Colombia · Antioquia · Guatapé and El Peñol

Where to stay in Guatapé: 12 hotels and guesthouses

Twelve places to stay in Guatapé and El Peñol, the town of colourful zócalos and El Peñol Rock, on the shores of the reservoir: four in town, close to the lakefront promenade; four country inns and hotels by the water, and four at the foot of the Rock and in El Peñol. For each one: where it is, what it has, what a night costs month by month and what guests who stayed there say.

12 places to stay 8.6-9.7 rating 5,173 reviews

Price per night month by month · Guest reviews · Map with all 12 places to stay

The 12 at a glance

Colourful hotels in the centre of town, country inns overlooking the reservoir, a floating house, a 5-star hotel with pools and cottages at the foot of El Peñol Rock. Eight have free parking.

Place to stayTypeRatingReviewsFrom, per night
Hotel Real Guatapé★★★Hotel8.7 Fabulous789≈ $ 100.000
Hotel Chromatic★★★Hotel9.2 Superb372≈ $ 219.000
Casa Dodo Guatapé■■■■Apartments9.7 Exceptional215≈ $ 262.000
Hotel Casa Verde GuatapéHotel8.7 Fabulous528≈ $ 109.000
Guatapé Country House HotelHotel9.2 Superb238≈ $ 178.000
Finca-hotel Montecarlo Guatape by Hope■■■Farm hotel9.2 Superb285≈ $ 135.000
Casa Flotante La TrinidadFloating house9.6 Exceptional212≈ $ 400.000
Hotel Los Recuerdos★★★★★Hotel8.6 Fabulous940≈ $ 604.000
Hotel Bahia Del Faro★★★★Hotel9.3 Superb736≈ $ 258.000
Hotel Zocalo CampestreCountry hotel9.4 Superb522≈ $ 324.000
Descanso Bajo La Piedra Del Peñol■■■Apartment9.7 Exceptional293≈ $ 191.000
HOTEL EL POTRILLOHotel9.4 Superb43≈ $ 210.000

“From” is the lowest price per night over the next 12 months for two people, in Colombian pesos: the cheapest option for two at each place. It may not include taxes and charges. Rates change: the price for your dates is confirmed when you book. ★ = the property’s stars. ■ = quality rating (1 to 5) for places without stars.

In the town of Guatapé, near the lakefront

In the centre of Guatapé, 100-600 m from the lakefront promenade and about 3.3 km from El Peñol Rock: two 3-star hotels, a hotel with a shared kitchen and apartments with reservoir views.

Hotel Real Guatapé, in Guatapé (Antioquia, Colombia)

Hotel Real Guatapé

Hotel

8.7 Fabulous · 789 reviews

📍 Calle 30 #29-37, Guatapé · lakefront 100 m · Villa Zócalo restaurant next door · El Peñol Rock 3.4 km

  • 3 stars
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi

The hotel in town with the most reviews in this guide, 789: a 3-star right in the centre, with a 24-hour front desk, family rooms, cable TV and private bathrooms; some rooms overlook the town. Location scores 9.6: guests highlight that everything is within walking distance, the cleanliness and the coffee and herbal tea on offer.

«The rooms and bathrooms are very clean and comfortable. Friendly staff. Coffee and herbal tea are available. An excellent location for getting to know the town on foot.»
10 Luz Colombia · 10/2026
«The location is perfect, very close to the square and the street of umbrellas. It’s great!»
9 Gabriela Costa Rica · 10/2026
Price per night, 2 people (thousands of $)
≈ $ 100.000-202.000
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Hotel Chromatic, in Guatapé (Antioquia, Colombia)

Hotel Chromatic

Hotel

9.2 Superb · 372 reviews

📍 29-21 Calle 29, Guatapé · lakefront 200 m · El Mesón de Mi Abuela and El Bretón restaurants 100 m · El Peñol Rock 3.3 km

  • American breakfast
  • Street-facing balcony (some)
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk

A 3-star with a colourful façade in the centre, with room service, a 24-hour front desk and an American breakfast: rooms with a wardrobe, flat-screen TV and private bathroom; some with a balcony. Staff and location score 9.7, and the WiFi 10. Guests highlight how pretty the hotel is and the service.

