San Agustin and the Tatacoa Desert Tour

4 days/3 nights

Duration

Between 15°C and 25°C

Temperature

Archaeological remains

Strong points

All year round

Dates

POPAYAN – ISNOS – SAN AGUSTIN – TATACOA DESERT

Located in southwestern Colombia in the heart of the Andes Mountains, the San Agustín Archaeological Park houses the oldest remains of the South American continent. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995, the park contains a collection of sculptures and religious monuments of a mysterious and little-known civilization. Its dating is not yet unanimously accepted by researchers.

Nearby, the Tatacoa Desert is the second largest desert in Colombia. Very rich in fossils dating back millions of years, you will be amazed by its colours ranging from ochre to grey.

The San Agustin and Tatacoa Desert trip is an idea for a trip off the beaten track. It is ideal for those who wish to go to an exceptional place and discover mysterious archaeological remains.

Highlights of the stay

Discover an exceptional archaeological site

Learn about an ancient pre-Columbian civilization

Stroll through the red desert of Tatacoa

Visit the white city, Popayan

Stages of the trip

Day 1: Guided tour of Popayan, the white city, an architectural jewel of the colonial era

Day 2: Excursion to Isnos Park and Salto del Mortiño

Day 3: Day at the Archaeological Park of San Agustin

Day 4: Stroll in the desert of Tatacoa

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The stay “San Agustin and the Tatacoa Desert” is a travel idea and is fully customizable.

Day 1: Popayan, the white city

The best architects and craftsmen of the colonial era worked in Popayán, which, together with Cartagena de Indias, is one of the most important cities in Colombia for its architecture.

Reception at Popayan airport
Guided tour of the city of Popayan.
Night at the hotel

Day 2 : Alto de las Piedras de Isnos Park

Sacred place and intended for religious ceremonies, it is the 2nd archaeological site of the area.

Breakfast
Guided tour of Isnos Park
Excursion to Salto del Mortiño, a 170-metre waterfall
Night at the hotel

Day 3: Archaeological Park San Agustin

300 monumental sculptures are spread throughout the park, but excavations continue. They are the vestige of a lost civilization whose dating is still subject to controversy. Sculptures of African animals and characters with turban fuel the mystery about them.

Breakfast
Guided tour of the San Agustin Archaeological Park
Night at the hotel

Day 4: Tatacoa Desert

Called the Tatacoa Desert, it is actually a dry and tropical forest that extends over 330km2. There is a red desert, then a grey desert. A change of scenery is guaranteed!

Breakfast
Guided tour of the Tatacoa desert
Night at the hotel

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PRICE OF THE TRIP

THE PRICE INCLUDES	THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Private ground transportation during the entire stay Accommodation in ecolodges The visits mentioned in the program Breakfasts French or Spanish speaking guides (upon request) The visits and activities mentioned in the itinerary 24/7 telephone assistance	International and domestic flights Personal expenses Tips Drinks and meals not mentioned in the program Visits, excursions, taxes and activities not mentioned Insurance (please consult us)