Guatapé and El Peñol: A Must-Visit Escape Near Medellín
Guatapé and El Peñol are two beautiful places near Medellín, Colombia. Guatapé is a colorful town famous for its bright houses, small streets, and friendly atmosphere. El Peñol is a huge rock with an amazing view of the surrounding lakes and mountains. The town is so colorful and peaceful that visitors will enjoy walking around and exploring it. It is such a special destination for people who love nature, photography, and Colombian culture.
During a visit, tourists will be able to climb El Peñol and enjoy a spectacular view from the top. They will also walk through Guatapé, where they will see colorful buildings and interesting decorations on the houses. Visitors can take a boat ride on the lake, and they might try local food at one of the restaurants. If they have enough time, they will buy souvenirs and take many beautiful pictures.
Last year, I visited Guatapé with my family, and I was very excited because I had wanted to visit it for years. When we arrived, we walked around the colorful streets and took pictures. Later, we went to El Peñol and climbed the stairs. I was getting tired, but I continued because I wanted to see the view. When we reached the top, I felt so happy. The landscape was unforgettable, and I understood why people love this place.
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M_N
September 14, 2026
Awesome day trip.
Awesome experience with Daniel. His English is great and his knowledge of Colombia and her history is a big plus. There is no rush and our drop off and pick up from hotel was flawless. Highly recommended.
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mnsweeps
September 14, 2026
Awesome private tour to Guatape.
Fantastic tour to the rock and Guatape town. Daniel is an amazing driver and guide. Being an American he has excellent fluency in English. Loved all his recommendations. He is proud of his country, culture and history and will explain everything in detail. Highly recommended company. Pick-and-drop off at our hotel was flawless and on time.
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282dickt
August 21, 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed
I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. This was the last of four tours that I had scheduled for my visit and having a personal driver was so much more convenient than being on a bus with a tour guide. Juan was knowledgeable and was able to speak well with me in English as well as keep my partner updated with explaining in Spanish. I highly recommend this tour and company.
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Mister_M
August 21, 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed
I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. This was the last of four tours that I had scheduled for my visit and having a personal driver was so much more convenient than being on a bus with a tour guide. Juan was knowledgeable and was able to speak well with me in English as well as keep my partner updated with explaining in Spanish. I highly recommend this tour and company.
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Clara_P
July 25, 2026
Our private tour with Alex was amazing
Our private tour with Alex was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire experience enjoyable. He took us to wonderful places, shared interesting information about the area, and made sure we had plenty of time to enjoy each stop. The tour was well organized and personalized to our interests. We highly recommend Alex to anyone visiting Guatapé and El Peñol. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
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Lissette_C
March 30, 2026
Excellent service
The tour was excellent Diego's attention was amazing, always very friendly and very willing. I highly recommend it
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Amanda_F
March 16, 2026
Amazing experience
What a great and thorough experience we had with our tour guide, Juan Carlos! The drive there included a lot of history and facts about Columbia, that we did not know. We stopped for some yummy typical Colombian treats on the way and got early to El Peñon, which allowed us ample time to explore without the crowds. Guatapé was a charming town with beautiful art work all over the buildings and great food. Once again, we beat the crowds and enjoyed ourselves very much. We ended the trip stopping for lunch at some sort of petting zoo. That was unique and fun for the kids! We highly recommend this tour, especially if you have children!
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Chevonne_P
March 12, 2026
Great experience
Mauricio was a fantastic guide. He explained so much as we drove to our destinations and while we were there. I learned a lot about the history of Guatapé and different aspects of Colombian culture. I would definitely recommend.
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Sina_S
February 23, 2026
Great experience with our guide Luisa.
We had a wonderful time with Luisa in Guatapé. We could choose our pick up time (6am for us) and Luisa picked us up at our hotel. She was very friendly and knowledgeble. We went to the top of El Peñol and visited Guatapé together. We really really enjoyed it and would recommend the tour a lot as we were there before all the busses arrived. As it was a private tour we could choose the time we spent at the places and where back im Medellin at 1 pm.
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