Situated an hour and a half away from Medellin in eastern Antioquia, is the municipality of Guatape. This vibrant town unfolds a spectrum of colours along its streets, decorated with skirtings that narrate the tales of its inhabitants. The town has won numerous titles like Antioquia’s internal sea, Colombia’s Acapulco, the inland Cartagena, Paisa’s Paradise, Haven of Peace, and the core of East Antioquia. The town was named after the tribal leader Guatapé, from the pre-Columbian era. It has also been known as Ceja de Guatapé. The Guatapé Rock or Piedra del Peñol, a 220-meter high monolith, is a landmark in this region. Made up of quartz, mica, and feldspar, the rock was ascended for the first time on July 16, 1954, by Luis Eduardo Villegas López, and his companions, Ramon Diaz and Pedro Nel Ramírez. Today, the rock is still owned by the Villegas family, and visitors can climb to the peak of this monolith via the 740 steps built into it.

• Identification document
• Comfortable clothes and footwear
• Sunscreen
• Operates in all weather conditions
• Daily departures
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Travelers must provide their identity document necessary for travel insurance, otherwise we are not responsible for eventualities.
• For children from 0 to 3 years old, food and beverages are not included.
• Bring a coat, it may be a bit chilly during the tour or on the bus.
• It is recommended to bring cash (the climb to the Peñol rock only accepts cash and Colombian pesos, 25,000 pesos per person).
• Be very punctual, seats on the bus are selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
• The order of the itinerary and restaurants may change at the guide’s discretion.
• We have vegetarian and vegan options for your lunch. Ask your guide
• Please select your preferred language English or Spanish.