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Colombia travel guide

What to see in Guatapé

Colombia’s most colourful town, next to El Peñol Rock.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: IdkSGM · CC BY-SA 4.0

Guatapé highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. El Peñol Rock

    About 700 steps up to the top of a monolith.

  2. Zócalos

    Colourful reliefs on the house fronts.

  3. Guatapé reservoir

    Islands and boat trips.

  4. Calle del Recuerdo

    The most photographed street in town.

  5. Malecón

    A walk by the water.

Day trips from Guatapé

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Guatapé

Any time of year is good to travel to Guatapé: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: a set-lunch spot (menú del día). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Colombia guide.

Frequently asked questions about Guatapé

What to see in Guatapé?

El Peñol Rock, Zócalos, Guatapé reservoir, Calle del Recuerdo and Malecón.

What to see in Guatapé in one day?

Don’t miss El Peñol Rock, Zócalos, Guatapé reservoir, Calle del Recuerdo and Malecón. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Guatapé?

Any time of year is good to travel to Guatapé: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Guatapé?

Guatapé.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.