Guatapé is a small town outside of Medellin that is known for its charming atmosphere, great way to spend a day away, and plenty of things to do. I joined a totally Spanish tour bus which gave me a lot of practice.
From the water you can see the house of Pablo Escobar, notorious drug lord. He was one of the most powerful and feared criminals in history. He founded the Medellín Cartel, which dominated the global cocaine trade in the 1980s and early 1990s. His wealth and influence allowed him to bribe officials and fund social programs. On one hand, he was feared and at the same time admired depending what part of society you are from. However, thousands of deaths were caused by him. He was killed by police in Medellín in 1993.
We also stopped at a little farm (Republica Alto De Ho Ho)
From there we went back to Medellin. A pretty long day.