Located in the outskirts of Medellin, Guatape is no less than a must visit the place. It is a municipality town in Antioquia Department, Colombia. Town is home to several resorts. It has Alejandrina in the North, San Rafael in the east and Granada and El Penol to the South.
Where would you get to visit in Guatape? If you are tired of the city-life of Medellin and looking for some relaxation, you can join hands with the team of Hi Medellin and get to visit. Guatape is a village town that offers you peace of mind and soul. So, here are a few places you should visit if you are in Guatape.
• The famous rocks
Climbing the famous rocks is one of the primary reasons why people visit Guatape. It is also referred to as El Penol rock. You will get the perfect view of the surrounding islands and lakes. Thus, the famous cliffs of Guatape are one of the significant visits. It has about 740 steps which you need to climb to get to the top. Though it will be tiring but the view is definitely worth the pain you take.
• The colorful streets
This small village town is pretty attractive because of the colored walls and wainscoting, the zocalos. Thus, all these beautiful things make it one of the most attractive towns. There are paintings of the zocalos which talk about the rich history of the town. Thus, if you want great photos, make sure you visit Guatape. You can sit in the cafe plaza and enjoy the beautiful view of Guatape.
• Hike in the countryside
Guatape is surrounded by green hills which make it perfect to enjoy the views. You can go on to enjoy the hiking along the countryside. Thus, if you are moving around the place, you can go hiking. Apart from the countryside, there are round-trip hikes too.
• Have fun with extreme sports
The trip around Guatape does not necessarily need to be about cafes and boats. It can be more than that. You can try out the extreme sports such as flyboarding, mountain biking, paragliding and other such sports. If you think Guatape is only for relaxation time, you may be wrong. It is a hub for sports too. So, if you wish to have some adventure thrill, you can visit Guatape.
• Boat trip around the lake
Apart from the famous rock mountains of Guatape, another must visit a place of Guatape is a beautiful lake. These lakes surround the whole of the town. To enjoy the beauty of the lake, you can either rent a boat and go around it or become a part of any party happening on the cruises. You can even hire a craft and take a trip around the lake. Thus, you will get to experience the covets for yourself.
The services of Hi Medellin
The team of Hi Medellin thoroughly understands the needs of its customers. It is for this reason that we offer the whole city tour. The price for accommodating individuals as well as the group people is different. We will provide you the beautiful view around the Andes. The trip can be customized as per your wish since the timings are flexible.
You get to visit around the East Medellin covering the areas of Guatape, Penol, El Retiro, Rionegro, and San Antonio De Pereira. The duration of the tour is usually about 8 hours. If you have trouble understanding the language, the team also offers a bilingual guide who narrates you throughout the tour.