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Guatapé Tour: Piedra del Peñol with Boat Tour, Breakfast, Lunch

Guatape, this eastern Antioquia municipality, located an hour and a half from Medellin, opens a world of color among its streets, adorned with baseboards that tell stories of the town and its people. They also call it the interior sea of Antioquia, the Acapulco of Colombia, the interior Cartagena, Paraíso Paisa, Remanso de Paz, the heart of Antioquia's East. It was named in honor of Cacique Guatapé, an inhabitant of this territory in the pre-Hispanic period. Another name he has had is the Ceja de Guatapé. The Rock of Guatapé or Piedra del Peñol, is a monolith 220 meters high located in Guatapé (Antioquia, Colombia). The Stone of El Peñol, composed of quartz, feldspar and mica, was climbed for the first time on July 16, 1954 by an inhabitant of the area, Luis Eduardo Villegas López. in the company of Ramon Diaz and Pedro Nel Ramírez until now the stone still belongs to the Villegas family. You can now access its summit by climbing 740 steps built in the monolith.
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Guatapé Piedra del Peñol excursion + Gastronomic tour and cruise on the dam

GUATAPE GASTRONOMIC TOUR Traveling is living, and we all want to know not only the places but also the characteristic flavors of each destination. YOU IMAGINE? Tour one of the most beautiful wonders of the world LA PIEDRA DEL PEÑOL while you learn about the history, culture and delight yourself with the main flavors of the region, experience GUATAPE AND LA PIEDRA DEL PEÑOL like never before, enjoy 7 tastings at different stops in the route. Unique in the market, Two Tours in One Get to know the history of Antioquia Gastronomy and Live Guatape like never before.
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From $48
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Day Trip To Guatapé with Boat Ride and Lunch

Climb the 742 steps to the top of the Piedra del Penol and visit the historical and charming pueblo of Guatape with the oldest and most trusted tour company in Medellin. This is the first and highest rated tour company with service to Guatape listed on TripAdvisor and We have received the 6 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor and rated in the top attractions for all of South America. Professional tour guides accompany you throughout the day during this 10- to 12-hour tour. This is the one tour you do not want to miss during your visit to Medellin, Colombia.
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Pablo and Comuna 13 with Cable Car

in this tour you will see 4 places in the city that pablo had and you going to see the comuna13 and ride the cable car
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From $85
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Private Half-Day Pablo Escobar Godfather Tour in Medellin

The Pablo Escobar Godfather tour is the most sought out private tour here in Medellin. This tour takes you to sites situated in four counties to experience the last house he lived at, the house where he died on the roof, the yellow house where the show "Narcos" was filmed, the famous soccer field he built for the kids and the community, the cemetery where he is buried in the outskirts of Medellin, a visit to the Church Sanctuary where the Virgin Mary appeared and where Pablo Escobar and his hit men would go to mass to have their bullets blessed for "perfect hits", and one of his favorite restaurants where you can have a snack or relish lunch! For an additional fee, there is a Tour Upgrade Option to  “LA CATEDRAL”, Pablo´s Jail-vacation home, nestled high in the Andes mountains overlooking the city. Be one of the few people to visit what was once the most famous narco-compound in the World! Tour guides in other languages such as French and German are subjected to availability.
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Highest Zipline of Colombia Over Mountains, Jungles & Waterfalls

Experience the thrill of adventure and nature on this zipline tour through the mountainous countryside of Medellín. Perfect for those seeking an adrenaline rush and a chance to explore the beautiful landscapes of the Andes Mountains. Fly high above treetops and waterfalls on 2 ziplines, taking in the breathtaking views of the lush green mountains, valleys and waterfalls. You'll feel the rush of the wind as you fly from one mountain to the next, reaching heights of up to 1000 feet. During the tour, you'll also have the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the area by trekking to the base of a majestic waterfall and taking in the breathtaking views from various lookout points. This tour is not only an exhilarating adventure, but also an opportunity to discover the real Colombia, away from the stereotypes, and learn more about the culture and history of the region. Get ready for an unforgettable experience, join us as we unveil the incredible beauty and wonder of our Antioquia!
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From $130
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Full day to Guatapé from Medellín

Here you will get the most complete tour to the magical Guatapé, where you will have the opportunity to see the impressive Piedra del Peñol. This tour lasts for a full day and we will start from the city of Medellín. This is the perfect opportunity for you to get to know the most beautiful landscapes in the country, climb 742 steps to reach the top of the Stone, or walk through the traditional streets of the town. You can also navigate Lake Guatapé on a boat, there you will see the country's celebrity vacation homes, and the ruins of Pablo Escobar's old house.
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The best private tour to Guatapé and Helicopter ride + Guatapé's rock +Boat ride

On this private tour of Guatapé, you will have the best accompaniment from our team, so that you feel safe and have a day full of beautiful experiences. You will be able to see Guatapé from all its angles. You will have the opportunity to fly in a helicopter over the lake and enjoy its wonderful views. We will also climb the Guatapé rock using its stairs to have one of the best perspectives in the area. Additionally, we will take a boat ride on the lake to enjoy the pleasure of sailing. You cannot miss a tour through the beautiful streets of Guatapé, a colorful town adorned with its emblematic ZOCALOS.
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ATV Tour 3 Mountains Medellin

