Ultimate Guide to Guatapé, Colombia: Colorful Town & Giant Rock Adventure

! Guatapé is just too dreamy! This colorful paradise, only a 2-hour drive from Medellín, is definitely worth multiple visits! 💯 ✨ Must-visit TOP 3: 1️⃣ Climb the 720 steps to the top of El Peñol Rock! 📍Address: Vereda La Piedra, Guatapé ⏰Opening hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 💰Ticket: About 30,000 COP (≈47 RMB) Stand atop the 220-meter-high giant rock and overlook the Thousand Islands Lake; every shot is an epic masterpiece! 📸 2️⃣ Get lost in the Rainbow Town! The Zócalos relief neighborhood—each house is a work of art! 💕 Must-photograph spot: Plazoleta de Los Zócalos square (Secret tip: The evening light is the best for photos~) 3️⃣ Time to have fun on the lake! Choose from kayaking, jet skiing, or boat tours 🚤 Sunset cruises are highly recommended for maximum romance! 🌅 🚗 Transportation tips: Medellín North Terminal (Terminal del Norte) 📍Address: Cra. 64 ⏰Bus schedule: 5:30 AM - 7:00 PM (every 30 minutes) 🏨 Accommodation recommendations: ▫️BubbleSky Glamping 📍Address: Km 6 Vía Peñol-Guatapé 💰Per person: ¥300+/night Bubble houses + infinity pool = full Instagram vibes! ▫️Alegria Hostel Boutique 📍Address: Cl. 31 💰Bed: ¥100+/night The most stylish hostel around! 🍴 Foodie must-tries: ▫️La Fogata Restaurant Must order! Charcoal-grilled trout + tree tomato juice 📍Address: Cl. 32 💡 Tips: ✓ Remember sunscreen! The highland UV is super strong ☀️ ✓ Bring cash! Small shops only accept pesos 💵 ✓ Wear comfortable sneakers! Climbing the steps is exhausting 👟 In this fairy-tale town, even the air is filled with happiness! Save this guide and unlock South America’s most colourful travel experience~ 🎨