Plazoleta de los Zocalos
Plazoleta de los Zocalos
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gniteIrene
Toronto, Canada943 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
This is a pretty and colourful puebla that is being overrun by tourist groups. We stopped here for lunch after our climb up El Penol. The buildings and storefronts are indeed beautiful to look at but the hordes of tourists spoiled the experience. I did find some less busy side streets to explore and once the large tourist groups left for the day, I was able to get some nice pictures. Word is out that Guatape is worth visiting but unfortunately overtourism is changing this once quaint puebla into another heavily visited tourist stop.
Written 4 January 2020
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Jonathan M
North Babylon, NY30 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Beautiful little town . Friendly people and great food . Awesome pics , colorful place . Art all over the place and a bunch of shops . Loved my stay here . Glad I decided to stay a few nights . Highly recommend it here .
Written 18 July 2022
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msa23_2000
Chino Hills, CA1,455 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
This town is beautiful, and has many tourists during the day. Wander away from the main clauses to see the smaller alleyways and escape the crowds, just as colorful and beautiful. This is a great way to spend half a day.
Written 2 July 2023
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Luciafernandez62
Caracas, Venezuela539 contributions
Sept 2019
Strolling around Guatape is a real pleasure. There is color everywhere. Every house, every building, every restaurant, every store, and even the church, display proudly their creative "zocalos". These are ornamental stripes painted in the lower half of the exterior walls, depicting flowers, animals, local scenes, symbols, in bold combinations of intense colors.
Steps away from the Main Square and the Church, you will find the Plazoleta de los Zocalos. It is a small square, with rows of steps in one of its sides, each step painted in a different color, yellow, blue, red, green. It is surrounded by colorful buildings and souvenir stores, cafes and restaurants.
Locals and tourist congregate at this spot, where you can take pictures, find street performers, listen to Colombian music, or simply sit down and relax.
Steps away from the Main Square and the Church, you will find the Plazoleta de los Zocalos. It is a small square, with rows of steps in one of its sides, each step painted in a different color, yellow, blue, red, green. It is surrounded by colorful buildings and souvenir stores, cafes and restaurants.
Locals and tourist congregate at this spot, where you can take pictures, find street performers, listen to Colombian music, or simply sit down and relax.
Written 24 September 2019
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Abovetheclouds
2,216 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Yes it is touristy but what a pretty town. The colours and atmosphere on a Sunday. Loved it. Browse, take photographs, get a bite to eat or have a drink and then get lost in the pretty streets. Explore! Easy to navigate. The town is very small.
Written 27 August 2023
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gonzjed
Signal Hill, CA26 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Spend a wonderful day at the Plaza. Friendly locals and plenty of local foods to try. Did some shopping at the local shops and spent some time at an art Studio.
Written 2 May 2023
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Brendan O'Donnell
3 contributions
Jul 2022
A brightly colored small, pedestrian square, surrounded by shops & restaurants. Be sure to check out the chocolate store, the best chocolate in Colombia BY FAR!
Written 17 July 2022
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sazucoleman
Boston, MA321 contributions
Apr 2022
Area is so colorful and well maintained. Shops are fun, artisanal ice-cream was delicious! Picture opportunities were great! Perfect compliment to Piedra del Penol!
Written 28 April 2022
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J L
Naperville, IL163 contributions
Jan 2022
a very colorful small town to walk through half day, read the stories on the wall, know their culture
Written 8 March 2022
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JMGeneva
Geneva, Switzerland1,961 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The village is developed for tourists and this is quite obvious on this small square. Still the colorful decorated houses, the nice shops and the well maintained architecture make this place very pleasant and worth a quick stop..
Written 12 February 2020
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