Guatape Lake & Village

Through one of the longest tunnels in Colombia, the Tunnel de Oriented )8.2 km/5.1 mi) to the 50 year old reservoir at Guatape.
Primarily a hydroelectric project, it also provides water for Medellin, an increasingly thirsty city. The project was initially conceived in the 1930s and took a while to gain momentum. It took seven years to build and fill as one whole town and lots of little landowners were displaced.
After arrival near Guatape, we took a Chiva (Goat) ride to the lake where we got aboard a pontoon boat for a quick zip around.
After lunch we did a walkabout the village which was quite colorful and crowded with tourists.
Back through the tunnel to Medellin, we had supper to a pounding club beat.
Tomorrow: We depart the "City of Eternal Spring" and head to CartagenaLeer más