The Rock of Guatapé (Spanish: El Peñón de Guatapé) [1] [2] (Tahamí language: Mojarrá) is a landmark inselberg in Colombia. It is located in the town and municipality of Guatapé, Antioquia. [3]

Jul 13, 2023 · Known in English as the Guatapé Rock, this monolithic marvel is Mother Nature’s StairMaster—a grueling 740-step climb that rewards you with some of the best views in all of COlombia. It’s hands down the most popular tourist definition in Guatape and one that you absolutely shouldn’t miss.

May 15, 2010 · A massive stone rising over 650 feet out of the flat ground of Guatape, Colombia, the Piedra de Penol or El Peñon de Guatape, was once worshiped by the Tahamies Indians.

Mar 12, 2024 · La Piedra Del Peñol, also known as El Peñol, El Peñón de Guatapé, or simply La Piedra is a huge rock monolith found near the village of Guatapé in Antioquia, Colombia. Here are some important things to know.

Jul 24, 2017 · The Rock of Guatapé (El Peñón de Guatapé) is a huge landmark inselburg located in the municipality of Guatapé. However, the neighboring town of El Peñol historically has also claimed the massive rock.

Also known as El Peñon de Guatapé, thanks to the fierce rivalry between the towns it straddles, this 200m-high granite monolith rises from near the edge of the Embalse Guatapé. A brick staircase of 659 steps rises up through a broad fissure in the side of the rock.

Located in Colombia, just a couple hours outside of Medellín, the charming town of Guatapé is perhaps best known for its large, climbable rock known as El Peñón de Guatapé (also known as Piedra del Peñol, or simply, “la roca” to locals).

Jan 1, 2019 · El Peñon or Piedra del Peñol is a 10-million-ton rock once worshiped by ancient native peoples, and today a crazy workout for locals and tourists alike. Its steep staircases wind around the giant rock, helping thousands of people each year …

Jan 26, 2025 · Piedra del Peñol, also known as the Rock of Guatapé or La Piedra, is one of Colombia’s most stunning natural landmarks. Located in the picturesque town of Guatapé, just two hours from Medellín, this massive monolithic rock offers panoramic views of the lush Antioquia region.

Aug 10, 2023 · El Peñón de Guatapé, commonly referred to as “El Peñol” or “La Piedra del Peñol,” is a massive rock formation located in Guatapé, a town in the Antioquia department of Colombia. It is one of the most iconic and recognizable natural landmarks in the country.