Landmarks

Plazoleta de los Zocalos

Name: Plazoleta de los Zocalos
Address: Carrera 28a, Guatape, Antioquia, CO

22 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Ricardo

October 18, 2020

Full of colors, you can drink some coffee or beer

Kaety

January 30, 2020

Nestled around the lake is the lively town of Guatape where every home is carefully painted with themed placard borders called Zocalos. Each house and business has a theme to their zocalo – some themes are about what they do (like the hardware store, or the milk farmer). Other themes showcase the family dog of the home, or odes to Pink Panther, Minnie Mouse, or a tribute to the famous Colombian artist Fernando Botero. Visitors may see peace doves or renditions of the La Piedra del Peñol. If you like to wander, you can spend hours discovering the zocalos by sauntering through the cobblestone streets through the town. Guatape has a step above all other small towns we've been in Colombia for finding good quality souvenirs, artifacts and artisanal jewelry and home décor. You can see the best stores on the most colorful street near the center of town – called the Plazoleta de Los zocalos -

Valentina

October 8, 2022

This vibrantly colored plaza is the heart of Guatapé, surrounded by fun and artesanal shops as well as delicious restaurants. Explore the beautiful stone Zocalos that paint the walls and be sure to have the camera ready!