Guatape Rock, Colombia
Guatapé is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department , Colombia . [ 1 ] Part of the subregion of Eastern Antioquia . 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. Guatapé was founded in 1811, by the Spaniard Don Francisco Giraldo y Jimenez. The name "Guatapé", comes from the Quechua language, related to "stones and water". The area was visited by the conquistadors circa 1551. View from the rock On the late 20th century, Guatapé became one of the most important electric production centers in the country. New resorts, several restaurants, and rental homes along the lake are available for visitors. Each ...