Every building tells a story.
The raised-relief panels painted on every wall in Guatapé were carved by the families who live behind them. Each one is a self-portrait — a scene from daily life, a trade, a memory, a landscape they love.
The Zócalo Sessions work the same way. Short videos. Real people. No script. Each one starts with a zócalo from that person’s building or business — then they speak.
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Local business owner
Local business owner
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Guatapé resident
Guatapé resident
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Restaurant owner
Restaurant owner
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Local guide
Local guide
New sessions added regularly. Follow @guatapeguide on Instagram to see them first.
Want to be part of The Zócalo Sessions? We’re looking for locals and business owners who want to tell their story.
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