Guatapé (Pueblo de Zócalos) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Guatapé (Pueblo de Zócalos). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Guatapé Tour: Piedra del Penol with Boat Tour, Breakfast, Lunch

• Day tour to Guatapé + Rock del Peñol: Breakfast, Lunch and Boat.

• Tour Guatapé

• Penol Stone and Pablo Escobar Hacienda Boat Tour

• Guatapé & Coffee Farm, All in One Day

As Guatapé is a town, there’s no fee to enter; however, there are plenty of affordable tours available to explore it. Shared day tours with select meals and a boat trip usually start around US$40, while private trips cost upwards of US$105.

Yes, Guatapé is worth visiting. This colorful resort town offers endless photo opportunities thanks to its painted houses, and the picturesque Laguna Guatapé is a perfect place to relax or rent kayaks. To explore local landmarks with ease, consider booking a guided tour from Medellín—these typically include round-trip transportation, a Colombian breakfast, and a guide to accompany you and provide context about local sights.

Per one customer who booked the Guatapé Tour: Piedra del Peñol with Boat Tour, Breakfast, Lunch, "The guide was knowledgeable and had our tour down to a science. We were able to avoid rain during our time by swapping two stops, and it ended up working out perfectly! Would highly recommend! Marlon was incredible."

It depends. Some visitors plan a day trip to Guatapé from Medellin, with round-trip transport on the same day. Some people prefer to stay overnight in Guatapé, giving themselves more time to explore the colorful city streets and climb El Peñol rock. Both are popular options for visiting.

Yes, Guatapé is a day trip from Medellin. Some people choose a tour with round-trip transportation on the same day, while others prefer to stay overnight in Guatapé. One popular activity is climbing El Peñol rock to admire views from the top. It’s a personal preference whether to stay overnight or not.

It takes under an hour to walk up El Peñol Rock in Guatapé—this is a highlight of visiting the colorful town. Climb to the top, and you will be rewarded with sweeping views of Lago de Guatapé and its many islands. Expect to climb dozens of stairs during this excursion.

No, you don’t need a guide in Guatapé, but many visitors report the advantages of exploring with an English-speaking guide to learn about local history and culture. Exploring Guatapé and El Peñol rock without a guide is possible, but joining a tour or hiring a guide may prove illuminating.

It depends. Depending on visitors' time, some choose to stay overnight in Guatapé, while others choose to travel from Medellin to Guatapé and back to Medellin on the same day. If you have extra time, staying overnight allows you to explore this charming town more.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Guatapé. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Medellín:

• Pueblito Paisa

• Plaza Botero

• Medellín Botanical Garden

• Arvi Park and Piedras Blancas Park (Parque Arvi y Parque Piedras Blancas)

• Santa Fe de Antioquia

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Medellín.