Guatape - Piedra Del Penol

Groups and even single travelers cannot leave Medellín without having taken the Guatapé Tour. Guatapé, a beautiful and colorful town, attracts thousands of people every year. This is done through its vibrant colonial city, its artificial lake and the beautiful stone of El Peñol.

Guatapé is packed with culture and its main attraction is a 7,000-foot monolith with 700 stairs. These stairs allow visitors to begin a 20-minute climb up this behemoth to witness a sight they won't soon forget.

Guatapé Tour – What to Expect

You don't need to be in shape for this tour, so hangovers are okay (but brutal). It takes about 20 minutes to climb the stairs and once at the top you can relax at a cool little viewing point where the photographs (worth their weight in gold) will be in order.

The excursion is not just a car trip to discover that you need to exercise. Guatapé is much more than that. It's a full day event where we'll pick up your group at 9am, brew a bunch of beers, and tour the sites. We will first enjoy the activity on the rock, but once finished, your bilingual guide will take you to the colorful city. Here we will stop to have a freshly brewed coffee and learn the history behind the lake you see before you.

Almost everyone enjoys this tour, but to really get the most out of it, we suggest upgrading to Guatape Boat Party. It's a great way to go wakeboarding on this truly magnificent lake or sailing on a big fancy pontoon boat with the crew.

Discover Guatapé on a day trip from Medellin. Take in views from the top of Piedra del Penol, discover the Zócalos area on a guided tour, try traditional, locally made Colombian food, and enjoy a boat ride of the Penol-Guatapé hydroelectric reservoir. Enjoy the green landscapes and rolling hills and mountains as you journey from Medellin to Guatapé. Ascend 742 steps, as you make your way up to the top of the Piedra del Penol for sweeping views of the area. Explore the colorful Zócalos of Guatapé on a guided tour of the resort town. Enjoy a typical Colombian dish made by natives of the small town. Tour a large section of the Penol-Guatapé hydroelectric reservoir on a boat cruise and enjoy the beautiful surrounding landscapes.