Full-Day Guatapé (Pueblo de Zocalos) from Medellín

Climb the 742 steps to the top of the Piedra del Penol and visit the historical and charming pueblo of Guatape with the oldest and most trusted tour company in Medellin. This is the only tour company with service to Guatape listed on TripAdvisor and has received the 2016 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. Professional tour guides accompany you throughout the day during this 10- to 12-hour tour. This is the one tour you do not want to miss during your visit to Medellin, Colombia.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Piedra Del Penol, Highway El Penol - Guatape, Guatape Colombia

Depart from Medellin in the morning and make your first stop in a small town called Guarne, where you'll Antioquian hot chocolate or coffee and a traditional arepa with homemade farm cheese for breakfast.

From there, you'll proceed to a small town called Marinilla, where you'll spend 30 minutes visiting the town square and local historical sites.

After that, you'll have another brief stop in the small town of Peñol before arriving at one of the area's top attractions, Peñol Rock (La Piedra del Peñol). There, you'll have the opportunity to climb more than 700 stairs to reach the top of this popular landmark and enjoy sweeping vistas of Guatape Lake and the surrounding mountains.

After lunch, your tour guide will lead you on an informative historical walk through the picturesque pueblo of Guatape, visiting Calle de los Recuerdos, Plaza de los Zocalos and the town square and historic cathedral. There is also programmed into the tour free time in Guatape for the visitor to explore the city on their own if desired.

Duration: 9 hours

Stop At: Laguna de Guatape, Loma del Escobero, Medellin 053840 Colombia

Enjoy sweeping vistas of Guatape Lake and the surrounding mountains.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tours Guatape, Plazuela Nutibara Piedra del Penol, Medellin 050022 Colombia

Arrive back in Medellin between 6:00pm and 7:00pm depending on highway conditions.