A beginner-friendly guide on how to visit El Peñón de Guatapé from Medellín, including how to get there, what to expect from the climb, tour vs DIY tips, costs, packing advice, and what to do in colorful Guatapé town.

My Colombia travel diary from Brazil to Bogotá, Medellín, and Guatapé — including an unexpected airport problem, my first impressions of Medellín, the emotional history of Guatapé, and the journey onward to Panama.