Practical Guide to San Agustín, Colombia – Archeology + Nature in this Hidden Gem

San Agustín, Colombia is one of Colombia’s best lesser known gems. Located in Huila in southwest Colombia, it has a gorgeous surrounding landscape with lots of natural attractions as well as the San Agustín Archaeological Park with some great examples of indigenous sculptures. It is well worth a visit and you can learn all about it here, including how to get there, what to do, and where to stay.

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Travel Guide to San Agustín, Colombia – Contents

• Why Visit San Agustín
• What to Do and See (including San Agustin park)
• Where to Stay
• Packing List
• How to Get to San Agustín
• Practical Tips

Why Visit San Agustín

San Agustín was one of those places I had heard of but did not know a whole lot about. I had read they had an archeological park and seen some photos that made it look like there were pretty mountains, but it was never on my radar as a must see place.

I think that has to do with the fact that this area of Colombia, southwest of Bogotá, tends to get less travelers than the central and northeastern part of the country. To be honest, even for our visit in December 2021, stopping here was more because I had heard it was a good place to visit and we were traveling through so we decided to stop here. It wasn’t necessarily a place we had high up our list of places we wanted to see.

That is a shame, because I was really, really impressed with San Agustín!

The San Agustín Park and its archeological statues was much larger and impressive than I expected. What impressed me even more though was just how pretty the surrounding area is. I love the coffee region with its pretty mountains and wax palms in the Valle de Cocora outside Salento.

To be honest though, I actually think the lush, greenery covered mountains here might be even prettier. And there is coffee, plus lots of other crops, produced here too. It was neat coming here and seeing the lushness of it just after seeing the fascinating but desolate looking landscape of the Tatacoa Desert. It was definitely quite the contrast.

There is also more to do here than I expected. In fact, it was lucky we had planned a couple extra nights since our stop happened to include Christmas Day and we figured we would relax a bit. We hardly relaxed though! In fact, we were on the go for most of the time we were there.

There are better destinations for the true hiking and nature buffs like Caño Cristales, Guaviare, Casanare, Tayrona, or Minca, and I get why the coffee region is so popular as it is relatively close to Medellín and Bogotá.

However, if you’re looking for something a little lesser known, especially to foreign tourists, consider heading to San Agustín. If you are going to Tatacoa, Popayan, Pasto, or planning to bus to the border to Ecuador to see Las Lajas Church or cross the border, I would say a few nights here is all but obligatory.

What to Do in San Agustín, Colombia

As I said, there was a lot more to do in and around San Agustín than I expected or had realized before we got there. The main things to do in San Agustín center around the San Agustín Archaeological Park, which actually has multiple sites, and the pretty landscape and nature nearby.

Here, I’ll share all we did in San Agustín.

Visit the San Agustín Archaeological Park

The main San Agustín Park is located about a 15-20 minute walk from where we were staying a bit out of town. It would probably take about half an hour or maybe a little bit more to walk here from town. A taxi should take 5-10 minutes and cost $7-10,000 pesos from town.

The entry was $34,000 Colombian Pesos foreigners and $27,000 COP for Colombian citizens and residents. Something I appreciated was that the ticket was actually a passport and includes entry to two other nearby sites within 48 hours (more on each of those below). Do keep in mind these prices were for December 2021 and prices may go up slightly year to year.

The Parque San Agustín is quite large and we spent half a day here more or less. It consists of a series of hills or mesitas that were used as burial mounds by ancient indigenous peoples. The path follows a long loop that takes you to each mesita. If I remember correctly there were 5 mesitas.

At each mesita, you’ll find a handful of burial mounds with statues. Some of these San Agustín, Colombia statues are really impressive, being very elaborate and large. It’s also a bit eerie looking at the tombs.

There are guides at the park, but it’s kind of weird how they work. There isn’t a tour you can join that leaves every half hour or something, but you can hire a guide for your group. We didn’t get a guide at the park as it just wasn’t very cost effective for us, but it may be worth it if you can get together a group of people to split the cost as I did eavesdrop a little on some of the guides and they seemed to be quite knowledgeable. It’s a shame they don’t offer a true group tour.

There are some signs here that give a short introduction to each mesita. To be honest, I was very pleasantly surprised and impressed how well these have been preserved, with nice shelters and barriers and a lot more explanation on the signs than at other sites like this in Colombia, so all due credit to the authorities here!

