Guatape Day Trip from Medellin 2026: Piedra del Penol
Guatape is 2 hours from Medellin by road. The main attractions are the Piedra del Penol (a 220 meter granite rock you climb for views over the lake) and the colorful town of Guatape with painted zocalos. Most tourists do it as a full-day trip.
Quick Answer: The Guatape day trip from Medellin costs $35-70 USD and runs 10-12 hours. Includes: transport, Piedra del Penol climb (740 steps), lunch in Guatape, boat ride on the reservoir and walk through the painted zocalos.
Full day trips run 10-12 hours, departing Medellin around 7:30am and returning 6-7pm. Private transport can do it in 8 hours.
740 steps to the top. It takes most people 15-25 minutes. At the summit there is a viewing platform with 360-degree views over the reservoir.
Yes. Take a public bus from Terminal del Norte (25,000 COP each way, 2 hours). The tour is easier because it includes transport, lunch, boat and guide.
