Guatape: Colombia's Tourist Trap (is it worth it?)

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Guatape, Colombia is the most popular tourist destination in Colombia. But is it worth it?
We went to Guatape and the Piedra del Penol (or Penon de Guatape) to find out if it's worth it to visit, whether from Medellin on a day trip or a few nights stay.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Welcome to Guatape!
0:27 - Climbing Piedra del Penol (or Penon de Guatape)
5:28 - Town Square
6:27 - Guatape Zocalos
7:07 - Umbrella street
10:10 - Souvenir shops
10:38 - Why does the rock say GI?!
12:19 - Guatape Reservoir
13:38 - Bloops
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@EricandSarah Год назад

So does Guatape seem like a tourist trap or worth the visit to you?! Need help planning your own Colombia travels? We created a FULL COLOMBIA TRAVEL GUIDE with 110+ places to help! Check it out here: bit.ly/3Z0lqij

@jpylp Год назад

The bugs must be a seasonal thing. We were there in June and there were not any bugs to speak of. Nice to see that we are are not the only ones who love people watching!

@EricandSarah Год назад

Yeah they must be! We met people who when not long before or after and never had issues… must’ve been a short term issue 🤷🏽‍♀️

@joselassalle9292 Год назад

Those 'bugs' are the 'hormiga culona' (Atta laevigata) future queens on their nuptial flight. These large ants are considered a delicacy, salted and roasted. I have tried them!

@bodvargregersen5161 Год назад

Whoa! Guatape is the coolest tourist town that I have ever seen. The giant hill, the reservoir, and the main streets full of tourists taking photos were fascinating. One would expect that something could be done to keep the bugs down on the observation deck at the top of Guatape Hill. This video showed what the town of Guatape, Colombia had to offer tourists!

@EricandSarah Год назад

It really was! It’s very touristy for a good reason (which isn’t always the case). Really loved it there!

@KeithandDev Год назад

Another great video you guys! That town is so colourful omg!! ALSO WE ARE OBSESSED WITH YOUR DRONE FOOTAGE!! AMAZING! ps Incredible intro shots and we think sarah should become an instagram model, those poses at the end were perfect!

@EricandSarah Год назад

Thanks buds!! Glad we have your support for my IG model career next 😉😉

@GladysandKenny Год назад

Yay you guys made it there. What an awesome experience!! 659 steps you got this❤ that’s how I get 😆 when I am hot!! Beautiful views!! It’s so colorful 🎉

@EricandSarah Год назад

Finally! It’s such a beautiful little town!!

@davidswindells3171 Год назад

I live in Penol with La Piedra in view, in my back yard. Glad you enjoyed your visit to Guatape. Great video.❤❤❤

@johntorres8035 7 месяцев назад

Great video. !!!!!! Beautiful scenery

@FastFredTravels Год назад

Sixty cent coffee with a great view sounds like quite the deal and treat!

@EricandSarah Год назад

It really was! ☕️

@Jetmab04 Год назад

Cool town 💗 And, a lovely mountain - with "the stairway to heaven" 🤗 Thanks for sharing!!

@EricandSarah Год назад

Very accurate description! It did look like a stairway to heaven when it stood out so much!

@ATLAS_1984 Год назад

Great vid! Can’t wait to go

@EricandSarah Год назад

It’s a great place to visit! 😄

@jeffreyvalencia780 Год назад

I was there about 10 days ago and it was a bit colder so no bugs and alot easier to do el penol. Personally Guatape was one of my favorite towns.

@EricandSarah Год назад

Glad to hear! I honestly think they were just a random hatching of carpenter ants because no one else seems to have that problem. Haha.

@carissathompson1713 Год назад

"Social Media Influencer" Sarah from the bonus reals had me laughing. But Guatapé is beautiful!

@EricandSarah Год назад

Hahaha I would be the worst IG influencer 😂😂

@tdottravels Год назад

What a cute place! One day we'll make it there 😊

@EricandSarah Год назад

Hope you do because it’s amazing! :)

@davidjones6530 Год назад

6:08 win win situation and rode off in a bike😭😭😭 how awesome is that

@larry1754 10 месяцев назад

From what I have read, those designs on the bottom of walls there are from temporary flooding that occurred in the city itself when they built the dam. After it all drained down, the lower parts of those walls were damaged. So since they had to repair them anyway, they decided to make something special of them, and started creating these "3-D murals"! How interesting is that!!!!

@FastFredTravels Год назад

Great tip about avoiding tours and doing it own your own at 4:20

@EricandSarah Год назад

Definitely a good thing to know before you go!

@joselassalle4958 11 месяцев назад

You can do this trip on your own, without incurring in an expensive and rushed guided tour. I would recommend staying one or two nights to really enjoy this beautiful town.

