visit to this extraordinary destination is filled with unforgettable memories. We are excited for the opportunity to show you all the wonders that Guatapé has to offer!

Immerse yourself in the most complete tour to magical Guatapé, which begins from the vibrant city of Medellín. This full-day trip will take you to discover the most impressive landscapes in Colombia, ascending the 742 steps that will take you to the top of the imposing Piedra del Peñol. Explore the town's charming traditional streets, sail across Lake Guatapé on a boat, and admire the vacation homes of Colombian celebrities, as well as the ruins of Pablo Escobar's former residence. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

This tour includes round trip to your hotel

You will visit with us these 3 unique places, where you can learn from its history and get to know the real Colombian culture with an expert, you will also have accompaniment throughout the tour and have the time of your choice, our time is your time. We want you to live a unique experience with us and fall in love with the way we do things.

Get ready to live a unique and fun experience with our private tours! We want to ensure that your visit to this extraordinary destination is filled with unforgettable memories for you and your group. We are excited for the opportunity to show you all the wonders that Guatapé has to offer!

Immerse yourself in the most complete tour to magical Guatapé, which begins from the vibrant city of Medellín. This full-day trip will take you to discover the most impressive landscapes in Colombia, Explore the charming traditional streets of the city, sail around Lake Guatapé on a boat and admire the vacation homes of Colombian celebrities, as well as the ruins of ancient residence of Pablo Escobar. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

This private tour will give you a unique experience where you can enjoy at your own pace, customizing your trip to perfectly suit your preferences and expectations. We look forward to welcoming you to this incredible adventure in Guatapé!

The whole tour is a fun journey that includes different customized stops according to your preferences and expectations.

Discover the imposing Piedra del Peñol without distractions on our exclusive half-day tour! Enjoy a quick and private trip directly to this natural wonder, where you will have the unique opportunity to upload and capture the best photos. This tour is designed exclusively for you, giving you a unique and personalized experience. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Piedra del Peñol without worries or distractions, just you and this incredible natural monument. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

We offer great tour in the most beautiful place outside Medellin call guatape, with great colorful houses a lot of history and great place to visit.

Are you planning to go to the famous Guatapé but don’t really know how to arrange the activities? Don’t worry, we’ll give you the most complete experience. Let us guide you through Guatapé and El Peñol Rock in this whole-day tour that you won’t forget. Private transportation, local bilingual guide and tickets to the most appealing experiences such a climbing the rock of El Peñol and having a boat tour through one of the biggest dams in Colombia. Do not hesitate and have Guatape’s best.

● Leaving the city to visit the traditional and colorful Guatape town
● The worth doing challenge of climbing over than 600 stairs to the rock of El Peñol to have its stunning views
● 1-hour boat tour along the dam and learning its history and interesting facts
● Getting in touch with locals and taste traditional flavors
● The unforgettable experience of going to one of the most beautiful places in Colombia

Experience panoramic views on your way to one of the regions most prominent organic coffee villas nestled high in the Andes and learn the full coffee process hands-on. Be pampered by an expert coffee guide, who will make you a coffee connoisseur by taking you on a historical voyage through the rich coffee fields.during this 9-hour private tour.

Leave Medellín for the countryside as you enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off with your guide. Stop at a secluded waterfall on your way, immerse yourself in Guatape, a picturesque town, and learn about the coffee industry from an expert. Sit back and relax on the 2-hour drive in a comfortable, private vehicle while your guide shares the stories of the area, history, and culture. Breathe in the pure air in this rich landscape.

Climb the huge rock of El penol and enjoy the colorful town of Guatape discovering the colorful plazas and colonial homes

The driver is a young, lively person and is willing to help and support you at any time you need it, he will help you with anything you need such as suggestions, etc.
We offer a nice and private van for your comfort
We offer high quality photos and videos as well as drone shots totally free.
The experience can be extended or shortened depending on what clients require.
We pass through all the main tourist places, and if you need to make a stop or do some activity, the time is unlimited in this case.

Enjoy the most beautiful landscapes of the Peñol Guatape Reservoir.
Observe the wonderful landscape from Piedra del Peñol.
Visit the Peñol Museum and visit the house museum of the former drug trafficker Pablo Ecobar.

We always give our best in every tour, but most of all we get on time to every tour we do because we know your time is valuable and we want you to make the most of it wiuthout worrying at all about it

This 10-hour tour is designed for those who want to get a comprehensive idea of the countryside and the fascinating Christmas lights. Tour may be steered around according to your preferences and stops can be made during your journey. Feel free to start with early lunch or you may also do an early dinner instead in order to catch the spectacular Christmas lights later at night. Just let your guide know when you start to feel hungry so you can enjoy a tasty traditional lunch at one of the well-recognized local restaurants.

Get facts straight from the natives who witnessed the terrible times during the late 80´s. On this full day tour, go back in time to the places that had the most relevance throughout 44 years of Pablo´s life. Starting from his humble neighborhood growing up, all the way up to the buildings and mansions he accumulated during his life, including his private prison, cemetery, and his final hideout when caught in 1993. Combining both city and rural scenery, this comprehensive tour goes further to include one of the drug lord´s abandoned mansions by the Guatapé Lake.

This tour will provide a great learning experience as to what should NOT happen in society and which characters should be the real heroes.

Tour focuses on the victims by telling stories of those who suffer most, like police officers and government officials. Since there is no glorification, at the end you will understand how resilient the people from Medellin have been. In fact, it is the most innovative city.

An authentic little village paisa, a site that due to its uniqueness has become one of the must-see destinations for those who travel to Antioquia, There are 740 steps to access the top of the imposing monolith Peñol de Guatapé or Piedra del Peñol, 220 meters high,a strategic place for those who climb to its summit, as they achieve the best panoramic view of the region and the reservoir of more than 2 200 hectares.

