Guatapé Postal Codes: 053840 to 053847 | Oriente Antioqueño, Antioquia

Key Facts

Guatapé is a municipality and town located in the subregion of Oriente Antioqueño within the department of Antioquia, Colombia. Situated approximately 79 kilometers east of Medellín, this picturesque town lies along the shores of the Peñol-Guatapé Reservoir, one of Colombia's largest artificial lakes created by the damming of the Nare River. With an area of about 76 square kilometers and a population of approximately 7,000 residents, Guatapé is renowned for its vibrant, colorful architecture featuring decorative panels called zócalos that adorn the lower facades of buildings, each telling stories of local culture, history, and daily life. The municipality is divided into several corregimientos (rural districts) and veredas (villages), including sectors such as La Peña, El Roble, and La Cruz. Guatapé's most famous landmark is the massive granite rock known as El Peñón de Guatapé, standing 220 meters high with 740 steps leading to a panoramic viewpoint offering spectacular views of the reservoir and surrounding landscape. The town's economy thrives on tourism, agriculture, and fishing, with visitors drawn to its unique aesthetic, water sports, and the annual Festival of the Zócalos. To access detailed postal code information for Guatapé's various neighborhoods and surrounding rural areas, visitors can explore the comprehensive location database available on this platform.

Neighboring Regions

• El Peñol
• Alejandría
• San Rafael
• San Carlos
• Concepción