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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Antioquia, Colombia · South America
San Rafael is worth a stop: 25 minutes from San Carlos, 19km from El Penol de Guatape.
San Rafael is a town located in Antioquia, Colombia. With a population of 12,578, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, San Rafael 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 San Rafael to your route.
San Rafael is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia. Part of the subregion of Eastern Antioquia. The town was founded in 1864 by a group of miners who were attracted to the abundance of gold in the region. It is also rich in water resources. The population was 12,578 at the 2018 census.
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San Rafael is located in Antioquia, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 6.2944 latitude, -75.0259 longitude.
San Rafael has a population of approximately 12,578 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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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