Many of the statues sit on display near the tombs where they were found. Others are on display separately so they can be seen better, while some were also found in the vicinity and put on display in the San Agustín Park.

In addition to the mesitas, you have to make sure you walk up the hill known as the Alto de Lavapatas. At the base of the hill, you’ll find a neat and elaborate mural carved in the rocks of the stream known as El Fuente.

Nearby, you’ll head first down a short ramp walkway and pass a neat turtle statue. Then you will come to a long stairwell up the hill. It’s a bit of a breathless climb to the top, but it’s well worth the walk.

Once at the top, you’ll find a collection of statues. Even better, you get an amazing view of the surrounding hills and valley below. It’s hard not to just take a seat here and get a rest and take in the view and beauty of the scenery.

After heading back down, you’ll pass through a few more mesitas with statues and tombs before returning back to the entrance of the San Agustín Park. There is also a “forest of statues” that was closed when we were there. It has more statues that were found in the vicinity, and I imagine it would be neat to walk through for both the statues and just the walk through the forest. There were also a handful of artesanías for sale in the park.

See More Statues at Alto los Idolos

This site is also included in the passport you get at the San Agustín Park. I should note that you could always come here or the next site first and do the main park second. You get 48 hours to visit all 3 sites included. Also, at the end of this section on things to do in San Agustín, I’ll talk about the order we actually did these activities and how we fit this and a bunch of other things into one day, the day after we went to the main park.

Now, talking about Alto los Idolos itself, there were a fairly large series of burial mounds or mesitas here. There were 7 total. The neatest were at the end, at least on the route we took, where you could find a couple tombs that had stones that looked like crocodiles.

Given this area is far from the coast, this has led anthropologists to conclude that the indigenous cultures here must have had contact and trade relations with tribes in the Amazon or even on the coast. Its pretty interesting to consider how these figures show the interconnectedness of societies hundreds of years ago.

See Even More Statues at Alto Las Piedras

This is the third and final site included in the San Agustín Park passport. It is the smallest site with just one tall hill where there are only a few burial mounds. There are some interesting statues here though.

The most interesting, from both an aesthetic and historical point of view, is the statue known as El doble yo. This tall statue appears to show two sides of a person, and some anthropologists believe it represents an early version of psychoanalysis, long before Freud.

Visit La Pelota aka el Purutal

While this isn’t part of the Parque Arqueológico de San Agustín, there are, you guessed it, more burial statues here. Actually, these are some of the more interesting statues in San Agustín. The area is known as La Pelota because a hill here looks sort of like a ball.

What makes the statues so interesting here is because they have colors painted on them that can still be seen today. Our guide showed us some berries and tree sap that anthropologists believe were used to paint the figures. It’s amazing to think they have endured for hundreds or perhaps even a thousand plus years.

There is also a neat old house here made in the traditional way from dried mud and grass. There are also just some neat views of the surrounding mountains and hills. This is one of the top places I would say is worth visiting besides the main San Agustín Park.

See the Big Staute Overlooking the River at La Chaquira

Every time our guide said this name I thought of Shakira, haha. However, this is a nice natural site with yet another example of indigenous statues in San Agustín. Here, you’ll walk down a long hill overlooking a deep canyon and river below.

Eventually, you’ll come to a bit of a rickety set of stairs descending further down the ridge. The views are pretty amazing as you descend.

At the end of the stairs, you come to an area where there is one large statue with some smaller ones below it overlooking the canyon and river. Unlike the majority of the statues in San Agustín, which marked graves, this one is thought to have represented some kind of water deity or water guardian.

It’s a neat view and neat group of statues. Just save your energy for the walk back up!

See More Statues at El Tablón

Up the road from La Chaquira, you’ll find El Tablón. Here there is a small flat area where there is another small set of statues. It’s worth the quick stop on your way out of La Chaquira, especially since it’s free, even if it pales in comparison to the other sites to see archeological statues in San Agustín, Colombia.

See the Tombs and Museum at Obando

This small town is situated in the hills north of San Agustín. Right in the heart of town there is a small park where there are several burial tombs. There is also a surprisingly decent little museum. The cost was $3,000 pesos and there are school children that give a short tour and you can tip them if you like.

While not spectacular, this is a decent stop as it’s on the way to some other places, including the next place on this list of things to doin San Agustín.

