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Piedra del Peñol (El Peñón de Guatapé)
Granite monolith roughly 200-220 m high with a staircase to a near-360-degree summit view over the reservoir. Located in El Peñol municipality, on the road toward Guatapé; snack bars operate at the top per Lonely Planet.
- Near-360-degree summit view
- Staircase built into the rock
- Snack bars at the top
Why we listed it
Listed by Lonely Planet: 200 m monolith, 360-degree views, 740-step staircase, snack bars at summit. Listed by Medellín CVB: About 220 m, 702 stairs, near-360-degree view.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026
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El Peñol
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Listed by Medellín CVB: Guatapé and El Peñol featured together, Piedra del Peñol described as an iconic landscape with panoramic views. Listed by Medellín CVB: Private Peñol and Guatapé tour offered in Spanish or English.
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Réplica del Viejo Peñol
Price not statedWhy we listed it
Listed by Medellín CVB: Visit to the replica of Viejo Peñol is part of the tour.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026Source: Medellín CVB
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