Frequently asked questions
Where is the best area to stay in Guatapé?
In town, to walk to the lakefront, the zócalos and the restaurants: the four in this guide are 100-600 m from the lakefront. By the reservoir, for quiet country inns and hotels with water views, 1.7-7 km from town. And in the La Piedra area, to have El Peñol Rock 550 m-1.3 km away.
Which places in this guide have the highest ratings?
Casa Dodo Guatapé and Descanso Bajo La Piedra Del Peñol, with 9.7; Casa Flotante La Trinidad, with 9.6, and Hotel Zocalo Campestre and HOTEL EL POTRILLO, with 9.4. Hotel Los Recuerdos has the most reviews: 940.
What does the price per night include?
It is the price for two people per night, in Colombian pesos: the cheapest option for two at each place. Breakfast is offered at Hotel Chromatic, Casa Dodo Guatapé, Guatapé Country House Hotel, Casa Flotante La Trinidad, Hotel Los Recuerdos, Hotel Bahia Del Faro, Hotel Zocalo Campestre and HOTEL EL POTRILLO. If a property requires a minimum stay, it is shown below its price chart.
Are there places with a pool or a hot tub?
Yes: Hotel Los Recuerdos has two pools, one of them a heated outdoor pool, and HOTEL EL POTRILLO has an outdoor pool. Casa Flotante La Trinidad, Hotel Bahia Del Faro and HOTEL EL POTRILLO have a hot tub.
How far is El Peñol Rock?
550 m from Hotel Zocalo Campestre, 600 m from Hotel Bahia Del Faro and 1.3 km from Descanso Bajo La Piedra Del Peñol. From the hotels in town it is about 3.3 km, and from El Peñol, about 12 km. From the lakefront to the Rock is about 4 km by road.
When is the best time to go?
Guatapé is mild all year round, with highs of 23 to 26 °C. July and August are the driest months; rain is heaviest from March to May and from October to November. Each place’s card shows the price per night month by month.
How do you get there from Medellín?
It is about 70 km by road, around 2 hours. Buses leave from Medellín’s Terminal del Norte, and there are also day tours with transport from the city.