See the Tallest Waterfall in Colombia at Salto de Bordones

The waterfall here known as Salto de Bordones is the tallest waterfall in Colombia and one of the tallest in all of South America. It falls from high up into a majestic, tree lined canyon down below. We made a stop here on our tour at a small hotel and mirador where two little girls gave a short explanation for a small tip.

This isn’t the type of waterfall where you can get up close or swim in in it, but it’s pretty remarkable looking at it, and the surrounding view of the river running through the canyon below is completely worth the stop here while touring the areas outside of San Agustín.

Note, you can stay in the hotel here. I’ve got more details on it in the where to stay section below, but if you wanted a chance to escape and disconnect a bit with a truly amazing view, this would be a good place. Check it out here.

Visit the Salto de Mortiño Waterfall

While the Salto de Mortiño isn’t as tall as Bordones, it’s still pretty impressive. It’s a tall, skinny falls that crashes into the valley below. While you also can’t get in and swim in the falls itself here, you can do a lot more as there is a mini park and attractions built up around it.

There was a small entrance fee of $5,000 pesos to get access to the site and there are several small miradores perfect for photos with the falls. There are a number of other attractions here as well.

There is a zipline that goes across the canyon just in front of the falls. If you really wanted a special view and photo and have the stomach for it, there is a little hanging cable car that goes out across the canyon and stops in front of the waterfall. There is also a glass bridge where you can take a photo up close to the falls and looking down at the drop below. There were also signs that you could go out over the canyon hanging in a hammock, although we didn’t actually see anyone doing that. Finally, there was a giant swing that swings you out over the drop.

Honestly, I have mixed feelings about these things. While I get people enjoy them, I also think they are kind of an eyesore. The waterfall would be so much more beautiful without a bunch of cables hanging in front and giant beams for the swing.

If you want to do any of these extreme sport like things though, it’s a good spot for it. We considered getting the photo on the glass bridge but it seemed overpriced (I forgot to note how much it was).

There were a few other little attractions like a slingshot trampoline and giant “bumper balls” which we did get a kick out of watching people waddle around in and bounce off each other. There are a few small restaurants and cafes here too.

The one thing that might be most worth doing here is walking the longer trail on the other side of the canyon. I know this had an additional cost but didn’t note it. It was already almost the end of the day so we didn’t do this but I would imagine the views you get from the mirador on the other side are pretty amazing.

Oh and there were also some glamping cabins on site here. They looked pretty nice with their own little viewing areas of the canyon and I’m pretty sure they had little pools or hot tubs. I don’t see them listed up online though so maybe they are just getting started.

See the Narrows of the Magdalena River

The mighty Magdalena is arguably Colombia’s most important river. Until the advent of the automobile and the ability to build roads through the mountains (railroads weren’t possible), it was the link between the interior and the ports of the Caribbean.

The river starts higher up in in the mountains to the west, however, it narrows to a short distance only just over a meter wide just outside of San Agustín at the area known as el Estrecho del Rio Magdalena. If it weren’t for the hazardous rapids below, you could probably hop right across it (don’t try it, it’s dangerous and our guide told us of a boy who had died when he missed the jump and fell into the river).

It’s a pretty neat view though, and you can stick your feet in the icy cold water. We stuck them in hoping it would finally help us rid ourselves of the itchy bites we had picked up during our visit to the Cerros de Mavecure, which if you’re into nature, adventure, and little known places is totally worth visiting, but I digress.

I think you can swim in this lower part where the current is a little lighter but it seemed way to cold for that to be enjoyable in my opinion. If you look closely at the rocks of the river bank, you can see fossilized imprints of animals and vegetation from years ago.

The estrecho is located down a long set of stairs that goes down into the canyon. It’s easy going down but leaves you a bit breathless coming back up. At the top, before going down or after you come back up, you can enjoy an arepa grilled on stones taken out of the river. There are also some artesanías and good freshly pressed sugarcane juice here.

Given this is not very far out of town and should be easy to include on the way to or back from lots of the other sites above, I definitely think it’s one of the must include things on your list of what to see in San Agustín.

See the Town of San Agustín Itself

To be honest, we were not overly impressed with the town itself. It’s pretty enough with the small town architecture that much of Colombia is known for. It’s no Barichara or Villa de Leyva though, and it felt like it was more congested than a small town should be. Granted, we were there during Christmas time so it may be it was just crowded with tourists and lots of locals were also out and about.