Colombia is one of the countries with the greatest diversity on earth: species and landscape make this territory very comfortable and pleasant for travelers. Our customs are highlighted on the roads, the way we dress and how we interact. This is a trip through the landscapes and history of our country: Guatapé is one of the most visited towns in Colombia, and this is a space to take a tour without any rush, in a customized and personal way. In this trip, you will be privately with a certified guide, so you should not worry about waiting for other people, all the time is for you and we will take you to the most iconic and unique sites of this region.

You will be able to enjoy one of the most colorful villages in Colombia and get to know its culture, the history of the old town, and the hydroelectric dam.

The tour includes transportation and tickets to the rock, as well as a cup of coffee and travel insurance

An unforgettable Glamping experience and a true taste of Colombian countryside; waking up to birds singing, overlooking a pristine, crystal clear lake, and the aroma of some of the best cafe in the world.

Nature activities such as hiking, fishing, swimming, bird watching, and visiting a hidden waterfall, are all included in the menu, of course, so are the gourmet dinners, (including drinks with dinner), hearty, healthy breakfasts, and scrumptious lunches!

Every detail has been thought of so you need not worry about a thing, but to have your camera at the ready to capture the next amazing moment!

Lakeside glamping sites have you seemingly waking in a dream with their views, and naturalistic surroundings.

The team assigned to your ultimate comfort on this experience include; an online assistant (with whom you can ask anything/anytime from the time of booking), PADI certified rescue diver, certified boat captain, hiking guide, personal chef, personal maid, and tour host.

Our tour begins at the Marina Navegar where a boat will pick you up, our driver and a specialized guide will accompany you to have breakfast (included) in Guatapé, the town of the zócalos and they will take you on a TUK TUK tour guided by the most emblematic of the town. Then we will visit the Peñol stone, we will take a tour in a luxury boat (12 people max) and we will arrive at Volare, an experience hotel, where a typical lunch awaits us, a heated pool and private access to the lake for water sports (30 Min paddle or Kayak Included), swim or rest.
We will prepare to return by water to the Navegar marina. Ask about lodging options!

With our bilingual speaking guide, you'll experience paisa culture like never before, the color of the towns, the amazing colombian flavors. You'll have access to an amazing swimming spot and have an authentic homemade buffet lunch in a local farm. You'll be super comfy on our van with aircon and a small group of pals.

The guide will make you feel at home from the beginning to the end of the tour, you will feel safe at all times and know much about the culture of Medellin and Antioquia and apart you will get the best views of the area. it's an unforgettable experience.
The price of this tour is only for a vehicle of 4 people, if there are more than 5 passengers the price may vary. make your reservation now!

If you want adventure on quadbikes and a visit to the majestic rock of Guatape, then our Guatape and ATVs Tour is your best option.

We start our day with ATVs and a brief training to understand how these powerful machines work, then we start our ride driving through a forest on gravel roads with one of the most beautiful sceneries you will see.

After 1.5 hours the ATV drive is over, so we change our clothes and get back in the car to continue for our journey to Guatape, but before getting there you have the chance to try some exotic Colombian fruits.

After this brief but delicious stop we visit the magestic big rock and if you decide to climb it you'll see one of the most amazing views.

Finally, we visit the colorful and pictoresque Guatape town and we give you a guided tour in its landmarks as we tell you all the history.

In conclusion, this is a tour full of adrenaline, nature and history that you should not miss out, book now!!

We will drive for about 1 hour and 30 minutes depending of traffic from Medellin to Guatape
We will see as first the replica of the old peñol , this was a town that had to dissapear for the creation of the electric dump in 1972

If you want is possible to add a boat tour around the lake and have visual of the Hacienda La Manuela (Pablo Escobar House) and the Houses of Famous people from Colombia as James Rodriguez and David Ospina

Then we go to the ROCK! ,this is one of the biggest ones around the world , it has 220 meters high and 720 stairs , get ready because it deserves to be seen

Finally we go to the town of Guatape , this is one of the most colorful ones in Colombia , in there you will be able to have lunch !

We promise you will have and amazing day

Guatape has become the main tourist destination of Antioquia, and is deserved.
In this tour we can learn a lot about Colombian culture, we will see amazing landscapes, we will enjoy the lagoon and its activities.
This tour is full of color, history, magical corners, beautiful landscapes, nature and FUN.
It is an all-in-one, we guarantee it.

Starting your tour at 8am you begin your adventure with a beautiful scenic drive to a replica of Old Peñol in Guatape. This town square was constructed to look exactly like the sunken village of Old Peñol at the bottom of the manmade Peñol-Guatapé reservoir.

You then venture to Guatape Rock also known as Piedra del Peñol, where you can climb the 740 steps to reach the top and have an amazing 360° view of the surrounding area including the 500 km shore-perimeter dam.

Before you head back to Medellín you will make one more stop in your tour; Guatape town (The City of Zocalos) where you’ll walk the streets of this beautiful town and learn what is the Zocalo tradition and why it started. You’ll also get to visit the Plaza (main square), Remembrance Street, boardwalk (Malecón) the church and more.

On the Guatapé and Peñol Private Tour from Medellín you will live a transcendental and unique experience that you will not find anywhere else. Let me persuade you to book our exclusive private tour of Guatapé and Peñol, a trip full of culture, enrichment and the best experience of your lives.

Imagine discovering the best kept secrets of the region, going on a journey through the colorful roads of Guatapé. Here, you can enjoy the colonial architecture of its houses, adorned with detailed baseboards in bright colors.

But that's not all, tourist friends. Our exclusive tour will take you to climb the majestic Piedra del Peñol, an imposing geological formation with more than 700 steps that will take you to the top.