«The place is very pretty and the rooms are very well equipped. The service from the reception and housekeeping staff stands out: they make your stay unforgettable.»
10 Irene Spain · 10/2026
«How pretty it is, how close it is to everything, the service. Mr Carlos is an excellent host. We had a great time!»
10 Sanchez Colombia · 08/2026
Price per night, 2 people (thousands of $)
≈ $ 219.000-361.000
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Casa Dodo Guatapé, in Guatapé (Antioquia, Colombia)

Casa Dodo Guatapé

Apartments

9.7 Exceptional · 215 reviews

📍 #31-28 Carrera 32, Guatapé · lakefront 500 m · Terraza Blue restaurant 100 m · El Peñol Rock 3.2 km

  • À la carte breakfast
  • Kitchen with fridge
  • Reservoir view (some)
  • Airport transfer

Joint highest-rated in this guide with Descanso Bajo La Piedra Del Peñol (9.7): apartments with a kitchen —fridge, microwave and minibar—, flat-screen TV and private bathroom; some with a terrace or balcony overlooking the reservoir. There is a restaurant, an à la carte or vegetarian breakfast and a paid airport transfer. Cleanliness and staff score 10.

«A very convenient location, close to the square and restaurants. Very comfortable and clean; everything is like new. The kitchen is very well equipped. Spotless bathrooms. Valery’s service is great: she keeps an eye on everything and recommends things to do.»
10 Sara Colombia · 07/2026
«The location is great. The apartment was spotless and had every comfort. Breakfast is delicious and they bring it to the apartment. On our last day we were leaving at 6:30 and they made us a snack to take with us.»
10 Montaña Spain · 07/2026
Price per night, 2 people (thousands of $)
≈ $ 262.000
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Hotel Casa Verde Guatapé, in Guatapé (Antioquia, Colombia)

Hotel Casa Verde Guatapé

Hotel

8.7 Fabulous · 528 reviews

📍 Carrera 28 # 30-34, opposite Calle del Comercio, Guatapé · lakefront 600 m · Restaurante Martine 20 m · El Peñol Rock 3.4 km

  • Shared kitchen
  • Terrace
  • Tour desk
  • Airport transfer

A simple hotel in the centre, with a terrace, shared kitchen, room service, a tour desk and a paid airport transfer. Rooms have a flat-screen cable TV and private bathroom. Location scores 9.6 and staff 9.2: guests highlight the service and the value for money.

«Recommended: excellent location, clean, and the people who looked after me were very friendly. Excellent value for money.»
10 Sandra Colombia · 10/2026
«They were very kind and helped us with everything. There is a kitchen and a fridge you can use.»
10 Ester Spain · 07/2026
Price per night, 2 people (thousands of $)
≈ $ 109.000-126.000
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Country inns and hotels by the reservoir

On the outskirts of Guatapé, 1.7-7 km from the lakefront by road: a country hotel and a farm hotel a few minutes from town, a floating house and a 5-star hotel with pools.

Guatapé Country House Hotel, in Guatapé (Antioquia, Colombia)

Guatapé Country House Hotel

Hotel

9.2 Superb · 238 reviews

📍 Playa Hermosa, Guatapé - San Rafael road · 1.7 km from the lakefront · Estadero Campo Alegre restaurant 50 m · El Peñol Rock 4.6 km

  • American breakfast
  • Garden and terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free parking

A colourful country hotel on the edge of town, with a garden, terrace, shared lounge, 24-hour front desk and tour desk: rooms with a flat-screen TV and private bathroom with shower, and an American breakfast. Staff score 9.7. Guests highlight the service, the breakfast and that you can walk into town.

