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Guatape, El Penol, El Retiro & Tekendamita Waterfall Private Tour

Guatape's icons plus two real Antioquia towns most visitors skip.

Private tour — just your group 8-9 hours Up to 25 guests Free itinerary changes Local expert guide
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Overview

A private day trip covering Guatape and Piedra del Penol along with El Retiro, a real Antioquian town known for its architecture, and the Tekendamita Waterfall, with time along the way for a snack of local empanadas and cheese bread.

This private tour reaches beyond the standard Guatape route to include El Retiro, a real Antioquian town with its own distinct architecture, and the Tekendamita Waterfall, giving you real, additional ground most day trips don't cover.

Highlights

  • Guatape and El Penol Rock Climb the iconic granite monolith and explore Guatape's colorful streets.
  • El Retiro A real Antioquian town known for its local architecture and crafts, off the standard tourist route.
  • Tekendamita Waterfall A scenic waterfall stop along the route through the Antioquia countryside.

What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

P

Pickup

Round-trip hotel pickup in Medellin.

1

Guatape and El Penol Rock

Climb the iconic granite monolith and explore Guatape's colorful streets.

2

El Retiro

A real Antioquian town known for its local architecture and crafts, off the standard tourist route.

3

Tekendamita Waterfall

A scenic waterfall stop along the route through the Antioquia countryside.

D

Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

It covers more ground with additional stops, but the pace is still set by you and your private guide.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

About This Tour

A private day trip covering Guatape and Piedra del Penol along with El Retiro, a real Antioquian town known for its architecture, and the Tekendamita Waterfall, with time along the way for a snack of local empanadas and cheese bread. This private tour reaches beyond the standard Guatape route to include El Retiro, a real Antioquian town with its own distinct architecture, and the Tekendamita Waterfall, giving you real, additional ground most day trips don't cover.

El Retiro is a small Antioquian town in the eastern highlands. Its official foundation is often given as 1790, with municipal status in 1814, though earlier settlement dates to the 1730s, when families began working local mines and pastures, a history that included enslaved labor. The town's plaza, church and colonial-style streets are why it is a favorite weekend stop for residents of Medellín.

The Salto de Tequendamita waterfall lies a few kilometres from town on the road toward La Ceja and drops around 20 metres, according to published descriptions.

Compared with the standard Guatapé route, this tour adds the quieter highland towns and a waterfall, so you see more of the countryside than the reservoir and rock alone.

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