Book this private tour of Guatapé and Peñol right now and become the protagonists of a story that will mark you for life. Discover the essence of Medellín, its hidden wonders and its ancient tradition.

Experience breathtaking views of El Peñol and visit Guatape. This small group tour will take you to the colorful town of Guatape, where get to climb the huge rock of El Peñol, enjoy an amazing view and visit the promenade, plaza de los zócalos, climb the rock, take an amazing view of the lakes, colonial buildings and much more. Enjoy your tour while your professional photographer and tour guide shares with you the beauty of Guatape.  All entrance fees are included on this 7- 8-hour tour.

located on the east side of Medellin, we can find one of the most picturesque towns in Colombia: Guatape. It's a full day tour in which we can see a replica of what use to be the old and sunken peñol at first, then, we go to have a amazing view at the top of the second biggest rock in south america surrounded by the lake. We are never in a hurry so you have all the time to taste a delicious "michelada" and take all the pictures you want. The lunch is a tasty sample of Colombian gastronomy.  The next stop is a tour on a boat around the lake and we finish our trip in "plazoleta de los Zocalos", a colorful place sourronded by artisan souvenirs and coffee shops to delight a first class colombian cup of coffee.

We are exclusive services, breakfasts in our privet gallery house with many surprises around the house, lunch on a privet island, time to take an amazing shower in the lake, privet Boat trip and more more and more … come and discover with us.

Guatape is the #1 tourist attraction in Medellin and Antioquia.
The experience of meeting him by helicopter will save you almost 4 hours of travel by car. It will also allow you to enjoy the most spectacular landscapes from the air. More than 6,000 hectares covered in water to create this hydroelectric plant, which make this place a spectacular environment, with dozens of "islands", green landscapes and of course a huge monolith 220 m high in the middle of all this, La Piedra del Penol.

Also in this experience you will have a private boat tour and you will get to know the town of Guatapé.

Our tour begins in the morning at the pick-up point (place defined by the traveler) from there we leave for our coffee farm an hour drive from Medellín where we stay for approximately one hour and where we will learn about the entire process of cultivation and production of this traditional drink step by step. After enjoying a cup of the best and freshest coffee, we continue our journey to the Piedra del Peñol, a 200-meter-high monolith where travelers can enjoy one of the best views of Colombia. Upon returning from the top of the stone we continue the journey to the town of Guatapé where, accompanied by a bilingual guide, travelers will be able to walk and get to know this beautiful place full of color and colonial streets to finish in a restaurant in front of the lake where travelers can enjoy the best of local gastronomy. You will always be accompanied by a bilingual guide for any kind of assistance.

olombia has produced some of the toughest cyclists out there and no wonder! The country is filled with epic trails in steep mountains at high elevations. Going on a mountain bike ride is also an interesting way to see some of its iconic sites, like El Peñol, Guatapé. Only fifteen minutes away from the original town of Guatapé, take a ride along 30 km of single-track mountain biking. Greet local farm owners, fence gates, greet local ranchers, or give the odd donkey the right of way. Enjoy beginner, intermediate, or advanced single-track mountain bike trails depending on your skill level with an expert bilingual guide.

This tour will allow you to explore the places where Pablo was defeated by the colombian government, the innovative comuna 13 slum, the community Pablo sponsored for the poor, the museum created by Pablo´s brother, and the memory house dedicated to all their victims.

Next day, tour gets away from the city towards Guatape and El Peñol for stupendous 8 hours of beautiful sceneries. Entrance to the Peñol rock included. AND, private boat ride around the Guatape lake.

Monaco building

Catedral (Pablo´s prison)

Cemetery

Rooftop at Los Olivos where Pablo was caught

Electrical escalators of comuna 13 

Pablo Escobar barrio (community he created for the poor)

Pablo Escobar museum (entrance included)

Memory house (casa de la memoria with entrance included) 

Guatape and El Peñol (entrance to the Peñol rock included)

Private boat ride (insurance included)

Guatape Tour from Medellin

Walk through the colorful streets of Guatape and climb the Piedra del Peñol which has 740 steps and enjoy spectacular views of the surroundings. Cross the reservoir on a boat tour that offers a panoramic view of Pablo Escobar's estate, the city of Zócalos, and a charming church in Marinilla.

*Tour Guatape, El Peñol, Zócalos, old Peñol.
*Includes breakfast, lunch, travel insurance.
*Professional guide.
* Roundtrip transportation in air-conditioned bus.

This tour will allow you to explore the places where Pablo was defeated by the colombian government, the innovative comuna 13 slum, the community Pablo sponsored for the poor, the museum created by Pablo´s brother, and the memory house dedicated to all their victims.

Next day, tour gets away from the city towards Guatape and El Peñol for stupendous 8 hours of beautiful sceneries. Entrance to the Peñol rock included.

CATEDRAL (PABLO´S PRISON)

CEMETERY

ROOFTOP HE GOT CAUGHT

MONACO BUILDING

COMUNA 13

P.E. BARRIO

MUSEUM

HOUSE OF MEMORY

GUATAPE

On this surprising tour you will be able to see Pablo Escobar's mansion in Guatapé, a place full of history between lakes and beautiful landscapes. There you can have fun playing paintball in one of the most iconic houses of the Colombian Capo. Additionally, you can tour the estate on ATVs to delight in the landscapes. Additionally, we will climb the Guatapé rock using its stairs, to have one of the best views of the area. You can't also miss a tour through the beautiful streets of Guatapé, a colorful town adorned with its emblematic zócalos. Finally we will return to the hotel in Medellin.

