Things to do in El Penol

This is a must see, and (don't forget) climb the Guatape Rock. Guatape itself is certainly a beautiful and colorful town. However, it looks a bit "mixed in" with the touristy stuff

Although it rained it was great to visit and well worth the money. Highly recommend

The Plaza Mayor in Medellin is the largest municipal square here, and the city government of Medellin is also located in this square. The whole square is very lively all day long, with people coming and going on the square and all kinds of shops around it. It is one of the places that tourists must visit.

There are many plants suitable for growing in South America, which is pretty good.

Standing on the cobblestones of Plaza Bolivar, the cathedral's bronze dome captivated my eyes. The afternoon sun stained the colonial facades a honey-hued hue. The aroma of scorched corn tortilla carts wafted from the air. Suddenly, a pigeon fluttered and landed on the shoulder of Simon Bolivar's statue—the liberator, sword raised, gazing upon the hustle and bustle of modern streets. I sat on a bench, nibbling on a fresh mango dipped in chili sauce. Elders in traditional ponchos fed sparrows in the shade, while children in school uniforms chased balloons. The snap of boot heels clacking at the changing of the guard at the presidential palace startled a flock of pigeons. In that moment, centuries of history seemed frozen in the square's wind.

Located in the center of the Colombian town of Guatape, there is a very prominent red and white church, which is one of the landmarks of the colorful town.