Guatape is a small Andean village located one hour to the east of Medellin, therefore, it attracts lots of tourists.

The reasons why this little town is so famous:

The majority of the houses are decorated with colorful bas-reliefs.
Piedra del Peñol, is a huge granite rock formation, that visitors climb using a 750 steps stairway.

Above all, the reward at the top is the magnificent 360 view of the area.

Once up, we can contemplate the man-made water reservoir: Peñol-Guatape.

Tuk-Tuk taxis exist to transport you from El Peñol to the center of Guatape.

Tip: share the tuk-tuk with other travelers to divide the cost.