Many followers of the nervousness in the search for the new impressions go to Colombia. Here, between the tiny towns of El Penon and Guatape, is the peculiar rock Penon de Guatape, the ascent to whose summit is one of the most breathtaking and unforgettable adventures in life. The rocky heights form 220 meters. The scientists believe that the mountain has formed more than 70 million years ago. The rock looks like a huge stone, its length is about 380 meters, and the width is about 100 meters. According to the approximate estimates, the weight of this huge 'stone' can form nearly 10 million tons.
The tourists who want to visit this remarkable sight can climb up the rocky summit and appreciate the beautiful panorama of the surroundings. On one of the monolith slopes was the zigzag wooden staircase, which contains 644 steps. The ascent to it is really breathtaking - you should rather not look down. The narrow creaking steps, the low railing and the giant height - this place is as found for extreme hikers.
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