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El Penon de Guatape Guatapé, Antioquia, Colombia Last Updated: 06/06/2024 |
| El Peñón de Guatapé, also known as Piedra del Peñol or simply La Piedra, is a monolithic rock formation located in the town of Guatapé, Antioquia, Colombia. It's a popular tourist destination known for its stunning views of the surrounding area, especially the Guatape Reservoir. | |
| The rock is an inselberg, meaning it's an isolated rock hill that rises abruptly from a relatively flat surrounding plain. It's estimated to be around 70 million years old and is composed of pink granite. The top of the rock can be reached by climbing a staircase of 740 steps. There's a small fee to enter the park that includes the climb. | |
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Colombia Place » City Colombia is a country located in the northern part of South America, bordered by Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Panama. It has a diverse landscape, including the Andes mountain range, rainforests, beaches, and deserts. Colombia is composed of 32 departments and the Capital District of Bogotá, the country's largest city. It covers an area of 1,141,748 square kilometres (440,831 sq mi), with a population of 50 million. 174 views 💖 1Colombia |