A view from an airplane window as it flies over Colombia’s central state of Antioquia is the only comparison to the feeling of making it to “the top of the rock with the best view in the world” — as ...

That’s because the Rock of Guatapé monolith (also known as El Peñol) is far removed from the typical “attractions” on offer at the well-trodden tourist trails of our favourite destinations such as ...

The El Penol reservoir in Guatape is 68km from the city of Medellin in Colombia and is one of Antioquia department’s main tourist draws. At least six people were dead and 31 missing after a tourist ...

A landslide of plant material and soil injured at least 15 tourists visiting the free-standing Rock of Guatape in Colombia. The granite outcropping is over 650 feet high from its base. At least 15 ...

The picturesque town of Guatape, situated two hours from Medellin, offers visitors a chance to kick back and relax while exploring its flooded playground. In the 1970’s the government decided to flood ...

A new guided tour service in Medellín aimed at LGBTQ visitors is the recently-launched Queer Scout. It’s a collaboration with the wider tour operator, Out In Colombia.