Guatapé is located in the outskirts of Medellín, bordering a reservoir created by the Colombian government for a hydro-electric dam, built in the late 1960s. This quaint town is the gathering place for “Las Vegas”, or the small farms of the area. It is also a growing area of recreation for citizens of Medellín, and aims to be a tourist destination for foreign travellers. (wiki)
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What a beautiful landscape!
Thank you for introducing this place to us. I recently told a friend I was considering traveling to somewhere in South America. I think this will be on my list when I go.
Peace,
PM
How beautiful!