El Peñón de Guatapé rises 200 metres from the surrounding landscape like something left behind by a larger world. Around its base: a vast reservoir the colour of green glass, and a village of painted facades so vivid they seem to emit light rather than reflect it. Guatapé is one of those places that looks impossible until you're standing in it.
Draft in progress. Photos and full write-up coming soon. The skeleton is here — the story follows.
Quick Facts
Location
Guatapé, Antioquia, Colombia
From Medellín
~2 hours by road
The Rock
El Peñón de Guatapé — 740 steps
Best Season
December–March (dry season)
Where I Stayed
TBD
My Rating
TBD
Climbing El Peñón
[Content coming soon — the 740 steps, the staircase built into the rock face, the view from the top over the Embalse Guatapé.]
The Village
[Content coming soon — the zócalos (painted plinths), the town square, the colour and texture of the streets.]
"[Pull quote from the trip — to be added.]"
On the Reservoir
[Content coming soon — boat on the Embalse, islands, views of El Peñón from the water.]
Getting There & Practical Notes
[Content coming soon — transport from Medellín, where to stay, what to eat, safety notes.]