Obviously, if you stay in one of the places below that is in town, you’ll be able to easily walk around and check out the restaurants and stuff. However, even if you stay outside of town like we did, it’s always worth checking out the main plazas of towns, so come into town for a little while and have lunch or something.

Try an Asado Huilense

Speaking of lunch, if you haven’t tried an Asado Huilense elsewhere in Huila, like perhaps on a visit to the Mano del Gigante Mirador, be sure to do it here. And well if you have tried one, you’ll probably want another, so get one here too!

This dish typical to the region is a large cut of pork that is marinated and then either slow cooked in a clay oven, roasted, or grilled and then finished in the oven (the first is the traditional way). What you get is a tender, succulent piece of meat with a thin crunchy skin. It’s usually served with yuca and arepas.

I had this at a little place just outside of town on the road to the San Agustín Archaeological Park. There is a row of good looking restaurants right on the edge of town here by the way. Besides this one, which is a little further up, we ate at two of those on other days.

Why Booking Tours in San Agustín is a Good Idea

Ok, so that’s quite a list of things to do in San Agustín!

However, just about all of them are outside of town in hard to reach areas. The only exception to that is the main park, which is easy to reach from town by foot or taxi.

I am sure there are ways to get around on public transportation with things like collectivos that can get you at least close to most of them. However, we didn’t do it that way, so I can’t really give proper information on it and honestly, considering most people are only going to stop here for a few days I wouldn’t recommend it.

This actually might be one of the few times I would not discourage renting a car, with the caveat that it is a 4×4 and all wheel drive that can go on the dirt roads in the mountains that some of these places require. You could check out Rentalcars.com and rent one out of Bogotá or Neiva, just make sure you are comfortable driving on the curvy mountainous roads it will take to get there. Buses and Colombians generally drive aggressively despite these treacherous roads, so just keep that in mind.

If you’re like us and have no interest in driving on these roads or the liability risks of renting a car, a tour in San Agustín is totally worth it. We hired a guide recommended to us at our hotel and we were really pleased with him. His name was Sandro and he can be reached at (+57) 320-974-6660. We did two day tours with him which I’ll briefly summarize below and we thought the prices were pretty fair. He was also very knowledgable about the history at the archaeological sites as well as all the different crops grown.

Tour 1: Nearby Sites (just over half a day from morning to early afternoon):

• La Pelota/El Purutal
• Estrecho del Rio Magdalena
• La Chaquira
• El Tablón
• Cost was $150,000 COP and was private just the two of us

Tour 2: Larger loop to sites further way (all day from morning to late afternoon):

• Estrecho del Rio Magdalena
• Obando
• Salto de Bordones
• Alto de los Idolos
• Alto Las Piedras
• Salto de Mortiño
• Sandro quoted us $250,000 COP for this private or $50,000 pesos for a larger shared tour. We ended up with just 1 other girl so this was a very good deal although group size will vary.

I honestly thought both of these were pretty decent values. Sandro works both on his own and through a travel agency out of a hotel in the Centro. A hotel whose name I stupidly didn’t note as it was also where we reserved our transportation to Popayán, but if you like, just contact him directly and I’m sure he will give you prices for both private and shared tours.

It’s always good to shop around and ask your hotel/hostel to compare prices too.

If you want something you can book ahead of time online, check out this private jeep tour that is more or less the same as the 2nd tour we took with Sandro, this mountain bike tour that would be a unique way to explore the area, or this horseback riding tour that visits the sites close by we saw in the first tour above.

If you want something all inclusive, check out this 3 day package that includes overnight bus tickets from Bogotá, accommodations and all the places listed above. It is actually a pretty decent value for a tour package online.

If you would like something more private that won’t put you on public transportation, I’d like to give a quick shout out to our partners BnB Colombia again. They offer two packages that include stops in San Agustín, a 5 day tour that also includes Tatacoa, Popoyán, and Cali and a 12 day tour that adds Guaviare and Bogotá. If you want something just for San Agustín or something tailored just for you, fill out this form, and they will work with you to design a custom made trip.

Where to Stay in San Agustín

There are actually a ton of options for places to stay in San Agustín. While this place may remain lesser known by international tourists, locals from this part of Colombia love it as a place for a nice escape. There are hotels in San Agustín proper as well as many hotels and lodges outside of town, where you can enjoy the nature.

Here, I ‘ll share where we stayed in San Agustín as well as some other places to stay in and outside of town for all budgets.