There are about 26 holidays in Colombia and you can enjoy any weekend one of the most representative icons of Medellin with this 3 night 4 days package, including accommodation and private bilingual transportation from arrival to departure. This comprehensive trip puts together the most touristic icons along the city of Medellin and the beauty of the country side by Guatape and the Peñol rock.

This tour not only takes you from Medellín to Guatapé, but gives you all our information on the way to our destination. In addition, we take the most picturesque route between Medellín and Guatapé so that you can enjoy the most interesting landscapes,
includes transportation includes coffee farm this coffee experience how the coffee fruit is prepared and collected you will love it

This tour will allow you to explore the places where Pablo was defeated by the colombian government, the innovative comuna 13 slum, the community Pablo sponsored for the poor, the museum created by Pablo´s brother, and the memory house dedicated to all their victims.

Next day, tour gets away from the city towards Guatape and El Peñol for stupendous 8 hours of beautiful sceneries. Entrance to the Peñol rock included.

AND, private boat ride around the Guatape lake. PLUS, exclusive access inside La Manuela, one of Pablo´s mos valued mansions by the lake.

CATEDRAL (PABLO´S PRISON)

CEMETERY

ROOFTOP HE GOT CAUGHT

MONACO BUILDING

COMUNA 13

P.E. BARRIO

MUSEUM

HOUSE OF MEMORY

GUATAPE

PRIVATE BOAT RIDE

LA MANUELA

This tour will provide a great learning experience as to what should NOT happen in society and which characters should be the real heroes.

Tour focuses on the victims by telling stories of those who suffer most, like police officers and government officials.

Experience breathtaking views of El Peñol and visit Guatape. This tour takes you to the colorful town of Guatape, where get to climb the huge rock of El Peñol, enjoy an amazing view, and visit the phoenix, plaza de los zocalos, colonial roads, the lake, promenade, drive by Rionegro, Llanogrande, and much more. Enjoy with a relaxing hotel pick-up and drop-off while your professional guide shares with you the beauty of Guatape. All entrance fees are included on this 7 - 8-hours tour with lunch at your own expense

Thinking on your necessities when you are visiting Medellin for a short time we decided to make your travel plans easier with this great combination of Guatape rock, Guatape town and paragliding all in one day.

In this 9 hours tour you will be able to visit and why not to climb the 749 steps of the rock, to walk around the pictoresque Guatape town and learn its history with our certified bilingual tour guides.

And last but not least the paragliding flight will be an unforgettable experience since you will be flying over mountains, rivers and towns.

The green color of the mountains is so vivid that together with a 90 meters (295 ft) beautiful waterfall make you feel that you are flying over a paradise.

If you want to have a memorable experience in Medellin and have adrenaline flying around mountains then please do not hesitate to book this tour and enjoy the beauty of this region in a different way.

Book this private tour now, we promise you won't regret.

Book this combo tour now and discover top destinations with your professional guide who will offer you an experience that will certainly inspire you to come back. Tour may be adjusted according to your preferences and stops of your choosing can be made during your journey. This comprehensive tour is perfect for first time visitors and those who wish to get an overview of the city plus see the beautiful country-side all in one day.

If you're visiting Guatapé and the Rock, why not get the most of the trip and visit other beautiful areas in the region just taking a different road?

Not only will you visit the famous town of Guatapé and The Rock, but also explore another equally beautiful and more authentic town, plus, we visit a waterfall!

This tour offers a chance to see the real Colombia, beyond the stereotypes and misconceptions, a country full of beauty, diversity and resilience. Discovering the rich culture and history of the region, we'll gain a deeper understanding of the local communities and their way of life, is a perfect blend of culture and nature, leaving you with a lasting impression of the magic of Colombia.

In addition, we specialize in delivering exclusive tours, including private transportation and bilingual guides. We avoid large groups for a better and more personalized experience, where you have the freedom to ask any questions and customize the tour according to your preferences.

Our Private Guatape and Graffiti Tour in just one day encompasses two must-do activities when you visit our beautiful Medellin.

First we get to know first-hand the transformation of Medellin through the street-art and this neighborhood's history. We talk about how we passed to be one of the most violent cities to currently a city with a huge progress in social innovation.
We also discuss the challenges we are facing now as a city and the goals we are persuing.

After the graffiti tour in Comuna 13 we visit the magestic big rock and if you decide to climb it you'll see one of the most amazing views.

Finally, we visit the colorful and pictoresque Guatape town and we give you a guided tour in its landmarks as we tell you all the history.

In conclusion, this is a tour you should not miss out, book now!!

Our tour takes pride in bringing you a wonderful experience while you are in Medellin. From the second that you book your tour till the minute you leave our city, we are here to make you feel at home.

Our guides speak perfect English and Spanish and are educated on the history of each of our stops. They provide an unforgettable experience.

We are experienced in providing private tours and think that it is the best way to experience these places because this way our guides are fully dedicated only to you.

The permanent accompaniment, clean and spacious vehicles that generate comfort and safety to each of the travelers, we seek to have the smallest detail in front of each of the needs of the users so that they have a unique experience.

This phenomenal package brings the best of Colombia so you can admire in a bit over a week, with all accommodation included as well as day tours in every city. From arrival to departure, enjoy the best sceneries Colombia has to offer and interact with locals from every region:

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Enjoy the best of Medellin and the most fascinating villages around with this 6 nights 7 days package including accommodation and personal english speaking guide with private vehicle. From arrival to departure, you will be introduced into local customs and breathtaking sceneries. This comprehensive package puts together the best of the city of Medellin during a couple of days for introduction, museums, and shopping. A couple of days are spent visiting the most representative villages around Medellin such as: Guatape and Santafe de Antioquia, which are considered part of the national heritage. And finally, a full day to a coffee farm just 1 hour away from Medellin, where you´ll learn the coffee process from the hands of a real collector, enjoy lunch, and ride horses. Tours are fully narrated, and start times are flexible so you may steer tour around according to your preferences

In this amazing tour you will visit the Guatapé area, a beautiful region characterized by its beautiful lakes and its great mountains. We will climb the rock of Guatapé, to have one of the best views of the area. You cannot miss a tour through the streets of Guatapé, a very colorful town, adorned with its emblematic zócalos. We will also take a fun boat ride on the lake in a speedboat. To make this tour more interesting, we will have the opportunity to do a paragliding flight, we will cross the imposing mountains and we will have a spectacular view of the valley in the background. We will also enjoy a delicious lunch with magnificent views. The whole day will be loaded with many landscapes. Finally we will return to your hotel in Medellín.

