Colombia Archaeology Tour to San AgustΓ­n Ruins
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Colombia Archaeology Tour to San AgustΓ­n Ruins

San AgustΓ­n

8 Days / 7 Nights per person*
from 1656
*Example by 4 travelers in 4β˜… accommodation, low season. Flights priced separately. Get a quote for 1 to 99+ below

Summary

Just outside the village of San AgustΓ­n can be found a well known (yet at the same time relatively unexplored), an assortment of ruins in Colombia and archeological remains dating from before the Spanish conquest. Here, between the 6th and 14th centuries AD (a period approximately concurrent with development of the Inca and Maya empires), a mysterious culture grew and flourished, leaving its mark in a number of tombs, burial chambers and large sculptures of carved stone.

In Tierradentro, not far from San AgustΓ­n, its possible to explore burial chambers decorated with geometrical designs and constructed up to 7 metres below ground. PopayΓ‘n is a fine example of 17th century spanish colonial architecture, features which led Alexander von Humbolt to visit the place in 1801. The Tuesday market in the nearby town of Silvia is also well know. It is here that the indigenous Guimiano people come to sell their wares.

Tour Highlights

  • Tierradentro Archaeological Park & Museum

  • "Aguacate" mountain peak hike

  • San AgustΓ­n Archaeological Park & Museum

  • "Estrecho del Magdalena"

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  • All nights accommodations
  • All breakfasts
  • All transfers and entrance fees
  • English-speaking guides
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Day 1Bogota - Tierradentro

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In the morning, transfer from the hotel to airport and flight BogotΓ‘ to Neiva. After arrival, overland trip of approximately 5 hours through the beautiful mountainous landscape to San AndrΓ©s de Pisimbala (Tierradentro). Once there, transfer to a small, pleasant hotel or family-run guest house in the village. In the afternoon, visit the Tierradentro Archaeological Park and its caves, including the tombs and the funeral chambers of nearly five meters deep Visit to Tierradentro Archaeological Museum, in order to find about more about theΒ culture that created the relics.

Day 2Tierradentro - San Agustin

Day 3San AgustΓ­n Archaeological Park

Day 4San AgustΓ­n Archaeological Park

Day 5San AgustΓ­n - Purace National Park

Day 6Purace National Park - Popayan

Day 7Popayan & Silvia Market

Day 8Popayan - Bogota

Estimated Tour Price Without Flights

Prices vary according to several factors including: season, number of people traveling, shared vs private excursions, when you book and rooming arrangements. These are from prices based on low season.

We can customizeΒ anything for any time of year! Contact us for an exact quote for your trip.

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Budget

From 2002 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Bogota Casa Deco
  • PopayΓ‘n La Plazuela
  • San AgustΓ­n Akawanka
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Standard

From 2233 Per Person

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  • Bogota Cite
  • PopayΓ‘n La Plazuela
  • San AgustΓ­n Akawanka
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Superior

From 2294 Per Person

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  • Bogota Hacienda Royal
  • PopayΓ‘n Dann Monasterio
  • San AgustΓ­n Akawanka
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Deluxe

From 2327 Per Person

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  • Bogota B.O.G.
  • PopayΓ‘n Dann Monasterio
  • San AgustΓ­n Akawanka
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Standard

From 1496 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Bogota Casa Deco
  • PopayΓ‘n La Plazuela
  • San AgustΓ­n Akawanka
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Superior

From 1656 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Bogota Cite
  • PopayΓ‘n La Plazuela
  • San AgustΓ­n Akawanka
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Superior+

From 1716 Per Person

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  • Bogota Hacienda Royal
  • PopayΓ‘n Dann Monasterio
  • San AgustΓ­n Akawanka
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Luxury

From 1749 Per Person

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  • Bogota B.O.G.
  • PopayΓ‘n Dann Monasterio
  • San AgustΓ­n Akawanka
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Standard

From 1496 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Bogota Casa Deco
  • PopayΓ‘n La Plazuela
  • San AgustΓ­n Akawanka
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Superior

From 1628 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Bogota Cite
  • PopayΓ‘n La Plazuela
  • San AgustΓ­n Akawanka
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Superior+

From 1595 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Bogota Hacienda Royal
  • PopayΓ‘n Dann Monasterio
  • San AgustΓ­n Akawanka
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Luxury

From 1782 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Bogota B.O.G.
  • PopayΓ‘n Dann Monasterio
  • San AgustΓ­n Akawanka
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