Location: Guatape
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Top 10 Things to do in Guatape, Antioquia Department
Guatapé is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia. Part of the subregion of Eastern Antioquia. Guatapé is located in the outskirts of Medellín, bordering a reservoir created by the Coâ¦Guatapé is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia. Part of the subregion of Eastern Antioquia. Guatapé is located in the outskirts of Medellín, bordering a reservoir created by the Colombian government for a hydro-electric dam, built in the late 1960s. This quaint town is the gathering place for "Las Vegas", or the small farms of the area. It is also a growing area of recreation for citizens of Medellín, and aims to be a tourist destination for foreign travellers.
Restaurants in Guatape
1. Escuela de Vela de Antioquia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 110 reviews
Live the experience of sailing the most beautiful lake in Colombia. Hand-on experience or just relax and enjoy the breathtaking views . Savor exotic tropical fruits, a glass of wine or a Colombian typical soda. Visit tourist points of interest. We meet all sailing safety standards.
2. Hang Glide Colombia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 213 reviews
Experience Guatape like no other possible way. Fly like an eagle from a hang glider, high above dam of Guatape (the biggest dam in Colombia). You and your certified pilot up to 1500 ft above the water that surround this paradise. Look from above: Guatape Rock, the labyrinth of islands, nearby towns. PLEASE HAVE IN MIND! Walk-ins are welcome, but we cannot guarantee your flight, previa reservations are always required.
3. Piedra Del Penol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,412 reviews
Reviewed By From_Victoria_BC
Thanks to previous travel bloggers for paving the way and giving us direction for our own trip. Taking into account the previously-shared knowledge, here was our experience: - Took the metro from El Poblado to Caribe and walked across to the gangway to the bus terminal. - Found ticket booth #14 for buses to Guatape with a bus company is called “Sotrasanvicente & Guatape La Piedra”. - We could only buy one-way tickets there and they cost $15,000 each. I believe buses leave every hour and we only waited 15 minutes. - The bus trip took two hours since it was constantly picking up and dropping off travellers, entertainers and vendors of snacks. - Listened for the call for La Piedra and got off the bus then walked up the stairs for 10-15 minutes to the touristy area. - Paid $18,000 to walk up 700 more steps to the incredible lookout, then paid $4000 to take a shared Jeep-like taxi to the town of Guatape. - We had lunch at a locals’ restaurant by the lake for only $23,000 for two people! - Bought a return ticket for $15,000 and saw people buying them right before the bus left so there’s no rush, but don’t wait too long (return schedule is attached). We decided to pass on a tour from Medellin since they were more expensive, left at 7:30 am, and the one we wanted was sold out the night before our final day in Medellín. Here are our total costs per person: $5,100 metro round trip $15,000 bus $18,000 La Piedra lookout $4,000 taxi to Guatape $12,000 lunch $4,000 street dessert $15,000 bus = $55,100 for a lovely day trip!
4. Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Carmen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By GeorgiaRose1968 - White Oak, United States
Beautiful exterior and located in the center of town where people were out and about relaxing and gathered together socializing. I went in to say a quick prayer and place was packed.
5. Parque Comfama
6. Guatape Dam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By JMGeneva - Geneva, Switzerland
A very nice maze made by the lake that is a pleasure for the eyes. Wealthy people from Medellín who have superb villas on the shore seem to agree with that. Best appreciated from the penol.
7. Monasterio benedictino Santa Maria de la Epifania
8. El Penon de Guatape
9. Malecon de Guatape
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Luciafernandez62
This spectacular deck was inaugurated less than one month ago (early September 2019). It is a wide strip of modern spaces where visitors and locals can stroll, walk, ride bicycles, and have a good time. It is located right on the shores of the Guatape lake, steps away from the colorful streets and squares of the town. The view over the water is awe-inspiring. There are green spaces with plants and flowers, fountains, sculptures, playgrounds.
10. Plazoleta de los Zocalos
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Luciafernandez62
Strolling around Guatape is a real pleasure. There is color everywhere. Every house, every building, every restaurant, every store, and even the church, display proudly their creative "zocalos". These are ornamental stripes painted in the lower half of the exterior walls, depicting flowers, animals, local scenes, symbols, in bold combinations of intense colors. Steps away from the Main Square and the Church, you will find the Plazoleta de los Zocalos. It is a small square, with rows of steps in one of its sides, each step painted in a different color, yellow, blue, red, green. It is surrounded by colorful buildings and souvenir stores, cafes and restaurants. Locals and tourist congregate at this spot, where you can take pictures, find street performers, listen to Colombian music, or simply sit down and relax.
