El Penon de Guatape
El Penon de Guatape
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Abovetheclouds
2,233 contributions
Aug 2023 • Business
This is a must. The climb really isn't that bad. It is a bit tough on the legs climbing around 700 steps but just take your time. I am in my forties and walked up in twenty minutes which included rest stops and to take photographs. The views at the top are worth it.
Written 28 August 2023
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MarriedAnd-Over-50
Mission, Canada1,235 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
First time was in September 2022 and when I returned with my husband in December 2022 it was a must. We went on a bus tour. There was a grat delay on the highway. Some manifestation or protest of some sort so I presume it was a bit rushed. But good overall. We had a boat ride in the Punchiná Dam. It was a town which they had to vacate and flood in order to create the dam which is part of San Carlos Hydroelectric plant. They export 70% of the power produced. A fantastic project that started in 1978 and was completed in 1984. All the people were re-located in a town that is now called El Nuevo Peñon -sometimes it is spelled Peñol-. The dam has fantastic properties. The infimus Pablo Escobar had a house and a discoteque there. Please remember that that era ended in the early 90s. We are in 2023. That is over 30 years ago! Medellin and surrounding places are SAFE. Famous soccer players own real estate at the dam. It is a great place. The lunch was in a nice restaurant a few meters from the Gran Peñon and well served. The rock is impresive and the views are fantastic. Worth the trip from Medellin.
Written 24 May 2023
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Nancy G
Miami, FL85 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Breathtaking views from the top!!It is a very difficult stair! Do not recommend if you don't like heights .There's a few parts while escalating that are slim, take your time!It is recommended to go very early to avoid crowds and be able to take time as needed to escalate.There's 708 steps but as I said the views when you get to the top are all worth the effort!!
Written 5 May 2023
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Jonathan Vargas
Costa Rica51 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
Very nice place, the view from the top of the stone is incredible to the lakes nearby. Really enjoyed this trip with my friend
Written 3 February 2023
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland8,860 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
A short drive out of Guatape, this us a fantastic place to go. The rock is a granite monolith towering over the lakelands around it. Something like 657 stone cut steps lead to the top, not too hard if you take your time and have any level of fitness at all. What you might find us that you'll ve breathless at tines due to the attitude. Find your rhythm, take plenty of water and it's really not tough at all.
The viewpoint at the top makes it all worthwhile. There's a small charge to climb it and there's a small shrine halfway up
The viewpoint at the top makes it all worthwhile. There's a small charge to climb it and there's a small shrine halfway up
Written 22 July 2022
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ingridcesargenesis
San Diego, CA18 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Excellent experience, if you are in Medellin area this is a great outdoor destination, make sure you are in good shape to climb the peñon.
Written 19 April 2022
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Joan
San Juan, Puerto Rico56 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
Love love LOVED the place. I went as part of a tour group and was given enough time to complete the steps of the peñón.
I do not work out at all and was able to do the steps in approximately 20 minutes, it was kind of difficult for me just because of the height, I’m not use to that heights where I’m from so breathing was a little challenging but all worth it, i promise. Amazing view!
On the top of the rock they have restaurants and shops so you Can spend some good time there. Again I went as part of a tour and saved the time of finding a parking spot and looking up certain information upfront and found that very convenient. You have to visit if in Medellin
I do not work out at all and was able to do the steps in approximately 20 minutes, it was kind of difficult for me just because of the height, I’m not use to that heights where I’m from so breathing was a little challenging but all worth it, i promise. Amazing view!
On the top of the rock they have restaurants and shops so you Can spend some good time there. Again I went as part of a tour and saved the time of finding a parking spot and looking up certain information upfront and found that very convenient. You have to visit if in Medellin
Written 12 March 2022
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Erika
Caracas, Venezuela9,854 contributions
Jan 2022
I expected way more from what I saw in pictures. The are in general is completely filthy and neglected. The rock belongs to a private entity and you pay for nothing, yous to climb dirty stairs. On the top there is nothing, just people screaming at you to make you buy things.
Written 19 January 2022
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KCtraveler1102
Kansas City, MO64 contributions
Dec 2019
Climbing the 707 steps to the top is certainly a workout, but well worth the view. The nearby town of Guatepé is quaint & colorful and also worth visiting. You can take a tour from Medellín that includes both and well worth the time & money. Marlon was our tour guide with MAXITOURS & he did a great job. I reserved my tour through my hotel. I paid $94,000 COP with was under $30 US. Breakfast & lunch were included; it was a long day, but worth it.
Written 29 December 2019
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Jonathan W
San Diego, CA536 contributions
Sep 2019
This attraction is about two to three hours by car from Medellin but worth the drive! ITs a tough drive through mountains and winding roads. When you finally arrive it is worth every bit of the time you spent to get there.
The base has all of your souvenier shops (all owned by the same family) and you have to pay admission to get to climb the stairs (about 3 dollars ). There are 652 stairs to the top for a total of 220 meters climbing....straight up the side of the rock!. The view is great the whole way and gets better as you go higher. Once at the top you can treat yourself to a mango beer as a reward while you take some 360 degree pictures.
You can have dinner afterward at the base that still has a magnificent view of the lake. Additionally, if you drive 20 minutes you get into the quaint town of Guatupe. This is definitely one of my favorite places in Colombia to visit.
The base has all of your souvenier shops (all owned by the same family) and you have to pay admission to get to climb the stairs (about 3 dollars ). There are 652 stairs to the top for a total of 220 meters climbing....straight up the side of the rock!. The view is great the whole way and gets better as you go higher. Once at the top you can treat yourself to a mango beer as a reward while you take some 360 degree pictures.
You can have dinner afterward at the base that still has a magnificent view of the lake. Additionally, if you drive 20 minutes you get into the quaint town of Guatupe. This is definitely one of my favorite places in Colombia to visit.
Written 13 October 2019
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