Trip to El Penon de Guatape from Medellin Feb., 2020
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We left for El Penon de Guatape or The rock of Guatape for our adventerous one day bus trip. There were beautiful vegetable farms on rolling green hills with cows, chickens and horses wandering around freely all around.
Boat Cruising, Laguna de Guatape
We enjoyed 1 hour boat cruise on Lake Guatape, checking the beaches and beautiful houses. We also saw Pablo Escobar's burnt house that was bombed by the Cali Cartel in the 90's.
La Manuela Hacienda Ruins, Pablo Escobar's House
The Village Square
Lunch by the Lake
Tuk-tuk ready for a Tour
Colorful Guatape Town
We walked on Calle del Rcuerdo Street to see the replica of one of the streets of the old town that was flooded during the building of the hydroelectric dams. It has uniquely painted houses.
A Colorful Street in Guatape
Steps of La Plazoleta De Los Zocalos
Calle Del Recuerdo, Old Typical Street that was flooded
Church of Nuestra Senora del Carmen
Parque Guatape near the Big White Church
El Penon de Guatape, The Guatape Rock
The Guatape Rock is the main attraction of visiting the town. 740 steps lead you to the top, and the views are simply breathtaking and has to be one of the best lookouts in the world. Guatape is a colorful small town next to the man made lake, which was build in 1970's to provide hydroelectercity.
Ready to Go Up...
Almost Half Way?!!
Look at the View!!
Fantastic View of Reservoir Penol, Guatape, man made lagoon built in the 70's
Beautiful, that's my city, ! I feel so blessed...thanks to God! I am so happy by seen all of you there..my tears came down... Thanks again for sharing!!!
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