Guatapé & Coffee farm, all in one day
Description
We'll visit a coffee plantation in Guatapé, where we learn from local farmers everything about the coffee process, from sowing the seed to drinking a cup of coffee, there you can collect the coffee and being for a while a coffee farmer. As we are in Guatapé, we have to go to the rock We continue heading to the boulder, get ready to climb more than 708 steps to reach the top, that adorns the landscape of eastern Antioquia and enjoy a breathtaking 360 degrees view from the dam and surrounding areas to capture unforgettable pictures. Then we go to the town, where we enjoy lunch before strolling around the most important landmarks of a town full of color, friendly people and corners with fascinating stories that we are going to share with you, how the tradition of "zócalos" (house facades painted) started and why is important for the inhabitants; if you are a chocolate lover, there's a shop waiting for you, also you will have time to buy handicraft from the local stores.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If your hotel is not listed, please let us know where are you staying to pick you up
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(509)
Loved our tour of El Peñol, the Rivera coffee farm, and the town of Guatapé. Our guide, Henry, was very knowledgeable and chatty and customized the tour for us since we couldn't climb the rock due to an injury. The coffee farm felt like a private your in a family's house which was lovely. We were able to buy coffee bags as souvenirs starting at 12,000 COP for the small ones (bring cash). The town of Guatapé is adorable and super colourful and was lovely to walk around. Well worth the detour!
It was a very fun, informative, and cool experience! Oscar was a great and knowledgeable guide, and everything went smoothly!
Yuly was excellent, we had the trip to ourselves (wife and I). Pick up was prompt on time and we had a lot of fun & educational conversations during the tour of guatape, rock and coffee farm. We never felt rushed and had plenty of time to see things and could even fly my drone for some footage. Recommend to anyone!
Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re delighted to know you enjoyed your private tour with Yuly and that the day in Guatapé, climbing the rock, and visiting the coffee farm was both fun and educational. It’s wonderful to hear the pacing gave you plenty of time to explore and even capture drone footage. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again.
We had an excellent tour with Yuly! She was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about Guatape and the process of making coffee. The pacing of the day was perfect, we didn’t feel rushed at all.
Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour with Yuly and that her knowledge and pacing made the day in Guatapé and at the coffee farm so enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again.
If you have the chance to take this tour with Yuly, do it! This was one of the best experiences of my trip and easily one of the most memorable days I had in Colombia. The tour was a very small group-just 3 of us-which made the whole experience feel incredibly personal. As a solo traveler, I especially appreciated how welcoming she was. During the drive, she shared the history of Colombia, Guatapé, and the surrounding area, but it never felt like a lecture. It felt like a conversation with a new friend on a road trip! Climbing the rock is definitely a workout, but the views are absolutely worth it. Getting to Guatapé early was another highlight because we were able to enjoy the colorful streets before the crowds arrived. Yuly’s passion for the town, its history, and its people made every stop so much more meaningful. She also gave us fantastic lunch recommendations and introduced us to local fruits that I probably never would have tried on my own. The coffee farm was the perfect way to end the day. It was a small family-run farm, and you could immediately tell how much Yuly cares about the family and the work they do. Laura welcomed us so warmly, and we had so much fun learning about the coffee-making process while getting hands-on throughout the experience. It was educational, authentic, and full of laughter. While it is a long day, every minute is worth it. If you’re looking for an authentic experience that goes beyond sightseeing, I can’t recommend this tour- and especially with Yuly- highly enough!
Thank you very much for your detailed review. We’re delighted to know the tour with Yuly was one of the most memorable parts of your trip and that her warmth, knowledge, and passion made the experience feel so personal and authentic. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed Guatapé, the coffee farm, and all the special touches along the way. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again.
Oscar is an amazing tour guide and we loved the guatape and coffee/city tours we did. We were so impressed with Oscar’s ability to handle a large group.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to know you enjoyed the Guatapé and coffee/city tours. It’s great to hear that Oscar’s ability to guide and manage a large group made such a positive impression. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again.
Excellent guide with an immense amount of knowledge. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience especially the coffee farm.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you and your wife had a great experience and enjoyed the tour, especially the coffee farm visit. It's wonderful to know that our guide's knowledge helped make the experience even more special. Thank you for choosing to explore with us!
This tour was incredible! Full day experience with 4+ amazing stops, yet nothing felt rushed. The guide (Oscar) was knowledgeable, friendly, fun, and engaging. I couldn’t recommend this tour more strongly.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such an incredible experience with Oscar. It's great to know you enjoyed the full-day tour, the variety of stops, and the relaxed pace of the experience. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Oscar. Thank you for your strong recommendation!
This was one of the highlights of my trip to Colombia and an experience I would recommend without hesitation. As a solo traveler, I appreciated how comfortable and accommodating he was throughout the entire day. The combination of Guatapé and the coffee farm was fantastic. The coffee experience was memorable because it was completely hands-on. I learned about the process from start to finish, including picking, peeling, and tasting the coffee, and meeting the farm owner made the experience feel even more authentic. What truly sets this tour apart is the guide. He went above and beyond to customize the day for me, even helping arrange a helicopter ride that wasn’t part of the itinerary. He was also amazing at taking photos and videos, which is something solo travelers will definitely appreciate. The destinations were beautiful, but his knowledge, flexibility, and genuine care are what made this experience unforgettable.
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're delighted to hear this was one of the highlights of your trip to Colombia. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed the combination of Guatapé and the coffee farm, and that the hands-on experience helped you connect with the local coffee culture. We're especially happy to hear that the personalized attention, flexibility, and care from your guide made the day unforgettable. Thank you for recommending this experience and for sharing your journey with us!
This was one of our favorite days in Colombia thanks to our guide Henry! He was prompt, attentive, and we had a blast sharing stories during the car ride. We loved learning more about Colombia from his local perspective. The tour made it so easy to hit Guatapé, El Peñol, and a coffee farm all in one day without feeling rushed. Each experience was unique and so much fun. From exploring the colorful city of Guatapé, to climbing the rock for amazing views, to seeing the whole process of making coffee.. highly recommend this experience!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear this was one of your favorite days in Colombia and that Henry made the experience so special. It's great to know you enjoyed exploring Guatapé, El Peñol, and the coffee farm while learning more about Colombia from a local perspective. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Henry. Thank you for your recommendation!
