The Parque Principal of Guatapé is the main square in the village. Like the rest of Colombia, often the “parques,” are more of a square than a greenspace, and this holds true for Guatapé.

If happiness had a home, it would be Guatape. Every building in this Colombian village is a riot of colour, with murals, painted patterns, and bright zocalos (decorative panels) telling stories of ...