Guatapé
Municipality and town in Antioquia Department, Colombia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Guatapé is a town and municipality in the Department of Antioquia, Colombia.[1] It is a part of the subregion of Eastern Antioquia and is located 79 kilometres (49 mi) from Medellín, the capital of the department. Guatapé is bordered on the north by Alejandría, San Rafael to the east, and Granada and El Peñol to the south. This town is the gathering place for Las Vegas, referring to the small farms of the area.
Guatapé | |
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Municipality and town | |
Country | Colombia |
Department | Antioquia Department |
Subregion | Eastern |
Elevation | 1,890 m (6,200 ft) |
Demonym(s) | Guatapenses Guatapeños |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
It lies at an altitude of 1,890 meters above sea level.
The town is a major tourist attraction, especially for travelers from Medellín. El Peñón de Guatapé, a large rock that visitors can climb, and the famous zócalos (murals) that adorn several buildings attract many tourists.