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Guatapé.
Colourful façades and mountain waters

A colourful town beside the Peñol–Guatapé reservoir.

Editorial illustration: Guatapé

A brief history

Decorative zócalos have shaped local identity since the early twentieth century. The reservoir transformed the landscape and encouraged tourism.

Places to visit

Editorial illustration: Piedra del Peñol (Peñón de Guatapé)

Piedra del Peñol (Guatapé Rock)

Climb the stairway for views over the reservoir.

Editorial illustration: Plazoleta de los Zócalos

Zócalos Square

Colourful reliefs tell stories of local life and trades.

Editorial illustration: Calle de las Sombrillas

Umbrella Street

A passage beneath colourful umbrellas and decorated façades.

Editorial illustration: Malecón de Guatapé

Guatapé Waterfront

A promenade beside the reservoir and town piers.

Editorial illustration: Parque principal

Main Square

The church and traditional façades frame the town centre.

Experiences

Editorial illustration: Paseo en barco por el embalse

Reservoir boat tour

Cruise among the peninsulas and islands of Peñol–Guatapé.

Editorial illustration: Jet ski en el embalse

Reservoir jet skiing

Ride a personal watercraft after a handling briefing.

Editorial illustration: Tour en kayak

Guided kayak tour

Paddle along the reservoir shores with a guide.

Editorial illustration: Esquí acuático

Water skiing

Glide on skis towed by a boat with an instructor.

Editorial illustration: Wakeboard en el embalse

Reservoir wakeboarding

Practise balancing on the board with an instructor.

Free listings

Hotel Brisas de Guatapé

Hotel El Descanso del Arriero

Hotel Guatatur

Hotel Real

Hotel San Juan

Hotel Zócalo Campestre

Hotel Zócalo Real

Del Porto

El Balcón Paisa

El Candil

La Fogata

Restaurante Stone

Las Frías Guata

Licorera nocturna-Pablo-stunt

Licorería y cigarrería Rame Guatape Licorera - Bar

Macondo

El Churro

Mega Tienda

Moda Giveriana

Papelería Mundial

Droguería Cuatro Esquinas Guatapé

Outdoors Guatapé

Vikingos Club Náutico

Museo del Zócalo

Sotrasanvicente & Guatapé La Piedra

Efecty Guatapé Parque Principal

Guatapé Properties

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