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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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!

@KeithandDev Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@bodvargregersen5161 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@davidswindells3171 11 ай бұрын

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

@johntorres8035 6 ай бұрын

Great video. !!!!!! Beautiful scenery

@GladysandKenny Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@ATLAS_1984 Жыл бұрын

Great vid! Can’t wait to go

@EricandSarah Жыл бұрын

It’s a great place to visit! 😄

@Jetmab04 Жыл бұрын

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

@EricandSarah Жыл бұрын

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

@FastFredTravels Жыл бұрын

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

@EricandSarah Жыл бұрын

It really was! ☕️

@titoivanortiz5330 Жыл бұрын

Que buen video, gracias

@davidjones6530 Жыл бұрын

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

@larry1754 9 ай бұрын

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!!!!

@jeffreyvalencia780 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@tdottravels Жыл бұрын

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

@EricandSarah Жыл бұрын

Hope you do because it’s amazing! :)

@carissathompson1713 Жыл бұрын

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

@EricandSarah Жыл бұрын

Hahaha I would be the worst IG influencer 😂😂

@roleibatasti9811 5 ай бұрын

Wow nice travel 😊👍

@jhonkeydiazflorez8924 Жыл бұрын

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

@EricandSarah Жыл бұрын

🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴

@gabequezada2066 6 ай бұрын

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

@EricandSarah 6 ай бұрын

Same!!

@FastFredTravels Жыл бұрын

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

@EricandSarah Жыл бұрын

Definitely a good thing to know before you go!

@joselassalle4958 10 ай бұрын

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.

@blanesam8411 Жыл бұрын

EXELENTE🎉💝💝🥂🥂THANK YOU 👍

@oscargonza3590 Жыл бұрын

Such a nice video, thanks a lot

@EricandSarah Жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it! :)

@donrodulfo 6 ай бұрын

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!

@Sean-zi8bo Жыл бұрын

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.

@calamaridog Жыл бұрын

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.

@59kuphoff Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@EricandSarah Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@technoguy630 Ай бұрын

So nice - was there any issues flying drone here?

@BrynBentley Жыл бұрын

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

@EricandSarah Жыл бұрын

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

@BrynBentley Жыл бұрын

@@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😂🤜🏼🤛🏼

@ExpatGringo Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@danspencer4235 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

All very good info for other travellers!

@juliebabin Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@__Queen_of_Hearts__ 7 ай бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@EricandSarah Жыл бұрын

January! And the weather was great :)

@joselassalle4958 10 ай бұрын

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.

@asendorfyt 9 ай бұрын

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

@59kuphoff Жыл бұрын

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

@EricandSarah Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🥰

@joselassalle9292 Жыл бұрын

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.