10-Hour Guatapé and El Peñol Rock Tour with Zócalos Town

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Climb the 649 steps of the monolithic Rock of Guatapé, also known as La Piedra
• 02 Enjoy panoramic views of Guarne in the Antioquia region
• 03 See historic Marinilla, founded in 1680 and known as the "Colombian Sparta"
• 04 Cruise around the dam on a panoramic boat ride
• 05 Walk through the colourful Town of Zócalos, or Pueblo de Zócalos

Take this adventure of a lifetime to climb the 649 steps of the monolithic Rock of Guatapé and enjoy sweeping views over the surrounding landscape. This tour also includes scenic panoramas of Guarne and historic Marinilla, founded in 1680 and also known as the "Colombian Sparta." Round out the day with a panoramic boat ride around the dam and a stroll through the picturesque Town of Zócalos, also known as Pueblo de Zócalos.

Take this adventure of a lifetime to climb the 649 steps of the monolithic Rock of Guatapé and enjoy sweeping views over the surrounding landscape.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Guatapé

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Guarne, Marinilla, El Peñol Rock and Zócalos Town

• Depart from El Poblado.

• Enjoy the panoramic view of Guarne, a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia.

• Stop for a morning snack.

• Take in panoramic views of Marinilla, founded in 1680.

• Climb the 649 steps of the monolithic Rock of Guatapé, also known as the Stone of El Peñol or simply La Piedra.

• Stop for a light, authentic lunch.

• Continue for a panoramic boat ride around the dam.

• At the end, take a walk through the town of a thousand colours, known as the Town of Zócalos or Pueblo de Zócalos.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Licensed professional Guatapé (Colombian) tour guide fluent in English and Español

• Toll fees and local taxes

• Light breakfast

• Guarne (panoramic)

• Marinilla (panoramic)

• Authentic paisa or local speciality lunch

• Panoramic boat ride tour

• Travel local insurance

What's Not Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Entrance fee of $18.000 COP to climb the Rock or La Piedra Peñon

What to bring

• Wear comfortable layers of clothing and shoes.

• Sunscreen.

• Bring original identification documents.

Know before you go

• Credit cards are not accepted.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Guarne, Antioquia, Colombia

Tour start

Guarne, Antioquia, Colombia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.