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Guatape Full Day Tour: Explore El Peñol, Zocalo Town and Beautiful Natural Sceneries
5.0
358 Ratings
Medellín
Embark on a full-day tour to Guatape and explore the captivating El Peñol rock, Zocalo town, and breathtaking natural sceneries. Climb the 700 steps of El Peñol rock for stunning views and enjoy a leisurely walk in the vibrant village of Guatape.
Embark on a full-day tour to Guatape and explore the captivating El Peñol rock, Zocalo town, and breathtaking natural sceneries. Climb the 700 steps of El Peñol rock for stunning views and enjoy a leisurely walk in the vibrant village of Guatape.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Medellin - The journey begins with a convenient pick-up from your hotel, embarking on a road trip to El Peñol, a municipality situated 69 kilometers from Medellín. The first stop is at the replica of “Old Peñol,” a town submerged to create a vast hydroelectric dam spanning 2,260 hectares of water. An optional adventure boat ride (ticket not…
- Medellin - The journey begins with a convenient pick-up from your hotel, embarking on a road trip to El Peñol, a municipality situated 69 kilometers from Medellín. The first stop is at the replica of “Old Peñol,” a town submerged to create a vast hydroelectric dam spanning 2,260 hectares of water. An optional adventure boat ride (ticket not included) offers a chance to explore this stunning lake, showcasing breathtaking landscapes and attractions like Pablo Escobar’s “La Manuela” farm. Following the boat excursion, the tour continues to the towering Peñol Rock, standing 220 meters high with 740 steps leading to one of the world’s most spectacular views. The journey concludes in the municipality of Guatape, where vibrant houses and welcoming locals await. Visitors will explore the “Square of Zocalos” and the Guatape promenade.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Driver / guide
- Transportation in private vehicle
- Transportation to / from attractions
- Zocalos visit
- Rock entrance
- Morning snack
- NOTE: DO NOT BRING ANY VALUABLES
- Private tour
- Driver / guide
- Transportation in private vehicle
- Transportation to / from attractions
- Zocalos visit
- Rock entrance
- Morning snack
- NOTE: DO NOT BRING ANY VALUABLES
Additional Information
Entire Day Excursion.
Embark on an approximately ninety-minute journey through captivating landscapes with your Camantours Medellin expert guide, leading you to El Peñol, a town fascinatingly situated in the heart of the lake.
You will ascend nearly 700 steps up the El Peñol rock, a path that leads you closest to the heavens, offering picturesque views…
Entire Day Excursion.
Embark on an approximately ninety-minute journey through captivating landscapes with your Camantours Medellin expert guide, leading you to El Peñol, a town fascinatingly situated in the heart of the lake.
You will ascend nearly 700 steps up the El Peñol rock, a path that leads you closest to the heavens, offering picturesque views of the surrounding region. Your trip concludes at the vibrant town of Zocalo or Guatape, an excellent location to relish lunch, take a leisurely stroll and unwind by the tranquil lakeside.
- It can be operated by a multilingual guide.
- The availability of shows can not be verified without making a reservation. Credit cards will only be charged once the show’s availability has been confirmed.
Location
Medellín
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(358 Ratings)
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Kevinbi8724me
Oct 29, 2025
Kids Birthday Trip - Joshua was our driver and tour guide. We got to our destination pretty quick and safely. Joshua took great photos and videos of my family. This is my second review with Joshua. He was our driver and tour guide during our Medellin City Tour. So obviously he became an unofficial family member during our trip. He is very friendly, knowledgeable of his subjects and easily relatable. Important for long trips. All around great guy. Will use this company and his services again.
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Selena
Oct 29, 2025
Excellent Private Tour! - We celebrated our birthday and did a two day private tour with this company. Joshua was our guide and driver for both days and did an amazing job touring us around such as to Guatapé, Comuna 13, a boat tour and more. He is very knowledgeable about the area and provided great recommendations. I would choose this company again next time I visit Medellín.
Thank you!