La Cumbre del Macizo – Where We Stayed (we liked it)

We were all around pleased with La Cumbre del Macizo. Our room was pretty and comfortable. There were nice common areas to sit and with hammocks. It is located just outside of town (although up a big hill that is a bit of a tough walk). The owner/manager Pablo was very nice and the breakfasts were terrific. The cook was who hooked us up with Sandro for our tours. There are nicer places to stay in San Agustín below as well as cheaper places, but this was just right for us and I have no qualms recommending it.

Masaya – Luxury Cabins and Dorms

Masaya has a chain of very nice luxury style eco lodges around Colombia. I appreciate that they offer really, really nice places immersed in nature and their prices aren’t totally outrageous like some similar style properties. What I find neat about their San Agustín property is they also have dorm beds available. So for those looking for a hostel experience that’s outside town with gorgeous views, this makes for a great option. Of course, their cabins are also lovely for couples or families too!

Nacimiento Glamping – Looks So Neat

If you want a true romantic experience as a couple while being immersed in nature in a unique setting, check out Nacimiento Glamping. It’s very new and part of a growing trend towards swanky glamping domes. It looks absolutely lovely, not to mention there’s a sweet hot tub. It would be an absolute perfect place for a few days of rest and relaxation while enjoying the history and nature of San Agustín.

Asgard San Agustín – Great Name for Nice Looking Cabins

To be honest, I couldn’t help but include this one based on the name. It looks very nice as well though. Asgard San Agustín offers a cottage and a chalet, each that can sleep up to 6 with 2 bedrooms. That makes this a great place for groups or families (and an extended family could even rent out the whole place). It’s located very close to San Agustín Park, meaning its the best of both worlds by being outside town but right on the main road and looks like a lovely property overall.

El Jardín – Great Modestly Priced Place in Town

While we liked staying outside of town, the one big disadvantage is there are not many options for food besides your hotel if they offer it and a few places that deliver. So, if you want to stay in town itself, El Jardín makes for a great choice. As its name implies it has a lovely garden so you do have a little bit of green space. Their prices also make it a good value.

La Casa de Francois – Nice Modestly Priced Option Outside Town

If you want another good and modestly priced option outside of town, La Casa de Francois is a good one. They have little cabins with lovely little porches with great views of the mountains. They also have dorm beds if you are looking for a budget option. Its very highly rated and there are family rooms and cottages available here. Guests also love their homemade food!

Ecohotel Bordones – Overlooking the Tallest Falls in Colombia

As I mentioned above, the mirador at Salto de Bordones is at a nice looking little hotel. That hotel is Ecohotel Bordones. This is pretty far removed from the town of San Agustín itself and there is basically nothing else around, but I imagine it would be pretty amazing and peaceful to spend a few days here waking up to looking out over the falls and the canyon below. A quick look on Booking tells me the rooms look very nice and the price is decent for such a nice place. If you wanted a true escape it all for a few days type of vacation, this might be the very best place to stay near San Agustín.

Packing List for San Agustín

Generally, you’ll want comfortable clothes for walking around. We found it to be a bit chilly at night here, and it did rain a little bit. However, during the day it did warm up a bit and was quite pleasant. So you will want to pack for fall/spring style temperatures.

Below, I’ll give you an idea of things to pack generally and ideas for clothes that would work well for both her and him.

General Travel Gear to Pack

• Susana and I both have Osprey Porter 46L bags and love them. They can be carried as backpacks or duffels and we have carried them all over Colombia on buses and as carryons on flights. For something that is a tad smaller and more comfortable as a backpack, check out the Farpoint 40L (or Fairview for the ladies).
• I also love my Roam backpack. It packs in a larger bag easy and is perfect as a day pack.
• A good water bottle is also good to have. You’ll save yourself some pesos and save some plastic. Lots of people like to use Lifestraws to filter the non-drinkable tap water in most of Colombia. You can also use a Steripen for that. Or, you can stick to a good normal insulated bottle like these terrific Takeyas and buy big 5L jugs or bags of water to refill, what we normally do.
• Finally, you’ll definitely want some sunscreen for when the sun comes out at the San Agustín parks and other places outdoors. The bugs weren’t too bad when we were there but it’s never a bad idea to have some bug spray just in case.

