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Guatapé & El Peñol Rock

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Dear Colombia, 740 steps to see all of you.

A full day from Medellín: typical breakfast on the way, the head of the future giant Christ at Montecielo, El Peñol Rock, a boat ride on the reservoir, Colombian lunch and free time among the zócalos of Guatapé. Transport, guide and both meals included.

Itinerary · Elapsed time

  1. 0:00
    Departure from Parque de El PobladoTwo hours on the road to eastern Antioquia.
  2. 2:00
    Typical breakfastAn hour for breakfast and a stretch.
  3. 3:00
    Montecielo and the giant Christ's headIncluded entrance to the head of the future giant Christ, overlooking the reservoir.
  4. 4:00
    El Peñol RockOne hour to climb the 740 steps. The Rock's entrance ticket is paid separately.
  5. 5:00
    Boat ride on the reservoirOne hour sailing among islands, with the story of the old town of El Peñol.
  6. 6:00
    Colombian lunchIncluded typical lunch, at Montecielo.
  7. 7:00
    Guatapé: zócalos, boardwalk and souvenir streetA free hour in town. Two hours back to Medellín.

Included

  • +Round-trip transport from El Poblado
  • +Bilingual guide all day
  • +Colombian breakfast and lunch
  • +Boat ride on the Guatapé reservoir
  • +Entrance to the head of the future giant Christ (Montecielo)
  • +Guatapé walk: zócalos, boardwalk, replica of old El Peñol
  • +Assistance insurance during the activity

Not included

  • −El Peñol Rock entrance ticket (paid at the gate)
  • −Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
  • −Tips (optional)

Meeting point

San José church, Parque de El Poblado · Cra. 43A #9-30, outside the church, at 7:00 a.m. Arrive a few minutes early: we wait a maximum of 15 minutes. We return to the same point around 5:00 p.m.

Your guides

Carlos, Andrés or Franklin. Bilingual guides from Antioquia; a driver stays with us all day.

Iglesia de San José, Parque de El Poblado, Cra. 43A #9-30, Medellín

Letters from those who came

Dear Colombia,

Excellent day. Carlos and Franklin were great guides, knowledgeable, funny and full of energy. Shoutout to Andres the driver as well.

Aleyna · United Kingdom · GetYourGuide · Sep 2026

Dear Colombia,

Andrés was amazing! Spoke clearly in both English and Spanish and was incredibly knowledgeable and personable with the group. The value was great as well, but the true gem was Andrés!

Emma · United States · GetYourGuide · Sep 2026

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