Eastern Antioquia
Guatapé "Thousand Colors Town"
Magical Realism in the Colombian Mountains… Straight from the pages of a García Márquez story, Guatapé is a real-life magical town, a “mountain village with a piece of sea in its heart”. The town takes its name from the legendary cacique Guatapé, who once ruled over much of this land.
This is a top tourist destination in Antioquia, thanks to its two main attractions: the Guatapé Reservoir and the famous zócalos. The Río Nare Reservoir, built in 1970, is the largest body of water in Colombia, flooding 6,240 hectares and even requiring the relocation of the town center. This transformation turned the surrounding mountains into islands, forever altering the region’s landscape.
Places to visit:
El Retiro "Cradle of Freedom"
It was there that the first group of slaves in Colombia was freed. It is also a municipality of preserved architecture, green landscapes and beautiful recreational estates.
El Retiro is positioning itself as one of the favorite destinations to populate in Antioquia, it is only 1 hour and 15 minutes from Medellín, there you can find several places to enjoy delicious food, museums, galleries, ecological walks and tours through its charming streets.
Places to visit:
La Ceja "The Capital of Flowers"
Its flower crops and magical places such as the Salto del Buey (Ox Jump), put La Ceja on the list of municipalities to visit.
The gastronomy of this town has been gaining strength, there you can find places to enjoy traditional dishes and also other places where alternative food gives surprises with new flavors and experiences.
Places to visit:
Rionegro & San Antonio de Pereira
Rionegro had great importance during the time of independence, becoming the place where the Constitution of 1863 was written.
The nearby town of San Antonio de Pereira is renowned for the deliciousness of its typical desserts, in a variety that you won’t get anywhere else in the world.
Places to visit:
Carmen de Viboral
It is the cradle of Colombian handmade ceramics, molded with so much dedication and love that this distinction is cataloged as a product of origin and is on its way to being intangible heritage of Colombia.
Places to visit:
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