«It’s our second stay and, as always, the facilities and comfort are very good and the service from all the staff is excellent. The location is very good: you can easily walk into town. It has private parking for cars and motorbikes.»
10 Edgar Colombia · 01/2026
«The staff are wonderfully friendly, breakfast is delicious and the room very comfortable.»
10 Sara Colombia · 04/2026
Price per night, 2 people (thousands of $)
≈ $ 178.000
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Finca-hotel Montecarlo Guatape by Hope, in Guatapé (Antioquia, Colombia)

Finca-hotel Montecarlo Guatape by Hope

Farm hotel

9.2 Superb · 285 reviews

📍 Guatapé - El Anillo road · 1.7 km from the lakefront · Thai Terrace restaurant 500 m · El Peñol Rock 4.4 km

  • Garden with terrace
  • Bike hire
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking

A farm hotel with a garden, a terrace with views and free parking, a few minutes from town: rooms with a private bathroom and toiletries, bike hire and a paid airport transfer. Hiking, fishing and cycling are popular nearby. The WiFi scores 10; guests highlight the peace and quiet, the view and the service.

«Spectacular, clean, a beautiful view, and the staff are very kind and attentive. It’s very close to town, so getting there is easy, even on foot.»
10 Charis Colombia · 06/2026
«I really liked how peaceful it is, ideal for getting away from the city. There is a kitchen if you want to make something light before heading out.»
10 Cortes Colombia · 08/2026
Price per night, 2 people (thousands of $)
≈ $ 135.000-147.000
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Casa Flotante La Trinidad, in Guatapé (Antioquia, Colombia)

Casa Flotante La Trinidad

Floating house

9.6 Exceptional · 212 reviews

📍 Vereda Los Naranjos, Guatapé · on the reservoir · Praia Beach Club restaurant 900 m · El Peñol Rock 2.9 km

  • Floating house
  • Hot tub
  • American breakfast
  • Free parking

A floating house on the reservoir, with a hot tub, terrace and garden: private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, an American breakfast and free parking on dry land. It scores 9.6, with 9.7 for comfort. Guests highlight the view, sunrise over the water, the kayak and the friendly staff.

«I loved absolutely everything: the experience is different and very good, and everything is very clean. Don’t skip the kayak: the views are beautiful. The staff are super friendly.»
10 Yessica Mexico · 09/2026
«It has a spectacular view and excellent staff!»
10 Ospina Colombia · 08/2026
Price per night, 2 people (thousands of $)
≈ $ 400.000-473.000
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Hotel Los Recuerdos, in Guatapé (Antioquia, Colombia)

Hotel Los Recuerdos

Hotel

8.6 Fabulous · 940 reviews

📍 El Peñol road, Guatapé · overlooking the reservoir · El Peñol Rock 3.5 km · about 7 km from the lakefront

  • 5 stars
  • 2 pools
  • Restaurant and bar
  • Spa, gym and steam bath

The place with the most reviews in this guide, 940: a 5-star overlooking the reservoir, with two pools —one heated, outdoors, with a bar—, a gym, steam bath, spa, a restaurant serving regional and international food, a buffet breakfast with tropical fruit and free parking. Some rooms have a kitchen and a balcony with a hot tub.

«The hotel is very pretty, in beautiful surroundings. The pools and hot tubs with views of El Peñol are incredible.»
10 Veronica Argentina · 10/2026
«The view is amazing and the bed is very comfortable. The hot tub is incredible and the staff are always ready to help with anything you need. The location is very good, whether you travel by car or by public transport.»
10 Víctor Ireland · 10/2026
Price per night, 2 people (thousands of $)
≈ $ 604.000-699.000
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At the foot of El Peñol Rock and in El Peñol

In the La Piedra area, 550 m-1.3 km from El Peñol Rock, and in El Peñol, the neighbouring town: hotels with breakfast, an apartment with a kitchen and a hotel with a pool.

Hotel Bahia Del Faro, in Guatapé (Antioquia, Colombia)

Hotel Bahia Del Faro

Hotel

9.3 Superb · 736 reviews

📍 Km 11, El Peñol - Guatapé road, vereda El Peñol · El Peñol Rock 600 m · Alex Parrilla restaurant 350 m and Al Carbón 400 m

  • 4 stars
  • Hot tub
  • American breakfast
  • Bar

A 4-star 600 m from El Peñol Rock, with a garden, sun terrace, bar, hot tub and thermal bath, a 24-hour front desk, an American breakfast and free parking. It scores 9.3 from 736 reviews. Guests highlight the service, the food, the cocktails and the peace and quiet.

