Guatapé and Peñol Rock Full-Day Tour
Medellín, Colombia
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 8 hours
This full day tour which takes place east of Medellín, and takes you through the coziest and most representative villages in Antioquia: El Retiro, Marinilla and San Antonio de Pereira.
After 1.5-hour driving along natural scenarios with your professional guide you will arrive at El Peñol to discover the fascinating story of the town that sits today on the middle of the lake. The closest to heaven will be next when you walk up the almost 700 steps of the El Peñol rock which offers picturesque views of the region. As a final destination, there is Zócalo town or Guatapé, both great places to enjoy lunch and take a pleasant walk around this vibrant village and relax around the soothing lake.
After 1.5-hour driving along natural scenarios with your professional guide you will arrive at El Peñol to discover the fascinating story of the town that sits today on the middle of the lake. The closest to heaven will be next when you walk up the almost 700 steps of the El Peñol rock which offers picturesque views of the region. As a final destination, there is Zócalo town or Guatapé, both great places to enjoy lunch and take a pleasant walk around this vibrant village and relax around the soothing lake.
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This full day tour which takes place east of Medellín, and takes you through the coziest and most representative villages in Antioquia: El Retiro, Marinilla and San Antonio de Pereira.
After 1.5-hour driving along natural scenarios with your professional guide you will arrive at El Peñol to discover the fascinating story of the town that sits today on the middle of the lake. The closest to heaven will be next when you walk up the almost 700 steps of the El Peñol rock which offers picturesque views of the region. As a final destination, there is Zócalo town or Guatapé, both great places to enjoy lunch and take a pleasant walk around this vibrant village and relax around the soothing lake.Your professional guide will meet with you at your hotel and then embark on a personalized tour by an air conditioned car.
The tour heads to one of the most fascinating scenarios just outside the city; El Retiro. Here you will capture amazing views of the outskirts and appreciate amazing mansions as the journey takes you to a more rural section with exotic tropical forest known to be one of the first massive liberation's of slaves in America by Miss Javiera Londoño in 1,757. Upon arrival to this first stop you may walk around to take photos. There are cafeterias and restaurants and we suggest bringing cash since not all shops take cards.
Tour goes on to El Peñol, a village that was relocated during the past century in order to create this spectacular human made lake called Guatapé. This quick stop will show you a replica of the old Peñol village before its relocation. The massive lake becomes more visible as you get closer to El Peñol rock, a gigantic volcanic eruption considered one of the world´s top ten wildest stairways and the views are quite worth it!
Finally, at Guatapé (Zocalo village), it will be the ideal place to enjoy lunch while sharing outstanding views of the lake.
At the end of the day, tour heads back to Medellín passing along beautiful towns around the region. Perfect way to contemplate amazing scenarios of Antioquia and take a closer look to local customs and traditions. Stops can be made at your discretion to take photos, get souvenirs or try local snacks.
It has already been a pleasure to show you the most fascinating scenarios and traditions of the Paisa culture and our team definitely looks forward to welcoming your family and friends in the near future.
After approximately 8-hour of a fantastic journey through cozy villages, your private driver/guide takes you back to your hotel or any other location you feel like.
After 1.5-hour driving along natural scenarios with your professional guide you will arrive at El Peñol to discover the fascinating story of the town that sits today on the middle of the lake. The closest to heaven will be next when you walk up the almost 700 steps of the El Peñol rock which offers picturesque views of the region. As a final destination, there is Zócalo town or Guatapé, both great places to enjoy lunch and take a pleasant walk around this vibrant village and relax around the soothing lake.Your professional guide will meet with you at your hotel and then embark on a personalized tour by an air conditioned car.
The tour heads to one of the most fascinating scenarios just outside the city; El Retiro. Here you will capture amazing views of the outskirts and appreciate amazing mansions as the journey takes you to a more rural section with exotic tropical forest known to be one of the first massive liberation's of slaves in America by Miss Javiera Londoño in 1,757. Upon arrival to this first stop you may walk around to take photos. There are cafeterias and restaurants and we suggest bringing cash since not all shops take cards.
Tour goes on to El Peñol, a village that was relocated during the past century in order to create this spectacular human made lake called Guatapé. This quick stop will show you a replica of the old Peñol village before its relocation. The massive lake becomes more visible as you get closer to El Peñol rock, a gigantic volcanic eruption considered one of the world´s top ten wildest stairways and the views are quite worth it!
Finally, at Guatapé (Zocalo village), it will be the ideal place to enjoy lunch while sharing outstanding views of the lake.
At the end of the day, tour heads back to Medellín passing along beautiful towns around the region. Perfect way to contemplate amazing scenarios of Antioquia and take a closer look to local customs and traditions. Stops can be made at your discretion to take photos, get souvenirs or try local snacks.
It has already been a pleasure to show you the most fascinating scenarios and traditions of the Paisa culture and our team definitely looks forward to welcoming your family and friends in the near future.
After approximately 8-hour of a fantastic journey through cozy villages, your private driver/guide takes you back to your hotel or any other location you feel like.
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