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Lakeside town on the Embalse Guatapé known for zócalos, bright bas-relief panels on the lower walls of houses. Visitors walk Calle del Recuerdo, the Plazoleta de los Zócalos and a 900 m malecón, and take boat trips on the reservoir.
- Zócalos on house facades
- Calle del Recuerdo
- Plazoleta de los Zócalos
- Malecón on the reservoir
- Boat tours on the Embalse
Why 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.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026
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