Experience breathtaking views of El Peñol and visit Guatape. This tour takes you to the colorful town of Guatape, where get to climb the huge rock of El Peñol, enjoy an amazing view, and visit the phoenix, plaza de los zocalos, colonial roads,  the lake,  promenade, drive by Rionegro, Llanogrande, and much more. Enjoy with a relaxing hotel pick-up and drop-off while your professional  guide shares with you the beauty of Guatape.  All entrance fees are included on this 7 - 8-hours tour with lunch at your own expense.

The Peñol Boulder is one of the most spectacular destinations in the surrounding area of Medellín. The 200-meter-high monolith can be climbed with a staircase of 740 steps. Enjoy breath-taking views over the stunning surroundings full of green mountains and blue lakes. The village of Guatapé is famous for its church and its beautiful and the colourful painting of the houses of the village. This day trip starts with a scenic drive through the Eastern Highlands of Antioquia and a visit at the replica of the Peñol village. Get to know the history of the region before you travel to the rock to climb the 740 stairs of the Peñol Boulder. Be rewarded with awesome views over the unique landscapes of the Guatapé lake. Afterwards enjoy a delicious typical Colombian lunch on the waterfront of the Guatapé reservoir and take your time to relay, stroll around exploring the colourful village centre of Guatapé. In the afternoon discover the lake on a private boat ride before heading back to Medellín.

On this private tour of Guatapé, you will have the best accompaniment from our team, so that you feel safe and have a day full of beautiful experiences.
You will be able to see Guatapé from all its angles. You will have the opportunity to fly in a helicopter over the lake and enjoy its wonderful views. We will also climb the Guatapé rock using its stairs to have one of the best perspectives in the area. Additionally, we will take a boat ride on the lake to enjoy the pleasure of sailing. You cannot miss a tour through the beautiful streets of Guatapé, a colorful town adorned with its emblematic ZOCALOS.

Live a magical adventure! In this private all-inclusive tour, you will get to sail around Guatape and El Peñol lake in a motorboat, see Pablo Escobar's bombed lake mansion, try the best of Colombian fruits, have lunch in a beautiful lake villa, walk around Guatapé where you will get to know the local culture and have a grate cup of coffee. Finally, you will get to visit the Peñol Rock, walk it all the way to the top and enjoy the view. All this in the companion of a bilingual tour guide.

This is one of the tours that all our visitors choose, they will be impregnated with joy, colors and a beautiful experience. You won't regret it.

Guatapé is a municipality in Colombia, located in the Oriente subregion of the department of Antioquia. It limits to the north with the municipalities of Alejandría and Concepción, to the east with the municipalities of San Rafael and San Carlos, to the south with the municipalities of Granada and El Peñol and to the west with El Peñol. Its head is 79 kilometers from the city of Medellín, capital of the department of Antioquia. The municipality has an extension of 76 square kilometers.

We want our clients, visitors and tourists to take away the best image of our lands.

Enjoy a day trip to Guatapé, picking you up at your lodging in a comfortable car with A/C, your tour guide will drive you for 2 hours through several small towns before getting there. 

The entrance fee to the rock is NOT included, there you will enjoy its breathtaking view from the top, after that we will head to the "Zócalos" town, where you can try the Colombian gastronomy; then you'll walk around the town and will know all the history from the culture of Guatapé.

At the end of the day we'll come back to the city, OR WE CAN DROP YOU OFF AT THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WITH NO EXTRA FEE.

Our tours are designed to give you a unique and fun experience, and ensure that you take away the best memories of your visit to this wonderful destination. We hope to have the opportunity to show you all the wonders it has to offer!

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This private tour takes you to Piedra del Peñol, which is a very special mountain located in the Antioquia region in the Guatapé municipality and close to the little town of Guatapé. The best view in the world.

Our services are very complete, from the comfort of our vehicles to the kindness and services of our collaborators, making this adventure unforgettable.

Enjoy a private tour outside of Medellin to the famous Guatapé dam and El Peñol boulder. Enjoy a traditional lunch with the view of the water, the colorful town of Guatapé, hike El Peñol or you may swap the hike for a boat ride.

Experience panoramic views on your way to one of the regions most prominent organic coffee villas nestled high in the Andes and learn the full coffee process hands-on. Be pampered by an expert coffee guide, who will make you a coffee connoisseur by taking you on a historical voyage through the rich coffee fields.during this 9-hour private tour.

Leave Medellín for the countryside as you enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off with your guide. Stop at a secluded waterfall on your way, immerse yourself in Guatape, a picturesque town, and learn about the coffee industry from an expert. Sit back and relax on the 2-hour drive in a comfortable, private vehicle while your guide shares the stories of the area, history, and culture. Breathe in the pure air in this rich landscape.

Climb the huge rock of El penol and enjoy the colorful town of Guatape discovering the colorful plazas and colonial homes.

We'll visit a coffee plantation in Guatapé, where we learn from local farmers everything about the coffee process, from sowing the seed to drinking a cup of coffee, there you can collect the coffee and being for a while a coffee farmer.

