Guatapé Day Tour: Visit Coffee Farm and Climb the Iconic Rock
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El Peñol
Experience the best of Guatapé on this day tour! Visit a coffee farm, climb the iconic rock for stunning views, and explore the colorful town with its fascinating history and local shops.
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • El Peñol - We will visit a market to enjoy a delicious fruit tasting, then we go to the coffee farm where you will learn from the farmers everything about the coffee, from sowing the seed to drinking a cup of it, there you will be part of the entire process, picking, depulping, washing, drying and grounding, being for a while a coffee farmer before enjoying the flavor of our country.
  • Piedra Del Penol - Here the tourists can get to the top of the rock after climbing more than 700 steps to enjoy an unforgettable view of the dam.
  • Guatape - Also known as the town of “Zócalos”, where you will try the Colombian gastronomy at lunch, then you’ll walk around the town with your tour guide and will know all the history from the culture of Guatapé.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Complimentary airport drop-off
  • Enjoy local fruit tasting
  • Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Health insurance provided
  • Coffee farm visit with entrance fee included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance to the rock
Additional Information

We’ll engage in a fascinating tour of a Guatapé coffee plantation, where local cultivators will guide us through the comprehensive process of coffee production - from planting the seed to indulging in a well-deserved cup of coffee. Here, you’ll also get the opportunity to momentarily step into the shoes of a coffee farmer by picking your own coffee beans.

Since we’re in Guatapé, a visit to the famous rock is mandatory. We’ll continue our journey to this famous landmark, where you’ll be challenged to ascend more than 708 steps to reach the peak, thus providing you with an awe-inspiring 360-degree panorama of eastern Antioquia. Be prepared to snap some unforgettable photos of the beautiful dam and surrounding sceneries.

Afterwards, we’ll retreat back to the town - but not before enjoying a hearty lunch! There we’ll take a leisurely stroll through the most notable landmarks of this vibrant town, brimming with affable locals and enticing tales just waiting to be shared. We’ll reveal the origins of the typical ‘zócalos’ (painted house frontages), and their importance to the townsfolk. For the chocoholics among us, a free visit to a chocolate shop is included, with additional time allocated for souvenir shopping at local artisan stores.

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Wheelchair accessible (Not to the rock)
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • We recommend you to wear pants for the coffee farm, because we are going to be into the bushes picking coffee , also comfortable shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy, not flip flops or sandals , you can also take shorts for feeling more comfortable climbing the rock ⛰️, there you can change your clothes if you want.
Location
El Peñol
Cancellation Policy

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

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Vickia743
Jun 25, 2024
Amazing full day tour - We had an amazing tour with Julio. We included climbing the rock, the town, a boat trip and the coffee plantation. Julio was relaxed, flexible and knowledgeable. The day started with rain so he adjusted the schedule so we could make the most of it - and it turned out perfectly! It was a long day but it didn’t feel like it. Julio adjusted to our pace and kept the day fun and energetic. We had our 6 old son with us and Julio was so patient and friendly with him. His English is also amazing which was helpful for our group. The coffee plantation is small, a family owned business and you get to learn about the process and even participate. It was the best full day tour I’ve ever done. My expectations weren’t too high knowing what a touristy spot Guatapé is but Julio made it feel personalized and unique. Communication from Oscar was also perfect. Highly recommend Tour Guides Medellín!
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823yichenw
Jun 19, 2024
Great experience with Manuel - We had Manuel as our guide. He was very informative and super passionate. Manuel had a very diverse life experience and was able to share this with us, which made the visit to the coffee farm and to Guatape much more enriching. We also appreciated his humour and positive energy!
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Lifeonmacro
Jun 18, 2024
Must do in Medellin! - Oscar was an amazing guide! The whole day from start to finish was perfectly planned. We climbed up the rock in El Peñol before it got crowded and went to Guatape the town, had lunch, and then had a great experience at the coffee farm. I had so many questions which Oscar answered and I loved seeing Colombia through his lens. I can’t rave about this enough. Must do in Medellin!
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Naira_a
Jun 17, 2024
Amazing day with a knowledgeable, friendly, informative guide - We had an amazing day with Oscar. We not only got to see the amazing sights of El Penon & Guatape but learnt so much about the people, culture and history of the area. We first climbed El Penon, then walked around Guatape (with a pause to taste lots of the areas distinct fruits), had a wonderful Colombian lunch with a view of the dam. The coffee farm tour was eye-opening and not to be missed -- it is such an essential part of my day & I knew so little of the production process! The coffee tasting at the end has completely changed my appreciation of different brewing methods. Oscar was a truly stand-out guide. As someone who has grown up in the area but widely travelled himself, he could easily relate to someone 'new' to a culture. Our conversations were the true highlight of the day.
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Carleighb221
Jun 15, 2024
Amazing Experience at Guatape, La Piedra, and Coffee Farm - Our tour with Henry was amazing - highly recommend if you’re looking for a private way to experience Guatape and an off the beaten path coffee farm tour, which was one of the highlights of our experience! Thanks, Henry!
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Renato_l
Jun 12, 2024
Colombia’s besg - Fantastic experience and which would not have been possible without our amazing guide Julio. He was fun, knowledgeable and an excellent driver. Even though you see a lot, you never feel rushed and you get to experience all stops during the tour appropiately.
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Ndiop96
Jun 9, 2024
5 stars - This was such a fun trip! Henry picked us up bright and early and was such a great tour guide. He was very flexible and we were able to take our time. The views at the top of the Guatapé rock are beautiful! Henry stopped to allow us to have some breakfast on the way and we also saw some farm animals! After the trip to the Guatapé rock we were able to go on this beautiful and relaxing boat ride in the lake, saw a bit of the town and then on to what was my favorite part of the tour, the coffee farm tour! Truly it was a wonderful experience and Medellin is such a beautiful city. Henry made us feel safe and comfortable the entire time. Would definitely recommend.
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Jerryr145
May 24, 2024
I cannot think of a better experience. - We had a very personalized experience for a regular price. Communication was excellent since the day before the tour with the company as well as with our guide and driver Julio. He made us feel at home and in total control of our time. No rush, no pushing and very informative all the way. What else can I say? I couldn't come up with a suggestion to make it better. Thank you Julio and the business manager, Oscar. I know they offer other tours and my only regret is that I didn't know about them before, otherwise I would have hired them for the ones I took before, which I definitely will in my next visit. I cannot think of a better experience.
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Audayam
May 12, 2024
Amazing trip to Guatapé - We had such a great time of this tour! Henry was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and wanting to show us all the best sights. He even modified our tour to do a mini food tour as that is what my group wanted to do. Highly recommend. Friendly, knowledgeable, and very safe. Highly recommend this tour! We were picked up early and had the rock almost all to ourselves! Wonderful day!
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Claudia_s
May 2, 2024
Julio was amazing ✨🤩 ✨ - Julio was the perfect guide and really made this day a great one! The tour was amazing from start to finish! We started in Guatape climbing the rock, visited the small town and learning about the Zocalos, then went to the coffee farm. Although we loved Guatape, I think the coffee plantation was my favorite part, we learned hands on the whole coffee process then got to enjoy a wonderful cup of coffee. We would hands down recommend this tour to anyone! 5⭐️
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