Guatapé & Coffee: Colombia's Soul in One Epic Day

Discover the best of Guatapé in a unique tour that combines culture, adventure, and coffee tradition. Be picked up from your hotel in Medellín and taken to one of Colombia’s most colorful and charming towns.

Begin with a visit to the replica of the Old Peñol, followed by a stop at the iconic Piedra del Peñol (entrance not included), where you can admire breathtaking views. Next, explore the vibrant town of Guatapé, famous for its picturesque streets adorned with colorful zócalos.

To complete the experience, immerse yourself in Colombia’s coffee culture, learning and participating in the entire process, from harvesting to tasting the final product. A tour filled with history, stunning landscapes, and the finest Colombian coffee.

Here’s a crafted journey designed to inspire — but just like real adventure, it flows with you. Times and routes may shift with your pace, the weather, local energy, or life’s unexpected twists. That’s not a glitch, it’s the beauty of authentic, immersive travel in Medellín and Colombia’s hidden treasures.

🕘 9:00 AM – Departure from Medellín
Get picked up from your hotel or central meeting point. Buckle up for the ultimate Colombian escape! 🚐

🕥 10:30 AM – Coffee Farm Experience (1.5 hours)
Wake up your senses at an authentic coffee finca in the lush Antioquian countryside. Walk through the process from bean to brew. Grind, roast, and sip your own coffee while soaking in views that taste as good as your cup.

🕫 12:00 PM – Quick Stop at El PeñolReplica Village (30minutes)
Step into a mini version of the original town of El Peñol, now submerged under the lake. Snap some surreal photos and learn the quirky history behind Guatapé’s flooded past.

🕐 1:00 PM – El Peñol Rock (La Piedra del Peñol) (1 hour)
Climb 740 steps to heaven. The 360° view of Guatapé’s lake and islands is worth every drop of sweat. This is your iconic Instagram shot.

🕑 2:30 PM – Lunch & Walking Tour in GuatapéTown (2 hours)
Time to feast and wander. Enjoy a delicious local lunch (trout? bandejapaisa?), then stroll the zócalo-covered streets of Colombia’s most colorfultown. Hear wild stories, meet local artisans, and maybe grab a michelada by the water front.

🕓 4:30 PM – Return to Medellín
Full heart. Full belly. Full camera roll. You’ll be back in the city by ~6:00PM, already planning your next Colombian adventure.

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