Guatapé
Two features draw visitors to this small Antioquia town east of Medellín: El Peñón de Guatapé, a massive rock formation that can be climbed for panoramic views over the surrounding reservoir, and the zócalos — painted murals decorating the lower facades of buildings throughout the town centre. Set on the water's edge, Guatapé also has a well-developed café and restaurant scene for its size, making it a popular day trip and overnight stop from Medellín.
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- Population9,121
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.6 km2.8 mi
Guatapé: quick answers
Where is Guatapé?
Guatapé is in Colombia, about 46 km28 miles in a straight line from Medellín.
How do you get to Guatapé?
The nearest airport is Medellín (MDE), about 1 hr 40 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Guatapé?
The warmest month is August, averaging 17°C63°F across day and night; the coolest is November, at 16°C61°F. The wettest month is November, with about 395 mm15.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Guatapé?
OpenStreetMap lists 58 restaurants, 16 cafés and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.