natural wonder
El Penol de Guatape
A massive 220-meter granite monolith rising from a lake-studded landscape, with 740 stairs to the summit offering panoramic views.
22 km · about 25 min drive
South AmericaColombiaAntioquia
Rionegro
Antioquia, Colombia · South America
About Rionegro
Rionegro is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Marinilla, 22km from El Penol de Guatape.
Rionegro is in Antioquia, Colombia, with about 130,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Marinilla, about 5 km away.
Rionegro (Spanish pronunciation: [rioˈneɣɾo]) is a city and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia, located in the subregion of Eastern Antioquia. The official name of the city is Ciudad Santiago de Arma de Rionegro. Rio Negro means "Black River" in Spanish, as the city received its name after a river thatRead more
looks black because of the shadows cast by trees. The river traverses the city and it is the most prominent geographical feature of the municipality. Rionegro is also sometimes called the Cuna de la democracia (Cradle of democracy) as it was one of the most important cities during the era of the Colombia's struggle for independence and the 1863 constitution was written in the city.
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What is there to see near Rionegro?
Within an hour or so of Rionegro: El Penol de Guatape (22 km), Comuna 13, Medellín (28 km).
Where is Rionegro?
Rionegro is in Antioquia, Colombia, about 5 km from Marinilla.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 128,153
- Continent
- South America
- Country
- Colombia
- Region
- Antioquia
- Timezone
- America/Bogota
- Coordinates
- 6.1551, -75.3737
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Worth the detour from Rionegro
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Comuna 13, Medellín
Once the most dangerous neighborhood in Medellín, now a vibrant open-air gallery of street art, outdoor escalators, and hip-hop culture.
28 km · about 35 min drive
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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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