Guatapé
Guatapé | |
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Municipality and town | |
Aerial image of Guatapé and in the background the Piedra del Peñol | |
Location of the municipality and town of Guatapé in the Antioquia Department of Colombia | |
| 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) |
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Guatapé is a town and municipality in the Department of Antioquia, Colombia. 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.
It lies at an altitude of 1,890 meters (6,200 ft) 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.