«The staff’s service is outstanding, the food excellent with very generous portions and the cocktails delicious: a very pleasant place to rest and get away from the noise of the city.»
10 Ocampo Colombia · 09/2026
«Very attentive and lovely hosts: they make you feel at home. The food is delicious and the prices are fair. I really hope to come back!»
10 Ana Colombia · 09/2026
Price per night, 2 people (thousands of $)
≈ $ 258.000-335.000
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Hotel Zocalo Campestre, in Guatapé (Antioquia, Colombia)

Hotel Zocalo Campestre

Country hotel

9.4 Superb · 522 reviews

📍 Vereda La Piedra, Guatapé · El Peñol Rock 550 m · Alex Parrilla and Al Carbón restaurants 350 m

  • Cottages and rooms
  • Restaurant and bar
  • Exceptional breakfast
  • Billiards

The closest to El Peñol Rock, 550 m away: rooms in the main house and cottages in the traditional local style, with views of the mountains, the lake or the garden. There is a restaurant, bar, lounge, billiards, bike hire, a paid airport transfer and free parking. Staff score 9.7 and location 9.6.

«Everything was spectacular: the view is beautiful, the cottages are lovely, breakfast is delicious and the staff very attentive. We’ll be back.»
10 Claudia Colombia · 10/2026
«When we arrived we were amazed by how beautiful it is: the photos don’t do it justice, with a design typical of the region. The staff couldn’t be friendlier, with the warmth paisas are known for. The views from anywhere in the hotel are incredible, the cottages are comfortable and breakfast is very complete and delicious.»
10 Ashley Colombia · 10/2026
Price per night, 2 people (thousands of $)
≈ $ 324.000-356.000
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Descanso Bajo La Piedra Del Peñol, in Guatapé (Antioquia, Colombia)

Descanso Bajo La Piedra Del Peñol

Apartment

9.7 Exceptional · 293 reviews

📍 Guatapé - El Anillo road · El Peñol Rock 1.3 km · La Mona restaurant 400 m

  • Kitchen with fridge
  • Mountain view
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Joint highest-rated in this guide with Casa Dodo Guatapé (9.7), 1.3 km from El Peñol Rock: an apartment with mountain views, a kitchen —fridge, microwave and minibar—, flat-screen TV, private bathroom and free parking. Every score is between 9.5 and 9.8; guests highlight the peace and quiet, the view and the host.

«We loved the place: it had everything to make our stay wonderful. The kitchen is very well equipped and the place very clean. It is super peaceful and quiet, perfect for switching off and recharging.»
10 Santiago Colombia · 08/2026
«A comfortable place, close to the reservoir, quiet and with a wonderful view.»
9 Katherine Colombia · 10/2026
Price per night, 2 people (thousands of $)
≈ $ 191.000-214.000
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Minimum stay: 2 nights in Dec and Jan.

HOTEL EL POTRILLO, in Guatapé (Antioquia, Colombia)

HOTEL EL POTRILLO

Hotel

9.4 Superb · 43 reviews

📍 1 km from El Peñol, on the road to Marinilla · El Peñol Rock 12 km · José María Córdova airport 31 km

  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant and bar
  • Accessible for reduced mobility
  • Breakfast

A hotel in El Peñol, Guatapé’s neighbouring town, with an outdoor pool, garden, restaurant, bar, hot tub, 24-hour front desk, airport transfer and free parking; it is adapted for guests with reduced mobility. Rooms have a terrace overlooking the pool and the mountains. Cleanliness scores 9.5 and staff 9.7.

«The view is great! It’s close to town, the owners’ service is very good and breakfast was delicious.»
10 Diego Colombia · 02/2026
«The hotel is very clean, the host is friendly and breakfast is delicious, with generous portions too.»
10 Hubelez Colombia · 06/2025
Price per night, 2 people (thousands of $)
≈ $ 210.000-230.000
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The 12 places to stay on the map

Tap a number to see the place to stay. The town of Guatapé sits on the reservoir; the yellow dot is El Peñol Rock, and El Peñol, the neighbouring town, lies to the west.

When to go

Average daily high for each month in Guatapé, on the shores of the reservoir.

