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El Peñol · Colombia

A Symbol of Rebirth in El Peñol

Discover the 86-meter monument, eco-resort, and cable car transforming Antioquia's iconic reservoir region.

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Project at a glance

Numbers behind Antioquia's next landmark

86meters

Project height

Set to become the world's largest resurrected Christ sculpture.

58hectares

Montecielo project area

Mixed-use eco-tourism land wrapping the reservoir shoreline.

1.2km

Panoramic cable car

Proposed aerial link between the town and the monument plateau.

2027–29roadmap

Multi-phase completion

Commercial mall, resort, cable car, then the monument itself.

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Where the project stands right now

Four phases take El Peñol from a finished statue head on public display to a completed 86-meter monument with its own cable car.

Overall completion

47%

Weighted evenly across the four master-plan phases.

Phase 1
Completed

The Hangar & Statue Head Exhibition

The already-built head of the 86-meter sculpture is displayed at ground level inside the Hangar — the only place you can stand beneath it.

Open to the public100%
Phase 2
In Progress

Montecielo Mall (76 Locales) & Eco-Resort

Structure topped out across three terraced retail levels. Facades, mechanical installations and tenant fit-outs are underway.

Target opening January 202762%
Phase 3
Upcoming

1.2 km Panoramic Cable Car System

Two stations linking the Montecielo plaza to the mirador ridge, crossing open water in a single long span.

Target opening December 202718%
Phase 4
Upcoming

Full 86-Meter Resurrected Christ Sculpture Assembly

Modular sections are fabricated off-site and assembled on the ridge, with the completed head already finished.

Target completion 2029–20308%

Master plan

From submerged past to a phased future

Select a milestone to follow how the Montecielo complex and the monument come together across the next five years.

Editorial hub

News & articles from the reservoir

Construction milestones, the history beneath the water, and practical guides for visiting El Peñol.

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Travel info

Planning your visit to El Peñol

The monument site sits between El Peñol and Guatapé, a short ride from the famous Piedra del Peñol and the shoreline villages.

Fly into Medellín

José María Córdova (MDE) sits 45 minutes from Guatapé, making it the natural gateway to the reservoir region.

Drive from Medellín

Roughly 2 hours (75 km) on the Autopista Medellín–Bogotá, then the Guatapé–El Peñol corridor along the water.

Public transport

Frequent buses depart Terminal del Norte for El Peñol and Guatapé; tuk-tuks cover the last stretch to the site.

Best time to visit

December–March and July–August bring the clearest skies for panoramic reservoir and monument views.

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Plan your visit to the reservoir

Explore the monument site, The Hangar exhibition center, the Montecielo complex and the proposed 1.2 km panoramic cable car route across the El Peñol–Guatapé shoreline.

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How to Get There

Three ways to reach the site from Medellín, from budget-friendly to fully premium.

By Bus

Catch a direct bus from Terminal del Norte in Medellín to El Peñol (approx. 2 hours). Ideal for budget travelers.

~2 hours · Budget

By Private Transfer / Drive

Take the Medellín–Bogotá highway, passing through Marinilla. Secure on-site parking will be available.

~1h 45m · Flexible

By Helicopter

For the ultimate premium experience, charter a 15-minute scenic flight directly from Medellín to the Montecielo Heliport.

15 minutes · Premium

FAQ

Questions about the monument

Everything travellers and locals are asking about the project, its timeline, and how to reach it.