Colonial Guaduas Tour: History, Waterfalls & Mountain Views

Guaduas was the birthplace of a hero of Colombian independence, and the town itself is a Cultural Heritage site.

Colonial Guaduas Tour is a seven-hour guided tour of the emblematic town of Guaduas, Colombia, combining colonial architecture and history with natural attractions: Piedra Capira viewpoint, a 36-meter waterfall, and the old Spanish royal road leading to a paragliding overlook. The tour includes typical Colombian lunch, private vehicle transport to each stop, and a live guide in English or Spanish. Guaduas was declared a Cultural Heritage of Colombia for its role in national history and as the birthplace of Policarpa Salavarrieta, a key figure in Colombian independence.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Guaduas historical and natural sites

• Travel by private vehicle
• Visit Piedra Capira viewpoint
• See 36-meter high waterfall
• Tour royal road of old Spanish Colony
• Arrive at Paragliding Viewpoint

The experience

The tour starts at Piedra Capira viewpoint, which opens a panoramic view across Guaduas and the surrounding towns. From there, the route takes you to a 36-meter waterfall: a natural landmark that anchors this part of the region. You travel by private vehicle between each stop, so the day moves without waiting for a group or managing your own navigation.

The centerpiece is the old Spanish royal road, the route that connected the colonial settlements. Walking it leads to the Paragliding Viewpoint, another high vantage over Guaduas and the landscape beyond. Along the way, the guide (speaking English or Spanish) explains the town's role in Colombian independence and points out the colonial architecture that earned Guaduas its Cultural Heritage designation. Typical Colombian lunch, a fiambre, is included and eaten during the tour.

What’s included

• Private vehicle transport to each stop.
• typical Colombian lunch (fiambre).
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (6 to 80 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by AIMA

Is this one for you?Seven hours means you can fit this tour into a day without it consuming the whole one, though it leaves little room for other activities in Guaduas itself. Book it if you want to see the town's main landmarks and natural sites in a single outing with a guide who knows the history.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Piedra Capira viewpoint?

Piedra Capira is a viewpoint that offers a panoramic view across a large part of Guaduas and the surrounding towns, and it is the first stop on the tour.

How high is the waterfall on this tour?

The waterfall is 36 meters high and serves as a natural attraction within the tour route.

What is the old Spanish royal road?

The old Spanish royal road is a historic route from the colonial era that you walk as part of the tour. It leads to the Paragliding Viewpoint and passes through the landscape where Guaduas was built.

Is lunch included?

Yes, typical Colombian lunch called a fiambre is included in the tour.