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El Peñol Rock

엘 페뇰 바위

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  1. 1El Peñol Rock

    Welcome to the formidable base of La Piedra del Peñol, or the Rock of Guatapé. As a geologist or any keen observer can immediately ascertain, we are standing before a magnificent geological anomaly. …

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  2. 2The Mechanics of the Ascent and Granitic Composition

    As we begin our ascent of the steps—often cited as around 700 by various sources, but precisely engineered into the rock's natural crevice—it is worth analyzing the physical interaction between human infrastructure and raw…

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  3. 3The Engineered Landscape: The Peñol-Guatapé Reservoir

    As you crest the final steps and arrive at the summit, the immediate physiological relief is quickly superseded by the staggering visual impact of the panorama before you. You are now standing at an elevation of over 2,100 meters…

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  4. 4El Peñol Rock

    As we prepare to descend from the summit of La Piedra del Peñol, let us synthesize the insights gained from this elevated perspective. The physical endeavor of climbing the massive rock has rewarded us with a profound…

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What is El Peñol Rock?

El Peñol Rock is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

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Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates6.2207, -75.1790
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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