As we are in Guatapé, we have to go to the rock
We continue heading to the boulder, get ready to climb more than 708 steps to reach the top, that adorns the landscape of eastern Antioquia and enjoy a breathtaking 360 degrees view from the dam and surrounding areas to capture unforgettable pictures.

Then we go to the town, where we enjoy lunch before strolling around the most important landmarks of a town full of color, friendly people and corners with fascinating stories that we are going to share with you, how the tradition of "zócalos" (house facades painted) started and why is important for the inhabitants; if you are a chocolate lover, there's a shop waiting for you, also you will have time to buy handicraft from the local stores.

Visit Guatapé with us and have the most comfortable experience, always managing your time and rhythm. This is one of best experience that you can have in your travel to Medellín, you will see a lot of beautiful landscapes and know a lot about the culture of the region. you will see one of the most beautifull town in all the contry, full of colors and handcrafted art in the houses

ALL INCLUSIVE PRIVATE TOUR (coffee, breakfast, lunch and entrance to the Piedra del Peñol attraction)

We are going to take the most extensive tour of eastern Antioquia, 5 municipalities and the attraction of the Peñol stone and Guatapé.

Not only do you enjoy the destinations, the entire trip itself is spectacular, the landscapes are incredible.

If you want to know Guatapé (one of the most colorful villages in the world) and the imposing landscape of Peñol stone and its reservoir, avoid stress and possible headaches and entrust your trip to experts. On this one-day tour departing from Medellin, our professional guides will introduce you to the stories of our villages and you will not have to worry about anything, since the continental breakfast, lunch and even the boat ride through the reservoir are included in shared services with other tourists.

Our tour will represent a unique experience for our visitors because they have a unique view of the reservoir, they will be surrounded by a lot of nature in which they can perform various activities such as; jet ski, boat ride, wakeboarding, it is an ideal place to rest from the day to day of a city. The tour will be carried out in a vehicle with a private driver, allowing our visitors to go at the pace they want. They will have drinks and snacks included during the trip that will be provided by the driver or guide. Likewise, we will facilitate the traditional Antioquian clothing
(Ruana, Carriel and Sombrero Aguadeño) and they will be able to enjoy the traditional drink of the region.

It is a tour with beautiful landscapes, good food and excellent personalized attention, our goal is for you to feel that you have a friend who accompanies and teaches you, the tour is private and personalized, you will get to know and visit the east of Antioquia while you learn about its history, the First stop is at the Phoenix monument, then the rock temple, we continue towards the imposing stone of El Peñol, when we finish we head to Guatape, after walking in this colorful town, we go towards the replica of the old Peñol and finally a tour by boat through the peñol-guatape dam

We will visit one of the attractions of the Antioquia landscape, we will walk in the picturesque town, we will visit a replica of the old town, we will take a tour in the reservoir and for the most sporty the stairs of the stone of the penis.

In this incredible experience you will be able to interact with different species of animals, feed them and take photos; navigate in one of the most important hydroelectric plants in the country, learn the history of its construction and visit the replica of the town that was left under water; You will be able to climb a natural monolith 220 meters high, enjoy its impressive 360° view and make unparalleled photographic records; You will also enjoy a delicious typical lunch in the most colorful town in Colombia and then you will take a tour of its main stone streets.

To begin our experience, we will travel by road for 2 hours to El Peñol. Upon reaching the STONE You will be able to ascend the 700 steps to the top of the rock to enjoy one of the best views. You can choose one of the following options that we have for you
Paragliding (TIME IN THE AIR 15mts)
Helicopter ride (TIME IN THE AIR 10mts)
including a boat tour, at the end we will take a ride in a TUC TUC through the town of ZOCALOS to learn about the history.

Join us on a journey full of excitement and fun as you explore the stunning landscapes of Guatapé from our exclusive themed bus! Our tour will take you through picturesque villages, colorful streets and majestic natural landscapes as you immerse yourself in the history and culture of this charming region.
Add even more adventure with our excursion to Pablo Escobar's famous Hacienda La Manuela, plus you will have the opportunity to visit an exotic animal farm. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in exciting adventure sports such as paintball, jetsky and ATV tours!
Plus, on our tour, you have the option to stay and return the next day at no additional price, allowing you to enjoy even more. Plus, you'll have extra time to explore the most iconic locations and capture Instagrammable photos that will take your breath away.

The transport is comfortable, we travel with all the regulations in force in our country, the driver-guide has the required licenses and experience necessary to carry out the Tour.

Guatape is a municipality located in eastern Antioquia, Colombia. 2 hours from the city of Medellin. It is a population characterized by its architecture full of colors and by the Piedra del Peñol being a monolith 220 meters high. This natural structure is also composed of quartz, feldspar and mica. To reach the top, you climb its 740 steps.

Reaching the top and seeing the spectacular landscape made up of mountains and the dam, is an unforgettable experience that will take your mind and your souvenir photos.

This tour is not just driving you from Medellín to Guatapé but providing you all our insight on the way to our destination. Besides, we take the most scenic route between Medellín and Guatapé so you can enjoy the most interesting scenery while many other tour operators take a shorter route where they do save some gas but miss out on showing the most amazing sites.

Upon request, we can include a visit to the well preserved town of El Retiro which has beautiful colonial style architecture.

Our reviews on Trip Advisor well reflect our commitment to quality and not ever taking our travelers for granted.

This full day tour which takes place east of Medellín, and takes you through the coziest and most representative villages in Antioquia: El Peñol and Guatape.

After 1.5-hour driving along natural scenarios with your professional guide you will arrive at El Peñol to discover the fascinating story of the town that sits today on the middle of the lake. The closest to heaven will be next when you walk up the almost 700 steps of the El Peñol rock which offers picturesque views of the region (entrance not included).

