Guatapé - La piedra, las letras y el silencio bajo el agua episode artwork

EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 22 MIN

Guatapé - La piedra, las letras y el silencio bajo el agua

from Spanish Minds Podcast · host Spanish Minds

Send us Fan MailVisualicemos una postal perfecta: un lago azul profundo, colinas infinitamente verdes, y un coloso de piedra de 65 millones de años alzándose sobre el agua. Esa es la imagen que millones de turistas se llevan de Guatapé, Colombia.Pero esa postal esconde algo.In this episode, we unpack one of Colombia's most photographed landmarks — and the story you won't find on Instagram. The Tahami people who worshipped the rock as the home of the sun god. The man who scaled it in 1954 with nothing but wooden sticks wedged into a single crack in the granite. The absurd municipal feud that left two enormous half-painted letters frozen on the side of the stone. And — beneath those impossibly calm waters — something else entirely.Esta no es la historia turística de Guatapé. Es una conversación a fondo sobre geología, ambición humana, y el costo oculto de eso que llamamos progreso.🎧 Listen in Spanish. Let the language carry the story.Discover more great Spanish content at SpanishMinds.comAnd follow us on Instagram to get all the latest updates.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 11, 2026

Embed this episode

Send us Fan Mail Visualicemos una postal perfecta: un lago azul profundo, colinas infinitamente verdes, y un coloso de piedra de 65 millones de años alzándose sobre el agua. Esa es la imagen que millones de turistas se llevan de Guatapé, Colombia. Pero esa postal esconde algo. In this episode, we unpack one of Colombia's most photographed landmarks — and the story you won't find on Instagram. The Tahami people who worshipped the rock as the home of the sun god. The man who scaled it in 1954 w...

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

Ready to play

Guatapé - La piedra, las letras y el silencio bajo el agua

0:00 22:30

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Spanish Minds Podcast?

This episode is 22 minutes long.

When was this Spanish Minds Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on May 11, 2026.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Spanish Minds Podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!