El Penol & Guatape



El Peñón de Guatapé, is a monolithic formation located at the town and municipality of Guatapé, 1 km inside the city limits (86 km northeast of Medellín) in AntioquiaColombia. The stone rises from the bottom of the hydroelectric dam of Peñol-Guatapé. 
At its highest part, on the rear (southeast side), it has an elevation of 2,135 metres (7,005 ft) over sea level. with an average temperature of 18 °C(64 °F). It has some rock breaks, one of which was used for the construction of the 644 stairs that can be used to go to the top.
A viewing spot was built on top of the rock, where it is possible to acquire handicrafts, postcards, and other local goods. It is possible to see the 500 km shore-perimeter dam.
In the 1940s, the Colombian government declared it a "National Monument


EL PENOL  STONE


EL PENOL STONE

EL PENOL STONE

VIEW FROM THE HIGHEST POINT - EL PENOL

STAIRS - CLIMBING DOWN


LOCAL GOODS - EL PENOL 


LOCAL GOODS - EL PENOL













GAUTAPE TOWN











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