Exploring Guatape: Colombia鈥檚 Most Colourful Pueblo, Guatape, Colombia
In a country famed for its colourful pueblos, Colombia鈥檚 Guatap茅 is probably the granddaddy of them all. Blessed with a winning combination of extravagantly coloured buildings set amongst a breathtaking landscape of lush hills and a labyrinthine lake, it鈥檚 a traveller鈥檚 dream. And, just two hours by bus from Medell铆n, it鈥檚 now firmly established as a day-trip destination. But we reckon that to do the place justice you really ought to spend at least one night there. After all, it鈥檚 easy to get to and there鈥檚 the added advantage of experiencing its main attractions before the aforementioned day-trippers arrive. And they will. So grab an overnight bag, get your camera fully charged, and jump on the earliest Medell铆n to Guatap茅 bus you can find. And here鈥檚 what we suggest you do when you get there鈥�
We thought that聽Jard铆n had its fair share of colour, but Guatap茅鈥檚 streets just take聽it to another level. As you wander around it seems as if each building is a perfectly formed work of art. And, judging by the riot of colour on display, someone in town is making an absolute killing with pots of paint. Indeed, whereas part of Jard铆n鈥檚 charm is its slightly grungy approach to maintenance, it鈥檚 a different story here. We lost count of the number of people we saw brushing an extra coat of paint to a less-than-perfectly finished wall, railing or door frame. A cynic might suggest that鈥檚 because the town鈥檚 inhabitants know a good tourist opportunity when they see one. But we鈥檇 like to think it鈥檚 just the continuation of a tradition going back well over a century. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
We thought that聽Jard铆n had its fair share of colour, but Guatap茅鈥檚 streets just take聽it to another level. As you wander around it seems as if each building is a perfectly formed work of art. And, judging by the riot of colour on display, someone in town is making an absolute killing with pots of paint. Indeed, whereas part of Jard铆n鈥檚 charm is its slightly grungy approach to maintenance, it鈥檚 a different story here. We lost count of the number of people we saw brushing an extra coat of paint to a less-than-perfectly finished wall, railing or door frame. A cynic might suggest that鈥檚 because the town鈥檚 inhabitants know a good tourist opportunity when they see one. But we鈥檇 like to think it鈥檚 just the continuation of a tradition going back well over a century. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Exploring Guatape: Colombia鈥檚 Most Colourful Pueblo
Guide Location: Colombia » Guatape
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Ian Mackenzie
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Guide Location: Colombia » Guatape
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Ian Mackenzie
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Plaza de Zocalos
- El Pe帽贸n de Guatap茅
- Thai Terrace
- Pizzeria Papi & Pepin
- Oak Tree Hostel
- Lake View Hostel
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