This is the best ATV tour of the region. Tour 3 mountains is a 3.5-hour tour driving the ATV where you will enjoy excellent landscapes with trails between the mountains and forests. Buy this tour directly with the operating agency. This tour includes transportation from the city to our base camp Cuatrimoto. Also included is the lunch that is local to the region.
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PARAGLIDING over giant waterfalls private tour (optional Guatape) from Medellin

Live the most amazing paragliding flight near to the city of Medellin. Let´s drive 1 hour and 10 minutes until Cocorna municipality where flying zone is. Fly 10-15 minutes and enjoy the view of giant waterfalls. At our return to Medellin, we will stop in a restaurant in the top of the mountains for lunch (no included) where you can enjoy the best traditional food and the 360 degree view of the mountains of Antioquia. You must know the conditions to fly depends of the weather, a cold wind or few breeze causes a less time flight. Our flight is 10-15 minutes if these conditions are very good, you can fly even some minutes more. It is important to say the weather behavior in Cocorna canyons is very different than Medellin´s weather and it is extremely difficult to know how it will be in the time. So, we have 95% of probabilities to fly based in our flights database and experience. We will refund 50% if flight can not be done cause bad weatehr ONLY
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Private Tour To Guatape From Medellin

Guatape , this eastern Antioquia municipality, located an hour and a half from Medellin, opens a world of color among its streets, adorned with baseboards that tell stories of the town and its people. They also call it the interior sea of Antioquia, the Acapulco of Colombia, the interior Cartagena, Paraíso Paisa, Remanso de Paz, the heart of Antioquia's East. It was named in honor of Cacique Guatapé, an inhabitant of this territory in the pre-Hispanic period. Another name he has had is the Ceja de Guatapé. The Rock of Guatapé or Piedra del Peñol, is a monolith 220 meters high located in Guatapé (Antioquia, Colombia). The Stone of El Peñol, composed of quartz, feldspar and mica, was climbed for the first time on July 16, 1954 by an inhabitant of the area, Luis Eduardo Villegas López. in the company of Ramon Diaz and Pedro Nel Ramírez until now the stone still belongs to the Villegas family. You can now access its summit by climbing 740 steps built in the monolith.
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Guatape & Paragliding Private Tour: Nature and Adventure in One Great Day

Our Guatape & Paragliding private tour is a 2023 Travelers' Choice Award Winner, the highest honor TripAdvisor can give. Thinking on your necessities when you are visiting Medellin for a short time we decided to make your travel plans easier with this great combination of Guatape rock, Guatape town and paragliding all in one day. In this 9.5 hours tour you will be able to visit the rock, to walk around the pictoresque Guatape town and learn its history with our certified bilingual tour guides. And last but not least the paragliding flight will be an unforgettable experience since you will be flying over mountains, rivers and towns. The green color of the mountains is so vivid that together with a 90 meters (295 ft) beautiful waterfall make you feel that you are flying over a paradise. If you want to have a memorable experience in Medellin and have adrenaline flying around mountains then please do not hesitate to book this tour and enjoy the beauty of this region in a different way
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Guatape Rock & Coffee Tour & Picturesque Town: Private Tour

Great!! So you are thinking about visiting the rock of Guatapé and its beautiful town. We can take you there and tell you the amazing history about that rock, stories about the old flooded town and the tradition of Zocalos in Guatape. However, we would like to go further and provide you a more complete experience, something truly memorable. And that's why we designed a very complete Guatape Private Tour that includes pick up and drop off at your place, an exotic fruit tasting in a non-touristy farmers' market, a coffee farm visit where you can learn and experience the whole process and drink a very special fresh and single-origin coffee, also to visit and climb the Guatape rock and appreciate the unforgettable views from the top and lastly, a very informative walking tour in one of the most pictoresque and colorful towns in Colombia. These are definitely the most authentic activities you can do in Medellin and a perfect tour if you visit us for a short period of time.
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Half-Day Coffee Plantation Private Tour: Very Educational and Fun

Our half-day coffee private tour is a 2019, 2021 & 2022 Travelers' Choice Award Winner, the highest honor TripAdvisor can give. We assure you, you will never think the same about coffee after taking this coffee tour with us. So the question is: Is there a coffee plantation tour close to Medellin that can be done in half a day? Of course there is! And we designed it thinking of your needs and budget. It is only 30 minutes away from El Poblado and though it is near Medellin, the scenery is absolutely different and spectacular. The coffee production stages you will see and participate in this coffee tour are: • Planting the seeds • Picking the ripe beans selectively • Depulping • Fermenting and washing • Drying • Threshing • Roasting • Grinding • Packing With all the knowledge you receive in this tour we ensure you will be in capacity of running your own coffee farm in the future, imagine how detailed it is. Look no more and book now, we are available everyday!
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Guatapé & Coffee farm, all in one day

We'll visit a coffee plantation in Guatapé, where we learn from local farmers everything about the coffee process, from sowing the seed to drinking a cup of coffee, there you can collect the coffee and being for a while a coffee farmer. As we are in Guatapé, we have to go to the rock We continue heading to the boulder, get ready to climb more than 708 steps to reach the top, that adorns the landscape of eastern Antioquia and enjoy a breathtaking 360 degrees view from the dam and surrounding areas to capture unforgettable pictures. Then we go to the town, where we enjoy lunch before strolling around the most important landmarks of a town full of color, friendly people and corners with fascinating stories that we are going to share with you, how the tradition of "zócalos" (house facades painted) started and why is important for the inhabitants; if you are a chocolate lover, there's a shop waiting for you, also you will have time to buy handicraft from the local stores.
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