Archaeological sites in beautiful nature
San Agustín is located in the department of Huila, more than 500 kilometers south of Bogotá. The city, with some 34,000 inhabitants, is best known for its archaeological park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in Colombia, but nevertheless it is a lot less popular with international travelers than sites such as Ciudad Perdida in Northern Colombia.
Largest collection of religious monuments in the world
There are over 500 stone statues and tombs scattered over more than 50 km2. This makes these archaeological sites the largest collection of religious monuments and the largest cemetery in the world. The meters-high statues represent mythical animals and gods of the San Agustín Indian community, which lived between 1000-1500 A.D. in the area where the archaeological park is now located.
Beautiful location
San Agustín is located in a beautiful green area with coffee plantations and there are–in addition to visiting the archaeological park–enough other fun things to do, to keep yourself entertained for a few days.
Itineraries
San Agustín is often skipped during a roundtrip in Colombia, partly due to the long bus trip from Bogotá. Are you planning a roundtrip through southern Colombia, then you can easily add this destination to your planning, e.g. with an itinerary from Bogotá to Cali or vice versa, with a stopover in the Tatacoa desert and Popayán. Due to its location at 145 of Florencia, you can also combine your trip with a visit to the department of Caquetá, a department between the Andes and the Amazon.
Everything you want to know about San Agustín and the archaeological park can be found here: tips on what to do, the best tours and activities, the best hotels and hostels, how long to stay, the best time to travel and practical information.
