Embalse del Peñol, Artificial reservoir in Eastern Antioquia, Colombia.
The Peñol-Guatapé reservoir spreads across 3.4 square kilometers at an elevation of 1,880 meters in the mountains of Antioquia department.
The construction of Punchiná Dam began in 1979, creating this water body that transformed the regional landscape and displaced numerous local communities.
The reservoir waters mirror the surrounding mountains and complement El Peñón rock formation, forming the central identity of Eastern Antioquia region.
The San Carlos Hydroelectric Power Plant at the reservoir generates 1,240 megawatts of electricity through an advanced system of water management tunnels.
The reservoir's branching waterways create numerous small peninsulas and islands, which visitors explore through boat tours and waterfront activities.
Inception: 1979
Elevation above the sea: 1,880 m
GPS coordinates: 6.26100,-75.19000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:13
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