Eastern Antioquia Tour - La Piedra, Guatape, El Carmen, El Retiro
Multi-day trips
Guided tours
Wheelchair accessible
Day trips
Neighborhood tours
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Tours
Landmarks & Monuments
Sightseeing
It'll be a complete exploration of eastern Antioquia, with its lights, colors, and flavors.
Highlights
- Visit La Piedra, where you'll enjoy an unforgettable view (Optional Ascent)
- Guatapé Pueblo with its zócalos and colors
- Guatapé Dam, you'll appreciate the landscape from the water (Optional Boat Tour)
- Carmen de Viboral, with its vibrant ceramic culture
- El Retiro with its bohemian and quiet nights
Description
Enjoy an all-day experience touring the best of eastern Antioquia on a tour designed to enjoy each destination with calm, flexibility, and local accompaniment.
We'll kick off the day at La Piedra del Peñol, one of Colombia's most important natural icons. The ascent is optional, and from the top, you'll enjoy a unique panoramic view of the dam and its islands, perfect for photographs and to understand the magnitude of the landscape that defines this region.
Then we'll head to Guatapé Pueblo, known for its colorful zócalos, lively streets, and vibrant atmosphere. You'll have time to walk, take photos, learn about its history, and enjoy the town at your own pace.
Our next stop is the Guatapé Dam, where you can take an optional boat ride. This tour lets you appreciate the landscape from the water, learn local stories, and understand the importance of the dam in the energy and economic development of Antioquia.
Later, we'll visit El Carmen de Viboral, considered the cradle of handmade ceramics in Colombia. Here you'll learn about its tradition, its workshops, and the cultural value that's been passed down from generation to generation, turning the town into a benchmark for local art.
We'll end the tour in El Retiro, a traditional timber town that takes on a special charm after dark. Its illuminated streets, cafés, and laid-back atmosphere make this the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the end of the day.
This tour is ideal for those who want to get to know the East of Antioquia in an authentic way, without rushing, with comfortable transport and the flexibility that only a well-guided experience can offer.
Includes
This tour includes comfortable and safe private transport throughout the day, a local guide, and a flexible tour of Eastern Antioquia, designed for you to enjoy each destination at your own pace. As it's a private tour, you're free to stop wherever you want, spend more time in the places you like the most, and tailor the tour to your interests.
The tour doesn't include food, so you're free to choose where and what to eat during the day. It also doesn't include tickets to the Piedra del Peñol, the boat ride on the dam, or experiences or purchases at ceramic factories in El Carmen de Viboral, which are totally optional and paid directly at the destination.
Perfect for those looking for an authentic, flexible, and leisurely experience.
Important Information
- The cost is per tour, with a maximum of 4 people per tour.
For larger groups, you'll need to schedule 2 or more tours.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund