The Salto de Bordones is 400 meters high and spectacular to see from the viewing platform. You can’t get so close that you can swim in the waterfall, but it’s still cool to see the waterfall from the viewing platform. The Salto de Bordones is an hour’s drive from San Agustín. Want to do something really special during your visit to San Agustín? Then stay at the Ecohotel Bordones, from where you have a super view of the Salto de Bordones waterfall. The hotel can arrange transportation from San Agustín.

Start the walk at the main square Parque Simon Bolivar with the Iglesia de San Agustin and stroll through the streets. If you have ever been in the villages in the coffee region , you’ll notice that the houses here are a lot less colorful. The houses are mostly painted white and green. Stop for lunch at one of the restaurants, such as Fonte cafe restaurant, which usually offer a cheap daily menu for COP10,000/$2.50. Specialty of the Huila region is Asado Huilense, a large piece of marinated pork that is grilled or slow-cooked in a clay oven. Want to learn more about the traditions of the locals? Then take a cultural tour, learning about the culture of San Agustín through music, dance, gastronomy and crafts.

Rafting on the Magdalena River will give you a huge adrenaline rush for sure! You don’t need any experience to join this rafting adventure. The tour is private and can be adapted to your level, so even if this is your first time rafting, you are more than welcome.

Tierradentro is an archaeological site of almost 20,000 square meters in the department of Cauca, with statues and tombs from the pre-Columbian civilization lying on top of the hills. You can also visit tombs there, some of which are up to 8 meters deep.

Tierradentro is on the Unesco World Heritage List and is an unusual off-the-beaten-track destination, not often visited by travelers. The easiest way to get there is via Popayán. From Popayán there is a direct bus to San Andres de Pisimbala once a day. (Sotracauca, 4.5h). You can also take an organized tour from Popayán.

You can also get to Tieradentro via San Agustín, but that is a more complicated trip if you are traveling by bus. You then have to travel first to Pitalito, then on to Garzon, and catch the last bus from La Plata to Tierradentro. Most buses stop at the intersection “Crucero de San Andres,” 2km from the entrance to Tierradentro. Here you can take a cab to the entrance. It is more convenient to arrange private transportation from San Agustín to Tierradentro. Check here accommodations near Tierradentro.

Tip: It is a tough hike through the mountains to get to the tombs, so you must be in good physical condition for this trip.