natural wonder
El Penol de Guatape
A massive 220-meter granite monolith rising from a lake-studded landscape, with 740 stairs to the summit offering panoramic views.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Antioquia, Colombia · South America
Concepción is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Barbosa, 21km from El Penol de Guatape.
Concepción is a town located in Antioquia, Colombia. With a population of 1,513, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Concepción sits in Colombia, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Bogota time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Concepción to your route.
Concepción is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia. It is part of the subregion of Eastern Antioquia and located 75km from Medellin. The village was declared "Site of Cultural and National Interest" in 1999, for its stone streets and its exceptional state of conservation.
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Concepción is located in Antioquia, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 6.3941 latitude, -75.2583 longitude.
Concepción has a population of approximately 1,513 people, making it a town in Colombia.
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natural wonder
A massive 220-meter granite monolith rising from a lake-studded landscape, with 740 stairs to the summit offering panoramic views.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Once the most dangerous neighborhood in Medellín, now a vibrant open-air gallery of street art, outdoor escalators, and hip-hop culture.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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