| Bus Operator | First Bus | Last Bus | Duration | |
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| Sotrapeñol | 05:00 | 18:15 | 1 hrs 30 mins |
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The road journey from Medellin (Ant) to El Peñol (Ant) is pleasant and relaxing. At redBus, we work with different bus companies that operate on this route with well-maintained buses and experienced drivers. Although the travel time varies from one bus operator to another because of traffic and climatic conditions, our continuous availability of bus services between Medellin (Ant) and El Peñol (Ant) reduces uncertainty and offers convenience for travelers.
You can also time-to-time redBus offers while booking your bus tickets online from Medellin (Ant) to El Peñol (Ant). Follow a simple, fast and secure bus booking procedure. This helps save time and also helps to create a joyful travel experience!
El Peñol is a town located in east Antioquia, founded in 1714 by Fray Miguel de Castro y Rivadeneyro, later set up as a municipality. Very close to Medellin, El Peñol has become a very important tourist destination, being visited by locals and foreigners throughout the year. As the main activities in El Peñol, watersports like sailing and navigation on motorboats are very popular and make a perfect destination for adventurers, as well as the Piedra del Peñol, the natural monument emblem of this city.
The weather in El Peñol is generally warm, although temperatures are not as elevated as in other areas in the country. The average temperature is 21,6 °C. It has precipitations throughout the year, however, the rainiest days are January and February.
● Hotel El Castillo
- 161 Transversal 6, 053857 El Peñol, Colombia
- Price: From COP $220.000
- Services: Offers individual and double suites. Restaurant. Bathtub. TV. Includes breakfast.
● Botánico Hotel Boutique
- Alto del morro, 053857 El Peñol, Colombia
- Price: From COP $360.000
- Services: Offers individual, double, and triple rooms, and suites. Bathtub. Sauna. Includes breakfast.
● Atma Eco Village
- El Peñol-Guatapé hotel Atma Eco Village, 053857 El Peñol, Colombia
- Price: From COP $1000.000
- Services: Offers double, triple, and family rooms. Restaurant. Bar. Lake view. Bathtub. Terrace. Includes breakfast.
● Casa Cuba
- Calle 31 29 15 Piso 1 Next to Hotel Santorini, Guatape 053840 Colombia
- Price: From COP $40.000
● Bacchanal Restaurant & Bar – El Parche
- Carrera 30 29 28 In Front Of The Entrance To The Plazoleta, Guatape 053840 Colombia
- Price: From COP $16.000
● Guatacrep
- Carera 27a # 30 - 71, Guatape 053840 Colombia
- Price: From COP $10.000
● El Peñol Stone: Monolith of more than 200 meters high, composed mainly of quartz. You can climb up to the top through the stairs, which are 659, a fantastic physical activity to make with your friends.
● Peñol – Guatape Reservoir: Ideal to practice watersports, this reservoir of more than 6365 hectares is full of nature and adventure.
● Martial Stone: It is located on the El Martial pathway. It is a formation of two juxtaposed stones. It is a concurred place of religious ceremonies in the city.
● June and July – Festivity of El Viejo Peñol & El Emablse: this festival is the biggest event of the year, with activities that involve all citizens of El Peñol. Among the main activities, the Sporting events are the most fun to watch, as well as the beauty pageant, parades, religious ceremonies, gastronomic fairs, and much more.
The best way to move around El Peñol is by walking and getting to know the city. In this way
El Peñol by bus: You can travel from Medellin to El Peñol by land. The travel time is approximately 1 and a half hours.
Some of the most representative dishes in El Peñol:
● Rainbow trout
● Bandeja Paisa
● Arequipe
Some souvenirs you can take from El Peñol:
● Handcrafts
● Obleas
● Colombian coffee
El Peñol is one of the 125 municipalities that form Antioquia. At the same time, El Peñol is divided into “Veredas”, a group of families on rural pathways. It has a population of more than 20000 citizens, despite having an extension of 143 square kilometers. El Peñol is one of the municipalities that belong to the macro-region known as “East Antioquia”.
● Sotrapeñol
Just some kilometers from Medellin, you will find a tourist destination that has everything necessary for guaranteed fun. If you are an adventurer, El Peñol is a must-visit destination in Colombia.
redBus offers the most convenient way to travel by road to El Peñol (Ant). El Peñol (Ant) is a favorite destination spot for travelers and people who want to spend a little vacation time and enjoy special moments and experiences. Travel time usually varies depending on the amount of traffic, weather conditions and road conditions.
You can book a bus of your choice to any destination in Colombia by logging on to the official website of redBus which is redbus.co . The site is user-friendly and you can book your bus ticket in a matter of minutes.
You can either visit the terminal and go the booth belonging to the bus operator of your choice, wait in line, select a seat, and book your ticket. If you’d rather not do that, you can visit redbus.co and book your seat within 5 minutes.
There are two main scenarios that you might fall into when you have to board a bus. Now, if your boarding point is at any terminal in Colombia, passengers will have to take a print out of the bus ticket that has been sent to the email in a PDF format. The second scenario is when your boarding point is a bus stop and not a terminal. In this case, you will receive an M-ticket that you will have to produce before boarding your bus. If the operator does not provide an M-Ticket, you will have to take a printout of the ticket (PDF) that has been sent to the registered email ID that you have used to book the bus ticket on the redBus website. Some operators might levy a charge if these conditions are not followed.
Yes, you can. But this feature is limited to only a few bus operators in Colombia. Look for the reschedule icon before booking your ticket.
There are a number of different modes of payment offered to customers. Customers can either pay by credit card, debit card, or they can select any of the banks listed.