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Journey67822296978
Oct 26, 2025
Recommended! - What a magnificent view on top of the mountain! The hike up is a small challenge, but definitely worth it. We have been in the morning, which was nice, because then it was not so busy
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Humbertomi690gm
Oct 14, 2025
Excellent - Excellent experience with the Joshua guide, giving the extra mile to make the experience spectacular 100 percent recommended, no rush and crowded buses.
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Ryanwn4617ny
Sep 13, 2025
Perfect Day in Guatapé with Joshua – Unforgettable Experience! - Our Full Day Guatapé Tour with Joshua was absolutely incredible and one of the highlights of our trip to Colombia!
The day started with a visit to the famous Guatapé rock (El Peñol). Climbing to the top was an unforgettable experience, with stunning panoramic views that were worth every step. Beneath the rock, there are charming little shops where we had a great time browsing and buying unique local gifts and souvenirs.
From there, we headed into the town of Guatapé, a beautiful, colorful place full of history and culture. Joshua shared fascinating stories about the town’s past and its traditions, making the experience both fun and educational.
We also enjoyed an authentic Colombian lunch that was absolutely delicious — the perfect way to experience the local flavors! Throughout the entire tour, Joshua went above and beyond, making extra stops along the way to ensure we were comfortable and having the best possible experience.
This tour was the perfect combination of adventure, culture, and relaxation. If you are visiting Medellín, I highly recommend booking this experience with Joshua. His knowledge, friendliness, and attention to detail truly made the day unforgettable.
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Navigate38372772210
Sep 8, 2025
Great Adventure! - Great day with Josh. Easy trip to the rock and then lunch and jet skiing in Guatape. Josh told us all about the history and arranged everything, including lunch. Highly recommended!!!
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731ailiny
Sep 1, 2025
Amazing day out! - We only had a few days in Medellin and were initially reluctant to do a tour that had such a long drive with young kids, but it was so worth it. We did a private tour so we could go at our own pace. Our guide Sebastian had a suggested itinerary, which included a stop at a farm before climbing El Pinol. But he was very flexible and we decided to go directly to El Pinol. I was so proud our 5 year old hiked all the way up by himself! Even our two year old took a few steps! There are a few small attractions at the base of El Pinol that caught our son’s eye, but since we spent so long at El Pinol, we didn’t have time to do a boat tour around the lagoon. We did take a walk in Guatape and a tuktuk ride. It was an unforgettable experience for all of us!
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B7617rkdonaldh
Aug 24, 2025
Great scenic countryside tour - This was an excellent day trip to see a beautiful area outside of Medellin. Our tour guide, Joshua, was excellent, not only taking us around but also answering our questions and providing great stories of the local history and culture. Highly recommend!
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Ali
Aug 17, 2025
A wonderful day trip a must do! Joshua was an excellent guide - We thoroughly enjoyed our day on this tour. Our guide Joshua was excellent and friendly. His English was impeccable which was a big help as my Spanish was very basic. Before arriving at the monolith rock we stopped along the way at a llama and alpaca farm. It was such a treat to pet them and also see other animals that were there. At the monolith rock, the area was stunning with spectacular views. While my friend climbed the rock, I did not due to a healthy fear of heights. Once the climb was complete (my friend raved about the spectacular views at the top). Joshua asked if we wanted to participate in any of the other tours in the area. We opted for a private boat tour. We caught the boat at a nearby home where we descended to the water below and met the waiting boat. The tour included details of the various homes (many celebrities and infamous individuals) who lived in the area. It was a beautiful area.
We then visited the town of Guatape which was a colourful and unique place definitely worth the visit. Lots of art shops and restaurants. We had lunch with Joshua (we treated our guide as he was so accommodating to our requests and many questions).
Joshua was helpful in translating if needed in some of the shops. In all a wonderful day, highly recommend this tour company. Thank you Joshua for a great day and memories made!
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Jaimerojocastro
Aug 17, 2025
Interesting excursion but too far by car - The excursion is very interesting, especially the stone of El Peñol and the visit to Guatape, the boat ride is a little poor, our guide, Joshua, has been excellent explaining the story very clearly and with interesting details
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