If you are planning a trip to Eastern Antioquia, your main goal is surely to return home with unforgettable memories and, of course, with spectacular photos for your social media or family album. Guatapé is known worldwide as one of the most colorful towns on the planet, making it the perfect setting for a photo tour.

But let’s be honest: taking blurry phone selfies or asking strangers in the street to take a photo of you where they cut off your feet is not the best plan.
At Zoomfie, we created the ideal experience: we guide you through the best spots in the municipality while capturing your adventure with professional equipment. Here is our unmissable photo route in Guatapé with official details for each place:
🎨 1. The Color Route: Facades that tell stories
Plazoleta de los Zócalos: It is the heart of color in town. The vibrant facades full of history are the perfect background for portraits full of life and joy. While you enjoy a coffee or look at handicrafts, we take care of capturing your best angles.
Calle del Recuerdo: Considered architectural heritage, it is the most traditional street in Guatapé. Fun fact? It is a replica of the old “Calle del Arriero” that was flooded in the 70s during the construction of the reservoir. Walking through here surrounded by intact colonial houses guarantees you photos with a beautiful historical vibe.
Callejón Julia Pastusa: A narrow, romantic alleyway that pays a beautiful tribute to the muleteering culture (arriería) and “Julita,” a iconic local character. Its steps are small works of art painted by local artists that end in an incredible mural. It is the ideal spot if you are looking for more intimate, artistic, and unique photos.
⛵ 2. The Water and Imposing Landscapes Route
La Piedra del Peñol: The great icon located in the territory of Guatapé! Climbing its more than 700 steps has a mandatory reward: the most spectacular 360-degree view of the entire reservoir. Here, we achieve incredible panoramic shots playing with the perspective of the rock in the background.
Malecón San Juan del Puerto: The perfect place to walk along the water at sunset. The reflections of the sun on the reservoir give us perfect natural lighting for couples or family sessions. From here, we can also take spectacular shots if you decide to go on a boat ride.
📅 Schedule your trip around Guatapé’s best festivals
So you can plan your photo session amid the town’s best cultural atmosphere, keep in mind the official event calendar from the mayor’s office:
April: All the tradition of Holy Week (Semana Santa).
July: Patron Saint Festivities (Fiestas Patronales) and the magical event “Zócalos y Flores, Silletas y Colores,” where the town fills with floral parades.

October: The famous Zócalos, Tourism, and Reservoir Festivities (Fiestas de los Zócalos, el Turismo y el Embalse), ideal for experiencing the local culture to the fullest.
December 31st: The traditional New Year’s Eve Carnival (Carnaval de Año Viejo).
📸 We don’t just guide you… We immortalize your adventure!
Doing photo tourism in Guatapé with Zoomfie means enjoying 100% of the trip without the worry of being glued to your phone screen. We know the town’s secrets, the times with the best lighting, and the exact spots where nobody will block your shot.
We deliver professional, sharp, magazine-quality portraits and spectacular shots that will hold the magic of your trip forever.