GUATAPÉ & SAN CARLOS – WATERFALLS, NATURE & COLOMBIAN HISTORY

Antioquia

Duration: 2 days/ 1 night

This overnight trip combines a visit of the spectacular Peñol Boulder, the laid-back town of Guatapé and the secret Eco-touristic hotspot of San Carlos. Enjoy Guatapé and the famous rock, which is considered one of the most spectacular attractions in the surrounding area of Medellín. Explore the idyllic village San Carlos surrounded by tropical forest – an insider's tip to most tourists. Solitary rivers and waterfalls in the midst of the jungle invite you to swim. San Carlos was affected by the inner conflict in the last decades. The village has recovered and nowadays lives in peace. This remote village is full of tropical flora and fauna and is considered a biodiversity hotspot.

Join us on a stunning trip into the Eastern highlands of Medellín and enjoy the mixture of culture, nature and history.

Included

Private transportation incl. pick-up service
Travel insurance
Accommodation (hotel in San Carlos)
Meals (1x breakfast / 1x lunch / 1x dinner)
Entrance fee to Piedra del Peñol
Hikes to the waterfalls in San Carlos
History tour at the historical museum in Granada
Bilingual attendance
Taxes

Trip Highlights

Climb the Peñol Boulder and enjoy breathtaking views
Climb the famous Piedra del Peñol
Visit the village of Guatapé with its traditional mural paintings
Enjoy waterfalls and rivers in tropical San Carlos
Learn about the recent Colombian history and how the country has changed
Visit the villages of Guatapé and San Carlos

* Can be subject to change

Itinerary

Day 1: The boulder of Guatapé and natural abundance of San Carlos (D)

From Medellín take a pristine ride towards the Eastern Highlands to climb up the famous, 200-meter-high Piedra del Peñol through a staircase of 740 steps. From the mountaintop you can enjoy breathtaking views over the stunning surroundings full of green mountains and blue lakes. Then you visit the village of Guatapé famous for its beautiful paintings that decorate the houses. There you will enjoy a delicious lunch before heading to San Carlos, where solitary rivers and waterfalls invite you to swim. Spend the night in a charming hotel near the tropical forest.

Day 2: Pristine Waterfalls and Colombian history in Granada (B, L)

In the morning you enjoy some of the natural treasures of San Carlos and its biodiversity. The abundance of waterfalls and pristine rivers is unique in Colombia. Afterwards we hit the road towards Medellín and pass by the village of Granada, one of the villages in Antioquia affected by the inner conflict during the last decades. Visit the memorial museum where you will learn about the recent past, rebels, paramilitaries and displacement, but above all you will also see how the village has recovered and that its population lives in peace today.