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El Peñón de Guatapé

Mountain peak · Guatapé ·

El Peñón de Guatapé

Mountain peak · Guatapé ·
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20 Must-See Places to Visit in Colombia (Updated 2025)

"Dominating the landscape near the colorful town of Guatapé, the monolithic Rock of Guatapé (Piedra del Peñol) requires a steep and difficult staircase climb but rewards you with some of the best views in the country; most visitors combine the climb with time wandering Guatapé’s vividly painted plazas and façades." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/best-places-colombia/

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Granite monolith with 700+ steps to stunning panoramic views

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Information

Granite monolith with 700+ steps to stunning panoramic views

climb
view
stairs
guatapé town
worth the climb
food options
restaurants
souvenir shops
Google Rating
4.7 (4.3K)
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Guatapé, Antioquia, Colombia Get directions

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