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San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia

From series “Famous Unesco Sites in South America”
Colombia can boast the world famous archeological park of San Agustin. It is visited not only by researchers from around the world, but by curious travelers too. Here, archaeologists have discovered the largest group of religious monuments in South America. Today everyone can see it. The sculptures found during excavations in the park are called chinas. As the researchers found out, items were made of volcanic rock. Numerous sculptures depict people dressed in various traditional clothing.

San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia Sculptures vary not only in appearance, but also in size. The height of some items is only a few tens of centimeters, and the height of the largest reaches seven meters, while the weight is several tons. In total, during the study, more than 500 statues have been found in the park. Some of the sculptures depicted ancient deities and animals. The pathfinder of the surprising archaeological area was a monk Fray Juan de Santa Gertrudis, who accidentally discovered the first statue in a cave in 1794.

After more than two hundred years, scientists haven't managed to pinpoint exactly when and for what purpose sculptures had been created. They are very similar to the stone idols found on Easter Island. According to researchers, the monuments are of exceptional religious significance. In addition to the statues, a few distinctive places of worship were found in the park. There is a spring and ruins of an altar. Today, the park has a museum that collects the most amazing archaeological finds. Next - Malpelo Island


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ATM bankomat: 'Cajero ATH Utrahuilca San Agustin I - Banco de Bogotá' located in 5.72 km ( check the route on the map).
Fuel station: 'Estación de Servicio Esso Mobil Km 0 San Agustín Pitalito' in 5.48 km
Supermarket: 'Supermercado El Cosmos' in 2.36 km
Parking: 'Parqueadero' in 7 km
Apotheek: 'DROGUERIA NEW YORK' in 2.57 km
Police station: 'Policía Nacional-Estación' in 5.77 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Asadero Y Restaurante El Buen Gusto Isnense' in 2.49 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport CLO - in 181 km
 »  El Eden International Airport AXM - in 286 km
 »  Matecana International Airport PEI - in 326 km
 »  Mariscal Sucre Airport UIO - in 339 km
 »  El Dorado International Airport BOG - in 386 km
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Best hotels near San Agustin Archaeological Park

Hostal Palo Alto San Agustín

Located in 5 km from San Agustin Archaeological Park
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Rooms: 3
Rooms at Hostal Palo Alto San Agustín are fitted with TV sets and modern furnishing. All of them have private bathrooms. An American breakfast is … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel La Plazuela

Located in 71 km from San Agustin Archaeological Park
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Rooms: 27
Providing a tranquil environment, the rooms in La Plazuela feature private bathrooms with showers and minibars. Room service is available. Guests at … More: photo, rates and booking
Agroparque Las Villas

Located in 74 km from San Agustin Archaeological Park
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Rooms: 10
Decorated with tiled floors, rooms at Agroparque Las Villas are very bright. All of them have private bathrooms. Guests can unwind by the pool, go … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Palermo Suite

Located in 139 km from San Agustin Archaeological Park
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Rooms: 12
Providing a tranquil environment, the rooms in Palermo Suite feature private bathrooms, minibars and TVs. Guests at Hotel Palermo Suite are provided … More: photo, rates and booking

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