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  • Guatapé, Colombia

    Top Spots in and near Guatapé

    • Guatape, Colombia

      Visit Guatapé

      Guatape is a vibrant town of craftsmen and artisans a short day trip from Medellin. Wander the colorful streets and admire the unique painted depictions of local life that can be found on nearly every building in the main part of town.Besides just walking around town, there is a zipline on the wa...
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    • Guatapé, Colombia

      Climb the Rock of Guatapé

      The most popular attraction near Guatape, you can pay $18,000 COP to climb the 740 steps up to the top of the rock. Your effort will be rewarded with a 360 degree view of the surrounding mountains and lake, which stretches to the horizon. After that exercise, you'll be able to chill out with some...
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    • San Rafael, Colombia

      Stroll along the river

      4 mi / 328.1 ft gain
      It's a nice walk along the river stream. Drive out of San Rafael into the hills, be aware tus becomes a dirt road that is manageable by a normal car in normal weather conditions. Park at La Cristalina for 5000 COP (you can also overnight camp here in your car for the same price) and start walking...
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    • Medellín, Colombia

      Bike to Pueblito Paisa and catch the sunset

      1.5 mi / 450 ft gain
      Medellin is developing more and more infrastructure that make it safe to bike around the city, it is a great way to discover the different neighborhoods. On your way you should definitely make the short climb up Cerro Nutibara.  There are two different entrances to the hill, personally I prefer t...
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