When people plan a trip to Eastern Antioquia, the vast majority make the mistake of passing right by towards Guatapé without knowing that they are missing out on a destination with a brutal magic, history, and natural landscapes: El Peñol.
Officially known as the “Phoenix of Antioquia,” this municipality is an incredible example of resilience, as the original town was flooded in the 70s to build the dam. Today, El Peñol has been reborn as the perfect setting for a photo tour of adventure, ecotourism, and mysticism.
If you want professional photos with clean landscapes, imposing mountains, and zero crowds blocking your background, this is the photo route you have to do in El Peñol with Zoomfie:
🏞️ Unmissable places for your photos in El Peñol
La Piedra del Marial: Located heading up through the beautiful San José neighborhood. Geographically, it is said to be the “sister” of the Rock of Guatapé (Piedra del Peñol) for being part of the same underground rock formation. It is a spectacular natural sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin of the Divina Pastora, famous because a water spring considered miraculous flows from the rock. Climbing to its top gives you an incredible 360-degree natural viewpoint, surrounded by green, peace, and absolute silence. A unique and out-of-the-ordinary photo spot!

La Réplica del Viejo Peñol: A place full of nostalgia and architectural beauty. It accurately recreates what the main square of the old town was like before it went underwater. Its colonial facades and church are perfect for portraits with a beautiful vintage and cultural vibe.
Museo Histórico y Templo Roca: Must-stop visits for lovers of history, archaeology, and the living memory of the municipality.
Ecotourism and Adventure Route: If you are into photos surrounded by pure nature, we will take you to explore the Ecological Park, El Tomatero Park, or to capture the freshness of the beautiful Concordia Waterfalls.
📅 Plan your photo session around El Peñol’s best events
El Peñol is a municipality that celebrates its culture all year round. If you want your visit to coincide with its local joy, schedule your photo tour during its official festivities:
January: Reservoir Cross Eucharist (Eucaristía de la Cruz del Embalse).
Junio – Julio: The famous Old Peñol and Dam Festivities (Fiestas del Viejo Peñol y del Embalse).
August: National Band Encounter (Encuentro Nacional de Bandas).
September: International Theater Festival (Festival Internacional de Teatro).
December: Dance Festival (Festival de Danzas).
📸 Zoomfie travels with you: Your photo session without limits
Doing photo tourism in El Peñol with Zoomfie means you don’t have to limit yourself to traditional tourist spots. We not only guide you through the history of this beautiful municipality, but we also walk with you, explore the San José neighborhood, or dive into the waterfalls to deliver professional, sharp, and editorial-quality photographs to you.
Forget about blurry phone selfies. Enjoy the nature of Eastern Antioquia 100% while we immortalize your adventure.