As a final destination, there is Zócalo town or Guatapé, both great places to enjoy lunch at your own expense and take a pleasant walk around this vibrant village and relax around the soothing lake.

Starting your tour at 8am you begin your adventure with a beautiful scenic drive to an outstanding coffee farm in Antioquia, where you will receive a full tour and explanation of how the whole process of growing the perfect coffee bean occurs.

Your next stop is Old Peñol Replica Town in Guatape. This town square was constructed to look exactly like the sunken village of Old Peñol at the bottom of the manmade Peñol-Guatapé reservoir.

You then venture to Guatape Rock also known as Piedra del Peñol, where you can climb the 740 steps to reach the top and have an amazing 360° view of the surrounding area including the 500 km shore-perimeter dam.

Before you head back to Medellín you will make one more stop in your tour; Guatape town (The City of Zocalos) where you’ll walk the streets of this beautiful town and learn what is the Zocalo tradition and why it started. You’ll also get to visit the Plaza (main square), Remembrance Street, boardwalk (Malecón) the church and more.

With tourism without barriers Colombia you will live a unique experience, based on customer service, family atmosphere and great enjoyment in each mentioned place.

This tour is private, we focus on you. We are specialists. We are going to tour the entire municipality of Guatapé and El Peñol. We are going to visit the largest monolith in the world, and we will walk on the beautiful dam where there used to be a town. We will see different municipalities in eastern Antioquia and we will also taste the exquisite flavors of this beautiful paisa land.

You'll be surprised.

This tour is informative and recreational since during the tour you will get to know the Peñol stone and its Guatapé town, you will learn about its history, the reasons why this great lagoon and a new town were created, you will walk through the streets and learn about its culture and customs. .

We will be able to get to know the town of Guatape and its surroundings, a place full of Antioquia culture, we will enjoy one of the largest monoliths in South America, ascending 700 steps to guarantee one of the best views in the area. We will take a tour of the dam in a private boat. In addition to this, we will enjoy a coffee tour in which you will enjoy the complete coffee process.

This tour is designed specially for you. To make the most of your experience, you will also visit an authentic colombian Coffee Farm and have access to many activities in the lake.

Only an hour and a half from the city of Medellin, is the place most visited by our travelers, La Piedra del Peñol, one of the most beautiful monoliths of the world with 220 meters of height and an unparalleled view of the Peñol-Guatape reservoir.

In this experience you will enjoy an unforgettable landscape while traveling by boat one of the most important dams that contribute to the energetic supply of Colombia. You will also have the possibility to climb the 740 steps that take you to one of the most impressive views of the reservoir. To culminate the day perfectly, you will explore one of the most colorful and beautiful villages of our country where you will cross the street of memories, the plaza of the zócalos, the boardwalk and its main park.

In this spectacular tour you will be able to visit one of the most beautiful towns in Colombia, Guatapé, where its culture full of skirting boards and colors will captivate you completely. The Tour to Guatapé from Medellín is one of the most sought after tours by travelers who come from different parts of the world.

The quality of service is undoubtedly a crucial differentiating factor. From the beginning to the end of the tour. The air-conditioned buses with reclining chairs will provide a comfortable and relaxing journey for passengers.
We will visit Alto del Chocho to interact with the farm animals and provide them with food, it is a charming detail that is appreciated by animal lovers. Furthermore, immersing yourself in a party space on the boat while touring the reservoir sounds very exciting. After visiting the Replica of Old Peñol, where you will learn about the history of the town that was flooded to make way for the Reservoir, you will go to the Street of Memories. This street is known for its zócalos, which represent the life of the town and the family.
Finally, you will have lunch. The area is famous for its exquisite gastronomy, so you will surely enjoy a delicious meal, later you will visit the great Peñol stone.

in this tour you will make 2 tours in the same day, guatape and climb the rock, and a nice coffee experience for the same price as one tour in 9 hours.

Our main attraction in Antioquia: The Peñol stone. This 220meter monolith contains 700 climbing walls which you can climb and marvel at the beautiful view. You can be the protagonist of an incredible photo shoot for your social networks from the top of the stone to the cobblestone streets and colorful streets of the town of Guatapé.

INCLUDES:
Guide (Spanish), medical assistance, transportation, Shared boat tour, Typical lunch in Guatapé.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
The ascent to the rock is not recommended for people with reduced mobility, with respiratory problems, older adults and children under 5 years old.
The trip to El Peñol takes approximately 2 hours.

DURATION: 8 hours

Disfrute de una experiencia completa totalmente privada y con un guia bilingue!!!
8 años de experiencia y con un maximo de 4 personas

Here you will get the most complete tour to the magical Guatapé, where you will have the opportunity to see the impressive Piedra del Peñol. This tour lasts for a full day and we will start from the city of Medellín. This is the perfect opportunity for you to get to know the most beautiful landscapes in the country, climb 742 steps to reach the top of the Stone, or walk through the traditional streets of the town. You can also navigate Lake Guatapé on a boat, there you will see the country's celebrity vacation homes, and the ruins of Pablo Escobar's old house.

"Discover Guatapé and the Peñol Stone, magical paradises full of color and charm, visit this incredible place, where you can enjoy adventure, interaction with animals, walks, beautiful panoramic views and much more!!"

GUATAPE GASTRONOMIC TOUR

Traveling is living, and we all want to know not only the places but also the characteristic flavors of each destination. YOU IMAGINE? Tour one of the most beautiful wonders of the world LA PIEDRA DEL PEÑOL while you learn about the history, culture and delight yourself with the main flavors of the region, experience GUATAPE AND LA PIEDRA DEL PEÑOL like never before, enjoy 7 tastings at different stops in the route.

