What to do and see in Guatape, Antioquia Department: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

August 28, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach

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 Co…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. ALTITUDE

Calle #9-18 Vereda Los Naranjos, Guatape Colombia +57 304 3889847 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 44 reviews

ALTITUDE

Altitude proposes unique trips to discover Guatape and its surrounding. We offer great deals with themed Tours: Discovery - Adventure - Cultural - Zen.. And many other tailor made ones. Altitude is a way to reconnect with yourself, with your MIND-BODY-SOUL

2. Sebana Zona Extrema

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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Sebana Zona Extrema

Lakeside bar with water games blob jump bumper boats slide refresch boat tour paintball on the pablo escobar farm

3. Escuela de Vela de Antioquia

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5.0 based on 110 reviews

Escuela de Vela de Antioquia

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.

4. Paragliding Guatape

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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Paragliding Guatape

We are pioneers in the sport, national instructors with eu, us & Colombian certifications. Flying already thousands of people, paragliding is the most nicer thing to do in guatape, we will take you to the sky... book now and enjoy the best experience that you'll find in guatapè.

5. Colombia Getaway

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5.0 based on 188 reviews

Colombia Getaway

We are the only local tour company that offers bilingual tours around town and surrounding countryside both on foot, by boat and on mountain bikes. Our paragliding and waterfall rappelling will certainly satisfy your adrenaline craving . We also offer full service rentals of kayaks, paddle boards, jetskis, mountain bicycles, scooters, motorbikes and kayaks.

6. Piedra Del Penol

Highway El Penol - Guatape, Guatape Colombia
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4.5 based on 2,412 reviews

Piedra Del Penol

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!

7. Viajes Maxitours

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4.5 based on 111 reviews

Viajes Maxitours

With more than ten years in the market, we have positioned ourselves as the preferred company for tourists who visit Medellin and want to know the beauty of the city and its surroundings. We have tours to Guatape, Hacienda Napoles, Santa Fe de Antioquia and CityTour.

8. Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Carmen

Guatape Colombia
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4.5 based on 193 reviews

Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Carmen

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.

9. Parque Comfama

Embalse El Penol - Guatape. Km. 73 Near Carrera 52 and Avenida Carabobo, Guatape 053847 Colombia +57 4 8610840 http://www.comfama.com/TiendaParques/parque.aspx?aId=5
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Parque Comfama

10. Guatape Dam

Malecon, Guatape 053847 Colombia
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4.5 based on 106 reviews

Guatape Dam

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.

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