Cobblestone street that recreates part of the old El Peñol village flooded in the 1970s for the reservoir. Its zócalos come from the original house facades, recovered by residents and placed here.
- Zócalos recovered from original houses
- Colorful facades
Why we listed it
Listed by Medellín CVB: Street recreates old El Peñol; zócalos recovered by residents from flooded houses. Listed by Lonely Planet: Best zócalo examples a block south of the main square on Calle del Recuerdo, a cobblestone street angling uphill.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026
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Price not statedWhy we listed it
Listed by Medellín CVB: 81 km distance, Plazoleta de los Zócalos, Calle del Recuerdo, 900 m malecón, boats on the reservoir, advice to stay at least one night, bus from Terminal del Norte. Listed by Lonely Planet: Guatapé on the shore of the Embalse Guatapé, known for brightly painted bas-relief decoration on houses.
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Why we listed it
Listed by Lonely Planet: Piedra del Peñol: 740 steps, 200 m monolith, about a two-hour drive east of Medellín (Mar 4, 2025).
- Tours and activities · Guatapé
Guatapé Free Walking Tour
Price not statedWhy we listed it
Listed by Gobernación de Antioquia (turismo): Recommends the free walking tour, with the fiambre experience and zócalos tour as options.
- Events · Guatapé
XXIII Fiestas de los Zócalos, el Turismo y el Embalse 2026
Price not stated - Sights and attractions · Guatapé
Why we listed it
Listed by Medellín CVB: 900 m malecón around the reservoir where most boats, sailboats and jet skis depart.
- Sights and attractions · Guatapé
Why we listed it
Listed by Medellín CVB: Zócalos on Carrera 29; narrow pedestrian cobbled street with colorful hanging umbrellas. Listed by Medellín CVB: Tour stop: local craft shops (Plazoleta de los Zócalos).