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.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Antioquia, Colombia · South America
Guatapé is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Granada, 2km from El Penol de Guatape.
Guatapé is a town located in Antioquia, Colombia. With a population of 5,389, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Guatapé 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 Guatapé to your route.
Guatapé is a town and municipality in the Department of Antioquia, Colombia. It is a part of the subregion of Eastern Antioquia and is located 79 kilometres (49 mi) from Medellín, the capital of the department. Guatapé is bordered on the north by Alejandría, San Rafael to the east, and Granada and El Peñol to theRead more
south. This town is the gathering place for Las Vegas, referring to the small farms of the area.
It lies at an altitude of 1,890 meters (6,200 ft) above sea level.
The town is a major tourist attraction, especially for travelers from Medellín. El Peñón de Guatapé, a large rock that visitors can climb, and the famous zócalos (murals) that adorn several buildings attract many tourists.
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Guatapé is located in Antioquia, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 6.2343 latitude, -75.1633 longitude.
Guatapé has a population of approximately 5,389 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.
2 km · about 5 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.
50 km · about 55 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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