I went with friends. We waited for the crowds to pass and the attendants were able to accommodate us in our own car. No issues with the other passengers - just regular folks going about their daily activities.
For an authentic local shopping experience, Plaza Minorista is a feast to the senses. Crowded, dark, and without the fancy furnishings of an upscale supermarket, these are more than compensated by the friendly vendors who smile and give way to the odd tourist looking for exotic fruits and photography opportunities.
The market opened in 1984 to give hawkers an indoor home and now has some 2500 stalls spread across 2 floors. There is a disproportionately large number of fruit and vegetable stalls, and some South American fruits are indeed very unique.
Guatape is a lovely day trip option out of the city, and is easily accessible by public transport. I came here to see the colourful colonial-style homes with entire streets looking like works of art.
Just a short bus ride from Guatape, El Penol's 200m is easy to scale thanks to modern amenities. After buying the entry ticket, the steep climb begins. Luckily, the steps are built well, there are lots of views along the way to stop for a breath, and numbers are painted on the steps to encourage your progress. There are over 600 steps to reach the top.
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