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    Laguna de Guatape

    472 Reviews
    #4 of 177 things to do in Medellin
    Bodies of Water, Nature & Parks
    Medellin 053840, Colombia
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    Guatape Full-Day Tour from Medellin
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    Guatape and El Peñol Lake Private Tour from Medellin
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    472 reviews
    • Excellent83%
    • Very good15%
    • Average2%
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    “top of the rock” (9 reviews)
    “day trip” (18 reviews)
    “big rock” (6 reviews)
    Suggested Duration: More than 3 hours
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    Medellin 053840, Colombia
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    1 - 10 of 117 reviews

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great Climb, Wonderful Views

    The climb up El Penol, near the town of Guatape, is great fun, but exhausting. 750 steep steps, not for the faint of heart. The views from the top are wonderful. If it's hot, make sure to take water. The boat trip around the Laguna...More

    Thank RichardinOhio
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Day at Guatape was time well spent

    Got a bus tour that took us to climb the big rock where there are excellent 360 views. then lunch in town, boat tour on the lake and shopping. We are enjoyed it and made friends on the all day tour.

    Thank MCRBLUE
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Must do and experience

    Awesome place to visit and climb the steps of Guatape. Climb the rock, visited the town and boat ride to Escobar place.

    Thank Ken M
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    El Penol is wonderful and the town is charming

    We enjoyed visiting El Pinol and the climb and the view is really good. The town is charming and cute with a few activities and some good restaurants. We had a nice lazy afternoon strolling through it. The town is not a must visit if...More

    2  Thank Nikhil K
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    What a rock

    What can I say. Just have to visit here :) Not all things or places you can put words on it. Just go its amazing and walk the stairs are good for the pump :P

    Thank Garboni71
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Stunning, a must see. So glad I went!

    Breathtaking views, stunning colours and scenery. Guatape town is a 30-40min walk from the main attraction/rock with stairs to climb for the best views - totally worth it. Town is beautiful, colourful and plenty of bars and eateries.

    Thank jen106a
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    One of the most amazing places to see near Medellin

    The big rock called El Peñol makes a very impressive scenario but navigating the Guatape lake is absolutely marvelous. I've done it twice, first time with friends on jet sky, we spend two hours around, and there are so many diverse spots, like the top...More

    1  Thank gabrieldilelle
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Outstanding Views from the top of the Rock!

    I recommend that you visit and climb the 700+ steps to the top of the Rock so that you can see the Laguna de Guatape.

    Thank Tomas F S
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Nature contact

    This is an Ocean @ more of 1700 meters over sea level with a lot of history, nice hotels, excellent food, beautiful women, good option for a honey moon or family tour, the Penol rock it's unique with a lot of stairs to climb, but,...More

    Thank jorgealvarez11
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Visit both the rock and Guatape!

    We went independently, with no tour, and it was absolutely easy! Climbing the rock and recuperating from it takes some time, so don't be too rushed. Guatape itself is amazing, has really cool vibe and nice spots to hang out, not to mention all the...More

    Thank GabrieleCh
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    az2tx2012
    I was wondering about boat trips on the lake, I haven't been able to find any tours or tour prices for boating. We will be there in April and I am trying to budget for the trip. After we climb the rock we want to go out on a boat tour. Thank you for any help.
    27 March 2017|
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    Response from Sergio D | Property representative |
    Hello In Guatape there is a speed boat tour guided by the different places of interest (Pablo escobar farm, sunken cross of old Peñol). The prices are 90,000 Cop for 1 or 7 people. In a large boat where the tour is shorter... More
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    Reina H
    what is the fee?
    1 March 2017|
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    Response from Sergio D | Property representative |
    Hello Reina The bus from Medellin to Guatape 13,500 cop. The ascent to the stone 18,000 cop. Boat trip on the lake 15,000 Cop. Access to the village is free. regards
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    Lucia R
    We want to take the 6:30pm bus back to Medellin and want to know what time we should get there to be able to see the main attractions (hike up piedra + have leisurely lunch..)
    6 December 2016|
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    Response from travlindream | Reviewed this property |
    Take the tour. It's the. Cheapest way to go and gives you the most to see. Includes a nice lunch, a stop for hot cocoa and arepa for breakfast, tours of other towns, a ride on the lake at Guatape, besides going up to Penol... More
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