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Centro Turístico La Piedra (Piedra del Peñol)
Official visitor center for climbing the Piedra del Peñol, a granite monolith near Guatapé about two hours east of Medellín. The site lists the summit ascent at COP 20,000 and a news item says the center reopened on 12 August 2024.
- Staircase climb to the summit; Lonely Planet counts 740 steps and about 200 m height
- Ascent listed at COP 20,000; helicopter flight listed at COP 240,000 and 200,000; car parking COP 5,000 (official site)
- Official site available in English and Spanish
Why we listed it
Listed by Lonely Planet: Piedra del Peñol: 740 steps, 200 m monolith, about a two-hour drive east of Medellín (Mar 4, 2025).
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026
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