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Must-See of Oriente

Emerald reservoirs, El Peñón of Guatapé, flowers of Rionegro and the centennial cabinetmaking of El Retiro. Eastern Antioquia is a land of breathtaking wonders.

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Municipios del Oriente

Sixteen mountain municipalities, reservoirs and fertile valleys. Oriente is the green lung of Medellín, with landscapes that have inspired painters, poets and travelers from all over the world.

El Peñón de Guatapé y el embalse esmeralda del Oriente

🪨 Emblem · Nature

Guatapé & El Peñol

The monolithic Rock and the most photographed reservoir in Colombia, with 740 steps and infinite views

🪵 Crafts · Culture

El Retiro

Capital of Antioquian cabinetmaking. Centennial workshops where wood is turned into art from generation to generation

Rionegro flores y valles del Eastern Antioquia

🌺 Flowers · Tourism

Rionegro & La Ceja

Valleys of flowers, the international airport, historical museums and the best gourmet gastronomy of Oriente

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Oriente has for you

A region that has it all: extreme adventure, peace in the reservoirs, colonial art and high cuisine gastronomy at 2,125 meters of altitude.

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El Peñón de Guatapé

740 steps to the top of the most famous monolith in Colombia. 360° view over the reservoir and its 37 natural islands. A unique experience in the world.

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Sports in the Reservoir

Kayak, wakeboard, boat rides and sport fishing in the emerald waters of the El Peñol-Guatapé reservoir, the largest in Antioquia.

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Cabinetmaking of El Retiro

Artisan workshops with master cabinetmakers. Learn centennial wood carving techniques and take home a unique handmade piece.

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Flower Route

The valleys of Rionegro, La Ceja and Marinilla produce world-export flowers. Greenhouses, floral fairs and colorful landscapes all year round.

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Colonial Heritage

Marinilla Chapel, Rionegro House Museum, Convent of the Presentation and museums where 18th-century history comes alive.

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Gourmet Gastronomy

Fine dining restaurants in El Retiro and Rionegro, artisanal farmers' markets, native fruit ice creams and freshly made arepas de chócolo.

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