Clothes to Pack for Her

• A comfortable safari style button up world work well in San Agustín.
• Capris are perfect for being comfortable while out and about walking.
• Susana loves wearing athletic leggings for hiking and other outdoor activities.
• A lightish jacket should do pretty well for San Agustín.

Clothes to Pack for Him

• Columbia’s Tees are good for the outdoors and nice and comfortable.
• So are their button ups.
• A good pair of cargo pants works well for San Agustín.
• Finally, the guys will want at least a light jacket too.

How to Get to San Agustín

San Agustín is relatively easy to reach via bus or private ground transportation. Here, I’ll go over different ways to get to San Agustín from nearby destinations and major cities.

Can you fly to San Agustín?

No, at least not directly. There is no airport in San Agustín.

The closest airport, relatively speaking, is in the city of Popoyán. Neiva is another small city relatively close where there is an airport and is the best place to fly into if you plan to also visit the Tatacoa Desert. Meanwhile, Cali is the closest largest city with an international airport.

You can check flights on Colombia’s flagship airline Avianca, which flies to all these cities, or you can take a look comparing airlines at CheapOair.

How to Get to San Agustín from Neiva (and the Tatacoa Desert)

I’ll start with this one since this is the route we took to San Agustín. We were actually coming from the Tatacoa Desert but there was no good option to go directly from the town of Villavieja near the desert to San Agustín. So, we headed back up to Neiva first and then to San Agustín.

We got a bus from the terminal in Neiva to San Agustín for $45,000 pesos. Keep in mind this was December 2021, and prices usually rise slightly year over year in Colombia. The bus from Neiva to San Agustín took between 5 and 6 hours.

While my experience is it doesn’t have as many options as you’ll find at the terminal, you can at least get an idea of prices and schedules for buses in Colombia and even reserve online at BusBud.

How to Get to San Agustín from Popayán

We went to Popoyán next from San Agustín.

I’m going to be honest, this was one of the worst bus rides we have ever been on. There was a section of road closed for a while, then a long section of dirt road, then a wild winding road that our driver decided to make up time on. Let’s just say the little plastic bags in the bus are not just for trash and that they got used by a number of people on the bus.

We paid $50,000 COP for this bus and it took about 5 hours, so I would expect it would cost and a similar amount and take a similar amount of time going from Popayán to San Agustín as well. It may be that it can be done quicker though if the part of the road that was closed is reopened.

I would give one big asterisk here. Be wary of travel times in this entire part of Colombia. Nearly all of our bus trips took a lot longer than Google Maps says they take by car. Part of this is because they make stops, but part of it is the nature of these two lane, curvy mountain roads. Give yourself cushion time.

From Bogotá to San Agustín

You can route through Neiva. It may be possible to get a direct bus to San Agustín from the Salitre Terminal, however.

From Cali to San Agustín

You should route through Popayán. It may be possible to get a direct bus, I’m not sure.

How to Get to San Agustín from Elsewhere

Basically you’ll need to route through Neiva or Popayán. We did meet a girl who traveled from here to Caño Cristales via Florencia.

If you’re coming from further away than Bogotá, you may want to consider flying or making a stop (or three) along the way. From the coffee region it may be possible to get here in a day by bus or car. From Medellín, and obviously Cartagena further north, you should plan to split a trip over land up or plan to fly into Cali, Popayán, or Neiva.

Again, if you want to prebook buses or just get an idea of prices, check out BusBud.

Some Final Practical Tips for San Agustín, Colombia

• As I mentioned in the what to pack section, we had pretty large temperature swings from day to night so be sure to come with clothes for warmer and chillier temperatures.
• There are ATMs in San Agustín, but you should expect to pay cash at most of the attractions and restaurants outside of town.
• There are also lots of small tiendas and at least one small supermarket in town.
• Taxis were a bit difficult to flag down in town, so it’s a good idea to save taxi numbers if you can.

Ready to Plan Your Trip to San Agustín, Colombia?

There you have it, a complete guide to San Agustín, Colombia. I really think this is a undeservedly little recognized destination. The archaeology here is neat in and of itself, but the gorgeous nature nearby makes it absolutely worth a visit if you have the time to fit it into your travels in Colombia or will be traveling through this area of Colombia.

If you do go, I hope this guide was useful for planning your trip, and more importantly, that you have a great time. I would love to hear about what you liked about San Agustín and if you agree it’s a hidden gem in the comments below!

Cheers and Happy Exploring!

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