Casa de Ciclistas: A Traveler Hub
Guatapé has no shortage of places to eat and drink. It has a shortage of places that feel like a base — somewhere with reliable WiFi, good coffee, staff who know the area, and no pressure to leave. Casa de Ciclistas fills that gap.
We are a café. We are also where travelers who want to understand Guatapé — not just pass through it — tend to end up. The team has been here a long time. The local knowledge is real, not rehearsed. The coffee is single-origin Colombian, prepared to the bean. The WiFi works. Come in.
What Makes Casa de Ciclistas a Traveler Hub
Local Knowledge You Can Actually Use
Ask the team anything about Guatapé. When to climb La Piedra to beat the crowds. Where to swim that is not on the tourist circuit. What is worth doing, what is not. How to get to places that do not appear on most itineraries. Twenty minutes of conversation at the counter will improve your whole trip — and it starts with a coffee.
Free Morning Bike Rides
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:30am, Casa de Ciclistas runs a free guided mountain bike ride through Guatapé and the surrounding countryside. Bikes and helmets included. No experience required. Routes cover the town, the reservoir roads, and some terrain most visitors never see. Show up before 7:30am and you are on the ride.
WiFi and a Place to Work
Reliable WiFi, power outlets, and a space designed for people who want to stay for a few hours. Laptop-friendly tables. Good light. No pressure on the table. The coffee is good enough to justify the working setup without apology.
A Real Café, Not a Tourist Trap
4.9 on Google with 1,382 reviews. 5.0 on TripAdvisor. Not because of marketing — because the food is good, the coffee is real, and the staff treat every visitor the same whether they are staying in Guatapé for a day or a week.
The Dulce Amazónica Connection
Casa de Ciclistas co-founded Dulce Amazónica — Colombia’s Amazonian cultural embassy, which maintains fair-trade relationships with 21 Indigenous communities in the Colombian Amazon. The ice cream here is made from Amazonian fruits. The juices contain ingredients most people have never encountered. The story behind both is worth asking about. The team can explain it in full.
How to Use Casa de Ciclistas as Your Base
The natural sequence for a Guatapé stay: arrive early, come in for coffee and breakfast, ask the team what to do and in what order. Join the bike ride on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday if it is on the schedule. Walk to La Piedra del Peñol with a timing tip from the team (before 9am, before the crowds). Come back for lunch. Return in the afternoon for Amazonian ice cream. Leave knowing more about Guatapé than you would have from any guidebook.
Where We Are
Calle 32 #28-91, central Guatapé — a short walk from the malecón, the Avenue of the Umbrellas, and the main plaza. Open from 7:30am every day except Tuesday. No reservation required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there WiFi at Casa de Ciclistas?
Yes. Reliable WiFi available for all guests. Ask the team for the password when you arrive.
Can I work here for a few hours?
Yes. Laptop-friendly tables, power outlets, good coffee, and no time limit on tables. Busy weekend mornings are less suited to focused work — weekday mornings are quieter.
What local advice can the team give?
La Piedra timing, swimming spots, less-visited areas of Guatapé, what to eat and where, how to get around without a car, and anything else you want to know. The team has been in Guatapé long enough to give useful answers, not tourist-brochure answers.
What are the free bike rides?
Guided mountain bike rides every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:30am. Bikes and helmets are provided at no cost. Routes vary — ask the team when you arrive about where the next ride goes.
Is this a good place for solo travelers?
Yes. The space is social without being overwhelming. Solo travelers regularly end up in conversation at the counter or on the morning ride. The team is approachable and does not rush anyone.
What is Dulce Amazónica?
Colombia’s Amazonian cultural embassy, co-founded by Casa de Ciclistas. It works with 21 Indigenous communities in the Colombian Amazon through fair-trade relationships — sourcing food products, hosting cultural exchanges, and representing communities through an ambassador program. The ice cream and Amazonian fruit juices at Casa de Ciclistas come through this network.
The Best Base in Guatapé Is a Café.
WiFi, local knowledge, free morning bike rides, single-origin Colombian coffee, and a direct connection to 21 Indigenous communities in the Colombian Amazon — all from 7:30am. Open every day except Tuesday. No reservation needed. Calle 32 #28-91, Guatapé, Antioquia.