Excursion to Guatapé and the Rock Stone in Medellin
Discover Guatapé on a day trip from Medellin. Take in the views from the top of the Peñol Stone, discover the Zócalos area on a guided tour, taste traditional Colombian food and enjoy a boat trip along the Peñol-Guatapé hydroelectric reservoir. Enjoy the scenery and rolling hills and mountains while traveling from Medellin to Guatapé. Climb 742 steps to the top of the Stone of the Peñol for panoramic views of the area. Explore the colorful Zócalos de Guatapé on a guided tour of the tourist city. Enjoy a typical Colombian dish made by the natives of the small town. Tour a large part of the Peñol-Guatapé hydroelectric reservoir on a boat tour and enjoy the beautiful surrounding landscapes
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Excursion to Guatapé and the Rock Stone in Medellin
What's included in Excursion to Guatapé and the Rock Stone in Medellin
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
MedellinPass-by Only
meeting points for collection, such as the metro station and the park in the village
Piedra Del Penol
This is a 220 meter high monolith located between the municipalities of Guatapé and El Peñol, which has 702 steps to the top. A marvel of nature, from where you can see the panoramic view of the reservoir of more than 2,200 hectares, consisting of several islands in green tones surrounded by calm waters that invite contemplation and rest. From there you can see the old location of the village, since a cross has been located that emerges from the water and serves as a historical symbol.
Guatape
We'll get to the Malecon. A nine hundred meter walk that surrounds the reservoir, from where visitors embark on boats, boats, slabs, sailboats and jet skis to enjoy the reservoir.
Inclusions
- Transport by special tourist vehicle
- Visit to artisan shops (Plazoleta de los Zócalos)
- Road stop (optional breakfast assumed by the user)
- Accompanying guide or driving guide for the tour.
- Tour of the streets of Guatapé, observation of the baseboards on building facades.
- Medical assistance card.
- Visit to the municipalities: Nuevo Peñol and Guatapé. Visit the replica of old Peñol.
- Admission and tour of the dam by boat, slab or boat according to number of people
- Food not described in product.
- Does not include ticket to La Piedra del Peñol.
- It does not include other costs not specified in the programme.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- I should be at 7:00 am at the meeting point which is the park of the village is located between the 43rd A avenue the village, the 9th street, the 43rd B and the street number 10