Unique in the market, Two Tours in One Get to know the history of Antioquia Gastronomy and Live Guatape like never before.

Located just 2 hours from Medellín, is El Peñol, one of the main attractions offered by the city and the department in general. Here you will find La Piedra del Peñol, a 220-meter monolith that contains 700 climbing walls, which you can climb and marvel at its beautiful view. You can be the protagonist of an incredible photo shoot for your social networks from the top of the stone to the cobblestone streets and colorful streets of the town of Guatapé.

INCLUDES:
Guide (bilingual English - Spanish), medical assistance, private transportation, hydration, Entrance to the stone,  Shared boat tour, Typical lunch in Guatapé.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
The ascent to the stone is not recommended for people with reduced mobility, with respiratory problems, older adults and children under 5 years old.

Experience breathtaking views of El Peñol and visit Guatape. This small group tour will take you to the colorful town of Guatape, where get to climb the huge rock of El Peñol, enjoy an amazing view and visit the promenade, plaza de los zócalos, climb the rock, take an amazing view of the lakes, colonial buildings and much more. Enjoy your tour while your professional photographer and tour guide shares with you the beauty of Guatape. All entrance fees are included on this 7- 8-hour

Guatape, this eastern Antioquia municipality, located an hour and a half from Medellin, opens a world of color among its streets, adorned with baseboards that tell stories of the town and its people. They also call it the interior sea of Antioquia, the Acapulco of Colombia, the interior Cartagena, Paraíso Paisa, Remanso de Paz, the heart of Antioquia's East. It was named in honor of Cacique Guatapé, an inhabitant of this territory in the pre-Hispanic period. Another name he has had is the Ceja de Guatapé. The Rock of Guatapé or Piedra del Peñol, is a monolith 220 meters high located in Guatapé (Antioquia, Colombia). The Stone of El Peñol, composed of quartz, feldspar and mica, was climbed for the first time on July 16, 1954 by an inhabitant of the area, Luis Eduardo Villegas López. in the company of Ramon Diaz and Pedro Nel Ramírez until now the stone still belongs to the Villegas family. You can now access its summit by climbing 740 steps built in the monolith.

After you are pricked up at your place in our private vehicles we head east to the Guatape region.

Your first stop in this Guatape tour is to try different exotic fruits you don't even know existed, with delicious sour or sweet flavors.

Our second stop is a flooded town replica: at this place you will be able to see and feel what it was like to live in the actual flooded town. Your guide will tell you all of the history of this town and show some pictures of how it was before.

After exploring this replica, we'll go toward the Guatape Rock also known as Piedra del Peñol. At this massive rock you get the chance to climb up it. Once you reach the top, you can stay up there for as long as you wish as you get to witness one of the most beautiful views you have ever seen. 

Lastly you head to Guatape: City Of Zocalos. One of the most colorful and picturesque towns in Colombia. How did this Zocalo tradition start and why? Take this tour and find out!!. Book now!!

This tour is perfect for those smart travelers who wish to take advantage of a few hours stop at Medellin´s International airport Jose Maria Cordova and explore the beautiful country side. Does not matter if you have just a quick stop, our personalized tours will perfectly fit your needs allowing you to make the best use of your limited time while in Medellin. Being 45 minutes away from Medellin city and halfway to the incredible Peñol rock, the country side near the International airport is a perfect excuse to get out and discover the beauty of the area as you climb one of the top ten wildest stairways on earth.

Tour starts upon your arrival at Medellin´s International airport Jose Maria Cordova (JMC), where your private guide will hold a sign with your name outside of baggage claim. Just make sure and provide your full names and exact flight info.

This tour is perfect for those smart travelers who wish to take advantage of a few hours stop at Medellin´s International airport Jose Maria Cordova and explore the beautiful country side.

Does not matter if you have just a quick stop, our personalized tours will perfectly fit your needs allowing you to make the best use of your limited time while in Medellin.

Being 45 minutes away from Medellin city, the country side near the International airport is a perfect excuse to get out and discover the beauty of the area.

Tour starts upon your arrival at Medellin´s International airport Jose Maria Cordova (JMC), where your private guide will hold a sign with your name outside of baggage claim. Just make sure and provide your full names and exact flight info.

Get ready to live a unique and fun experience with our exclusive tours! We want to ensure that your visit to this extraordinary destination is filled with unforgettable memories. We are excited for the opportunity to show you all the wonders that Guatapé has to offer!

Immerse yourself in the most complete tour to magical Guatapé, which begins from the vibrant city of Medellín. This full-day trip will take you to discover the most impressive landscapes in Colombia, ascending the 742 steps that will take you to the top of the imposing Piedra del Peñol. Explore the town's charming traditional streets, sail across Lake Guatapé on a boat, and admire the vacation homes of Colombian celebrities, as well as the ruins of Pablo Escobar's former residence. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Live the best Private Tour of Guatapé and El Peñol with comfortable ground transportation, you will experience what it is to climb a 220-meter rock, it will be easier than you imagine, in addition to this, you will also fly over this rock in a Helicopter taking photos and videos for an excellent memory, you will visit the town of old Peñol with an incredible history, you will take a tour of the entire dam in a private boat for 1 hour, you will walk the colonial streets of the town of Los Zócalos, You will know the passage of the umbrellas and the street of commerce.

Enjoy this wonderful tour in Guatape Antioquia, a beautiful town located just 84 km from the city of Medellin, surrounded by a gigantic dam which gave way to one of the largest hydroelectric plants in the country, I enjoyed an unforgettable day, visiting the replica of the old peñol, then visit the famous peñol stone and finally we will take a tour of the wonderful and colorful main square of guatape, in 6 hours you will enjoy beautiful landscapes and incredible moments.