Guatapé & El Peñol Rock Tour with Lunch & Boat Ride

4.8 (2,939 reviews) Medellín, Colombia
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Duration8h - 10h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 40 travelers

Overview

Discover Guatapé's spectacular landscapes, colorful streets, and traditional flavors.

Enjoy a full-day trip from Medellín combining gastronomy, culture, and nature in one of Antioquia's most charming destinations.

Taste 7 local specialties: strawberries with cream, tree tomato, hot chocolate, pandebono cheese bread, traditional fiambre, queso de siete cueros cheese, and solterita, a local sweet.

Discover the history of El Peñol before exploring Guatapé, famous for its colorful zócalos, Umbrella Street, and Plaza de los Zócalos. Then, enjoy a scenic boat ride across the reservoir and admire the surrounding landscapes.

Complete your adventure at the iconic El Peñol Rock. Explore the area or climb its nearly 800 steps for breathtaking panoramic views.

With transportation from Medellín and a local guide, this tour brings together authentic flavors, local traditions, and unforgettable scenery in one experience.

What's included

  • Tastings of local specialties.
  • Visit to El Peñol Rock and Guatapé.
  • Visit to Umbrella Street.
  • Lunch and boat ride across the reservoir.
  • Personal expenses and unspecified services
  • Climbing fee for the rock: 6 USD.

What to expect

  1. Guatape
    10h
    Your experience begins at El Poblado Park, where you'll set off on your journey with fresh strawberries and cream, followed by a traditional breakfast of pandebono (Colombian cheese bread) and hot chocolate. Next, you'll taste tree tomato, a fruit native to the region.

    Continue to the majestic El Peñol Rock, where you can climb nearly 750 steps and enjoy unforgettable views of the reservoir. After the climb, relax on a scenic boat ride across the reservoir while enjoying a traditional Colombian fiambre lunch, wrapped in a plantain leaf.

    Later, savor a crispy solterita before exploring the charming town of Guatapé, famous for Umbrella Street and its colorful decorative zócalos. Enjoy free time to explore, take photos, and shop for local crafts.

    To round off this day filled with culture and flavor, return to Medellín with one final tasting of queso siete cueros, a soft and delicious Colombian cheese.

    This unique experience combines gastronomy, nature, history, and the magic of one of Colombia's most beautiful towns.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is just one block from El Poblado Park. Upon arrival, look for the main entrance of La 9 Mall Gastronómico, facing Calle 9, and ask for the Aeroturex team to identify your guide.

End point

The meeting point is just one block from El Poblado Park. Upon arrival, look for the main entrance of La 9 Mall Gastronómico, facing Calle 9, and ask for the Aeroturex team to identify your guide.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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