Guatap Tour

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.

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.

It is a great experience in Guatapé that cannot be missed where you will discover beautiful landscapes and incredible places on 1 jetski for 1 or 2 people. The jetski has all the comfort to provide the best service. It is a very refreshing adventure where you can tour a large part of the Guatapé reservoir.

A helicopter flight is the best way to enjoy the best panoramic views of the Guatapé lagoon from a completely different perspective. We will explore the whole area from the air, we will go to the main town while enjoying the beauty of the landscape. We will also surround the rock of Guatapé in a 360 to appreciate it more closely. It should be noted that we have pilots with more than 20 years of experience in the aeronautical field. You can take spectacular pictures of the Guatape region from the Helicopter. We offer shared and private flights. Let's fly!

Full Day Tour. after one and a half hour driving along natural sceneries with your Camantours medellin professional guide you will arrive to el peñol to discover the fascinating story of the town that sits 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 pictures views of the region. As a final destination there is zocalo town or Guatape great place to enjoy lunch and take a pleasant walk around this vibrant village and relax around the soothing lake.

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.

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. we guarantee total satisfaction with totally personalized attention. 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.

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.

Guatape is a true ‘Hidden Gem’ within Colombia. Be sure to bring your most comfortable walking shoes as you will be climbing 740 steps to the top of the magnificent “Rock Of Guatape” This is a destination that you will be talking about for years to come as the views from the top are truly breathtaking and stunningly amazing. After the walk back down, reward yourself with an authentic Colombian meal at a locally owned restaurant followed by shopping for souvenirs which are hand made by locals. WE can also take a short drive with a 7 min walk through the jungle and take a dip in some beautiful waterfalls !!!

The emerald islands and monolithic Guatapé mountain are must-see attractions for anyone visiting Medellín for the first time. Tick off the city's top attractions with ease on a day trip that lets you skip the hassle of car rentals and navigation, round-trip hotel transfers and two meals create a seamless experience that requires no advance planning.

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.

get to know the lake from the inside living the experience of sailing a sailboat enjoying the breeze, nature and beautiful landscapes

Hello! We are Beatriz and Astrid. Like our names similar but different. We were born and raised in Guatapé, we saw and experienced the transformations of our small town and we currently lead various cultural processes in the municipality. On our 90-Minute Walking Tour of Guatapé, the main purpose is to immerse yourself in the historical charm of the town, allowing you to discover the fascinating secrets behind the zócalos, the picturesque streets, the local characters and the everyday stories that have brought this city to life. lovely town. During this tour, you will have the incredible opportunity to explore and marvel at the traditional streets and the charming Plaza del Zócalo, and other surprises that we have in store for you. Our team, made up of authentic locals, will delight you with captivating stories and anecdotes that can only be heard from the mouths of those who have grown up and lived here. We are sure that you will cheer up and enjoy every moment of this tour.

The Tour to Guatapé from Medellín is one of the most sought after tourist tours by travelers coming from different places in the world. In this wonderful tour you can get to know one of the most spectacular towns in our country Guatapé where its culture full of skirting boards and colors will captivate you completely. We will start towards Guatape Visiting a very Antioquian Farm where we can enjoy and take pictures with different Flames, Ostrich Horses and fish, we will know the Peñol town that was flooded to make way for the dam, then we will go to the Stone of the Peñol where you can climb to its top, giving way to the town of Guatape where we will visit the seawall, the park of Guatape and Plazoleta de zocalos. We will also take a boat tour of the Guatape Dam. The vehicle is privately owned, with air conditioning, reclining chairs and good sound where you can enjoy a comfortable and safe trip.

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.

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. .

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 best transportation service to Guatapé Our drivers are friendly and all our cars are in excellent condition.

One of the tours that you must do in your visit to Colombia is undoubtedly to Guatapé, with us you will visit not only the stone but also the replica of the stone, the peñol de guatapé, the plaza de los zocalos and the emblematic stone of the peñol de guatape. It is a complete tour where you can witness the pure and true history of Guatapé and the incredible feat of how an entire town was moved by the imminent flooding of the dam. This tour is aimed at adventurers capable of creating magical moments both in the plaza of the zocalos and in the climb up the 708 steps of the stone. With the company of our guides you will be able to live this unique experience in Colombia. Here you will also have the opportunity to taste one of the traditional meals of the region.

Guatapé, located on the banks of the Peñol-Guatapé reservoir in the department of Antioquia, is a colorful and picturesque town that is a popular tourist destination. The town is known for its houses decorated with colorful bas-reliefs, its impressive Peñol stone and picturesque location. A Guatapé tour is a great way to get to know the city and its main attractions. Tours usually last between 4 and 8 hours and include transportation, tour guide and entrance fees to attractions. This tour does not include entry to the Stone as it is paid directly at the entrance of it.