December to March are Guatapé’s driest months with balmy temperatures. Its highlands’ setting means nights can be cool from April onwards; March is our tip for a still-warm-but-quieter sweet spot.
Getting there
Planes
Around 90 minutes by car from Guatapé, Mária Córdova Airport in Medellin is your nearest landing strip; for international routes, you’ll likely need to change planes in Bogotá.
Automobiles
Driving in rural Colombia is best left to the locals; transfers and taxis are hassle-free and safer.