Guatapé is a Colombian municipality located in the department of Antioquia, 79km from the Antioquian capital of Medellín. Originally inhabited by indigenous people, the town was named in honour of a revered chief. Guatapé has undergone several changes throughout history, moving from a farming to a mining community and finally to tourism following the building of a gigantic reservoir in the area. I visited this colourful town and its famous monolith as a daytrip from Medellín with GetYourGuide last month. Here’s how this adventure went.
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