Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world’s hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook and Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter. From a distance, this 10 million-ton stone towering 650 feet above the ...

The picturesque town of Guatape, situated two hours from Medellin, offers visitors a chance to kick back and relax while exploring its flooded playground. In the 1970’s the government decided to flood ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover adventure, outdoor, and wellness travel. If you’re thinking of a trip to Colombia, two great cities you should visit on a ...

A landslide of plant material and soil injured at least 15 tourists visiting the free-standing Rock of Guatape in Colombia. The granite outcropping is over 650 feet high from its base. At least 15 ...

It was a long holiday weekend in Colombia and the El Almirante ferry was filled with tourists. Soon after the boat began cruising around the reservoir in Guatape on Sunday, survivors described hearing ...