the Antioquia Rock Base (batolito de antioquia), 70 million years ago. With two-thirds of its height below ground, the exposed vertical face is over 200 meters high and visible from throughout the surrounding countryside. Visitors can scale the rock via a staircase built into one side, a path that includes more than 649 steps to the top. On the flat top of the rock, food vendors offer outdoor tables overlooking vistas that stretch to the horizon in every direction. Above the food vendors are two gift shops, and an open-air viewing area to see the spectacular scenery. Also, you can visit two monasteries, that belong to the "Benedictinos" Communities. The monks are devoted to receiving and sharing with visitors. There are many Ferries available, to take tours around the dam, and to visit islands known as "The Fantasy Island Hotel", located at 3 NM, north of Guatapé shore. There are also many extreme and traditional water sports available. , there were plans to construct an airport for ultralight aviation. Zócalos Each building has tiles along the facade's lower walls in bright colors and dimensioned images. Many of the tiles are tied to the products sold by the shops, or the beliefs of the residents. Others are cultural images of the farming heritage of the community. Gallery References External links Corporacion CIMTED, Desarrollo desde lo local, Entrepreneur projects in the Guatape City ON-LINE RADIO STATION - LIVE GUATAPE VIDEO Municipalities of Antioquia Department Populated places established in 1811