Guatape, Colombia

I took a day trip with my Couchsurfer Natalia to Guatape! Guatape is a small town bordering the lake of Quebrada La Magdalena and sporting a nice giant rock called Piedra de Peñol.

From the rock there is a great view over the lake, islands and blueish green water. Down on the town itself there are many cobblestoned roads with colorful houses, artists studios, musicians, old men playing cards, and wonderful art on the walls that show the culture of the city.

In the cities small historical museum they showed us the first camera to come to the city and told us that it was not used much as the people thought it stole their souls! Fun fact I have the very same camera: Voigtlander Brilliant.

It was a nice relaxing day outside of busy Medellin and got me craving nature again.

Thanks to my guide / Couchsurfer Natalia for the awesome trip!Read more