Jan23°
Feb23°
Mar23°
Apr23°
May24°
Jun24°
Jul25°
Aug26°
Sep25°
Oct24°
Nov23°
Dec23°
Driest: July and AugustModerate rain (Dec-Feb, Jun and Sep)Wettest (Mar-May and Oct-Nov)
🌡️ Mild all year round: average highs of 23 to 26 °C and lows of 14-15 °C☀️ July and August are the driest and warmest months, with highs of 25-26 °C🌧️ Rain is heaviest from March to May and from October to November; it rains less from December to February🧥 Nights are cool in any season: bring a light jacket📊 2015-2024 averages at Guatapé’s coordinates (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis)

On each place’s card, months marked “·” have no published rate yet: properties open their calendars in stages. It does not mean they are closed.

Things to do in Guatapé

Places within easy reach of the places to stay in this guide, with the distances shown on each property’s page, and guided tours.

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El Peñol Rock

The monolith that towers over the reservoir, with a staircase of more than 700 steps up to the viewpoint. It is 550 m-1.3 km from the three places to stay in the La Piedra area and about 3.3 km from those in town.

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The town’s zócalos

Guatapé’s houses are decorated with zócalos: colourful reliefs along the bottom of the façades. The four places to stay in town are a few steps from the streets of the centre.

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The lakefront and the reservoir

Boat and launch trips leave from the lakefront promenade to tour the Peñol-Guatapé reservoir, among islands and peninsulas. The hotels in town are 100-600 m away.

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The main square

Guatapé’s square, with its church, is the heart of the town. A guest at Hotel Real Guatapé says it is very close to the square and to the street of umbrellas.

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El Peñol

The neighbouring town: today’s El Peñol was built when the reservoir covered the old one. HOTEL EL POTRILLO is 1 km from town and about 12 km from the Rock.

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Restaurants nearby

In town, El Mesón de Mi Abuela and El Bretón, 100 m from Hotel Chromatic, and Restaurante Martine, 20 m from Hotel Casa Verde; in the La Piedra area, Alex Parrilla and Al Carbón, 350-400 m from Hotel Zocalo Campestre and Hotel Bahia Del Faro.

Tours to Guatapé and El Peñol Rock

Guatapé Tour: Piedra del Peñol with Boat Tour, Breakfast, Lunch

Guatapé Tour: Piedra del Peñol with Boat Tour, Breakfast, Lunch

★ 5.08,231 reviewsfrom $ 134.733

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Explore Guatapé and El Peñol from Medellín

Explore Guatapé and El Peñol from Medellín

★ 4.83,106 reviewsfrom $ 136.667

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Guatapé & El Peñol Rock Tour with Lunch & Boat Ride

Guatapé & El Peñol Rock Tour with Lunch & Boat Ride

★ 4.82,943 reviewsfrom $ 193.333

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PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas

PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas

★ 4.91,602 reviewsfrom $ 133.713

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Private Guatape & Coffee Farm Tour: The Two Must do in One Day

Private Guatape & Coffee Farm Tour: The Two Must do in One Day

★ 5.0783 reviewsfrom $ 512.833

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Complete your trip

Everything else you need for the trip.

Car hire

🚗 Car hire

To get around at your own pace between Medellín, Guatapé, El Peñol Rock and El Peñol.

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Flights

✈️ Flights

Look for flights to Medellín (José María Córdova airport, in Rionegro) and plan the whole trip.

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Airport transfer

🚕 Airport transfer

A driver waiting for you at the airport, with the price fixed in advance.

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What the transfer includes

🛡️ What the transfer includes

The driver tracks your flight and waits up to 45 minutes if it is late. Fixed price in advance, with taxes, tolls and tip included. You are met with a sign with your name, the vehicle depends on how many of you there are, and you can cancel for free up to 24 hours before.

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Getting there

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From Medellín

Guatapé is about 70 km from Medellín by road, around 2 hours. Buses to Guatapé and El Peñol leave from Medellín’s Terminal del Norte.

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From the airport

José María Córdova international airport, in Rionegro, is 40-47 km from the places to stay in Guatapé and 31 km from HOTEL EL POTRILLO. Several offer a paid transfer.

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Between the town and the Rock

From Guatapé’s lakefront to El Peñol Rock is about 4 km by road, around 5 minutes by car; from El Peñol, about 12 km.

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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.