The most beautiful people in the world? It is in Colombia and is called Guatapé, Antioquia

Vibrant facades, sockets that tell stories, a huge stone for climbing and dream landscapes: Guatapé, Antioquia, is the perfect destination for national and international tourists.

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In the heart of the east of Antioquia, just 79 kilometers from Medellín, is located Guatapéa municipality that has been recognized by international media as the most colorful people in the world. Its fame is not exaggeration: its streets seem taken from a painting, with houses adorned by multicolored sockets that represent the history, culture and day of its inhabitants.

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To get from Medellín, just go to the Northern Terminal, where every 30 minutes go direct buses to Guatapé. The route lasts between 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours, and the average cost of the passage is 18,000 to 20,000 Colombian pesos per route. It is also possible to get in a private car, enjoying a paved road and mountain landscapes.

In addition to traveling its streets full of color, Guatapé offers Multiple tourist attractions:

• The stone of Peñol, a monolith of 220 meters high, has become one of the largest tourist icons in Colombia. To get to the top, you have to climb 702 steps, but the view of the Guatapé reservoir from above is worth it.
• The Peñol-Guatapé reservoir allows activities such as boat rides, kayak, paddle board and aquatic motorcycle tours. There are also guided tours to learn about the artificial islands and remains of the old town flooded in the 70s.
• The tourist boardwalk offers a varied gastronomic offer, green areas, craft stores and access to nautical activities.
• The street of memory is a tribute to the streets that disappeared under water, with houses decorated in the colonial style of Antioquia and traditional sockets.
• Guatapé is also the seat of religious and cultural festivities such as Holy Week live, the festivities of the Virgen del Carmen in July, and the Zócalos Festival, the reservoir and tourism in October.

As for accommodation, the municipality has hostels, boutique hotels, glampings and ecological farms, with prices ranging between 50,000 and 350,000 pesos per night, depending on the location and services.

Guatapé’s average climate is 18 ° C, so it is recommended to wear comfortable clothes, a light jacket and walking footwear.

If you are looking for a tourist destination that combines nature, culture and color, Guatapé cannot miss your list. A place that shows that in Colombia is also the most colorful people in the world.