Penon de Guatape, Colombia

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3 out of 11 - Penon de Guatape, Colombia

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Lenght: 380 meters. Height: 220 meters. Width: 100 meters.

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.

At the top of the rock, a pleasant surprise awaits the brave travelers - a nice and interesting restaurant where you can drink a cup of excellent Colombian coffee or the tequila with salt that will be nerve-soothing after such a complicated ascent. Since ancient times the locals consider the summit El Penon de Guatape to be sacred. The first people were only climbed up to the summit in 1954. The first ascent took 5 days. Today one can conquer the inaccessible rock in just a few minutes.

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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Cajero ATH Oficina Guatapé - Banco de Occidente' located in 2.03 km (

check the route on the map).

Fuel station: 'Zeuss' in 1.51 km

Supermarket: 'Cafetería El Jazmín' in 8 km

Parking: 'Parqueadero Riomar' in 19 km

Apotheek: 'Droguería' in 19 km

Police station: 'Retén de Policía' in 13 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Don De Sam' in 2.16 km

Nearest airports:
» Jose Maria Cordova International Airport MDE - in 29 km

» Olaya Herrera Airport EOH - in 46 km

» Matecana International Airport PEI - in 168 km

» El Dorado International Airport BOG - in 203 km

» El Eden International Airport AXM - in 207 km

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Best hotels near Penon de Guatape

Hostal El Encuentro

Located in 1 km from Penon de Guatape
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Rooms: 10

Guests at Hostal El Encuentro can arrange fishing, hiking, and cycling activities in the area. Providing a tranquil environment, the rooms in Hostal … More: photo, rates and booking

Casa Guatape

Located in 2 km from Penon de Guatape
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Rooms: 4

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Hotel Pietrasanta

Located in 7 km from Penon de Guatape
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Rooms: 8

Providing a tranquil environment, the rooms in Hotel Pietrasanta feature private bathrooms, TVs and balconies with panoramic lake views. Rooms also … More: photo, rates and booking

Piedra Montada Ecoturismo

Located in 10 km from Penon de Guatape
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Rooms: 4

The rooms have a simple style. Some have colourful wooden doors and window shutters. Each comes with a shared bathroom. Guests at Piedra Montada … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Penon de Guatape - Medellin

You can perfectly relax with your family in nature in the recreation center Telemedellin Canal Parque. This center is viewed as a standout amongst the most beautiful and well-groomed in the city. Many convenient walking paths and wooden bridges framed by thick greenery are equipped in this park for guests. There are also awesome play areas with slides, swings and gymnastic attractions in the recreation center for kids. It is particularly charming to have a holiday and hold fascinating entertaining activities in the park in the warm season, when a café is working on its territory.

Another incredible place for a family get-away will be the science and entertainment park Explora. The primary component of this large-scale center is an oceanarium in which you can see exotic inhabitants of the sea depths. Having become acquainted with the collection of the oceanarium, it is definitely worth taking a stroll along the encompassing park. The recreation center presents numerous fascinating figures. Vacationers can make stunning photos using the figures of prehistoric animals as background. The park is furnished with several playgrounds and attractions for children of different ages. You can excitingly spend an entire day in this center.
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