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.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Antioquia, Colombia · South America
Rionegro is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Marinilla, 22km from El Penol de Guatape.
Rionegro is a city located in Antioquia, Colombia. With a population of 128,153, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Rionegro 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 Rionegro to your route.
Rionegro (Spanish pronunciation: [rioˈneɣɾo]) is a city and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia, located in the subregion of Eastern Antioquia. The official name of the city is Ciudad Santiago de Arma de Rionegro. Rio Negro means "Black River" in Spanish, as the city received its name after a river thatRead more
looks black because of the shadows cast by trees. The river traverses the city and it is the most prominent geographical feature of the municipality. Rionegro is also sometimes called the Cuna de la democracia (Cradle of democracy) as it was one of the most important cities during the era of the Colombia's struggle for independence and the 1863 constitution was written in the city.
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Rionegro is located in Antioquia, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 6.1551 latitude, -75.3737 longitude.
Rionegro has a population of approximately 128,153 people, making it a city 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.
22 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.
28 km · about 35 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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