@titoivanortiz5330 Год назад

Que buen video, gracias

@roleibatasti9811 6 месяцев назад

Wow nice travel 😊👍

@gabequezada2066 7 месяцев назад

Loved Guatape!! Had a fantastic time there...

@EricandSarah 7 месяцев назад

Same!!

@calamaridog Год назад

I took 3 of my friends from Medellin who had never been there before and we had a wonderful time for 3 days / 2 nights. Pick your travel time carefully and don't make the mistake we made. Epiphany is a National Holiday the weekend after New Years. It was VERY crowded. We still had fun, but I would never go back on a National Holiday as it is very popular with Colombians as well. I prefer off season travel to avoid the worst crowds anywhere I travel.

@jhonkeydiazflorez8924 Год назад

Felicidades 👏 Dios los bendiga 🙏 gracias por visitar a Colombia.

@EricandSarah Год назад

🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴

@ExpatGringo Год назад

I wonder if someone with acrophobia could handle those stairs. Enjoyed! Thanks. BTW, we just had a 6.8 quake in Ecuador. Building collapsed in Cuenca 4 blocks from me. Check it out!

@EricandSarah Год назад

Hmmm not too sure. Although thankfully the stairs felt very secure and not overly steep so maybe it would be okay?

@BrynBentley Год назад

Sarah is funny😂love the blooper reel at the end..

@EricandSarah Год назад

Hahaha I’m a nut job 😂 I even missed adding some bloopers cause there was too many

@BrynBentley Год назад

@@EricandSarah I’ve watched most of your guys’s videos tbh! I am also Canadian.. from Okanagan, BC kind of in the area where you guys did your Kalamalka Lake video!! You guys are very relatable :) the bloopers was a unexpected funny touch.. should do it again sometime😂🤜🏼🤛🏼

@blanesam8411 Год назад

EXELENTE🎉💝💝🥂🥂THANK YOU 👍

@Sean-zi8bo Год назад

Good video dudes. The cross is where the old EL penol town you were talking about was. Its not like an authentic one from the old town though, that was all demolished.

@danspencer4235 Год назад

I have been to the top 3 times and I have never seen a bug. Vendors have never been an aggravation, either. Love to visit Guatape'! It's more tame during the week. Weekends are crowded.

@EricandSarah Год назад

All very good info for other travellers!

@donrodulfo 7 месяцев назад

Awesome video! Can you pls post the name of the Airbnb you guys stayed in Main Street where the umbrellas are at? Also, I assume renting a car is not a good option to get from Medellin to Guatape and moving around the city? Thank you so much!

@59kuphoff Год назад

Thanks!

@EricandSarah Год назад

Thank you!!!

@javiers.8274 5 дней назад

Yes ist a trap because if you stay there a couple days you will not want to come back! What a beautiful place. If you really want to get to know it, rent a boat and go your self explore the lake by yourself. There are a lot of places to visit, don’t stay only in town.

@technoguy630 2 месяца назад

So nice - was there any issues flying drone here?

@juliebabin Год назад

Hi Eric & Sarah! Just so you know, I couldn't register to your newsletter on Chrome and Firefox (i'm on a Mac) I had to do it in SAFARI because otherwise I didn't see the green box appear! It's ok for me now but if other people ask...

@EricandSarah Год назад

Oh that’s great to know! We’ll try fix that! Thanks :)

@asendorfyt 10 месяцев назад

Maybe it was mating season 4 those bugs because when I reached the top I didn't run into a single one of them

@oscargonza3590 Год назад

Such a nice video, thanks a lot

@EricandSarah Год назад

So glad you liked it! :)

@__Queen_of_Hearts__ 8 месяцев назад

Where did you launch the drone from? There were no drone signs all around. We were also hesitant to launch further away because there were several helicopter tours happening around.

@viajandolentoquetengoprisa Год назад

Hello, thank you for the great information, I'm going to Guatapé in a few weeks. Could you please send me your Airbnb place ? Thanks again

@brianahardy2075 Год назад

When did you go and how was the weather? Cool shots and vlog

@EricandSarah Год назад

January! And the weather was great :)

@joselassalle4958 11 месяцев назад

I went there on June 2023. The weather is beautifully cool. The hotels don't have A/C or ceiling fans because they are not needed.

@59kuphoff Год назад

FYI my payment to buy a coffee was declined but I was able to use the "thanks" button.

@EricandSarah Год назад

Thank you so much!! 🥰

@joselassalle9292 Год назад

3:13 That's the 'hormiga culona' (Atta laevigata), which means 'big-assed ant'. The future queens are large, and fly off to found new colonies. They are considered a delicacy. Once caught they are washed in salt water and roasted.