What to do and see in Huila Department, Huila Department: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

July 21, 2021 Leonarda Pillsbury

Discover the best top things to do in Huila Department, Colombia including Magdalena Rafting, Naventura, Observatorio Astronomico STARLIGHT Tatacoa, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Purace National Natural Park, Desierto de la Tatacoa, Estrecho Del Magdalena, Parque Arqueologico Alto de los Idolos, Alto de Las Piedras Archaeological Park, La Pelota - Estatuas A Color.
Restaurants in Huila Department

1. Magdalena Rafting

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5.0 based on 63 reviews

Magdalena Rafting

Magdalena Rafting is an adventure tourism operator travel agency, specialists in the operation of rafting and kayaking activities; located in San Agustin - Huila and San Gil - Santander

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5.0 based on 737 reviews

Naventura

Hi, welcome to Colombia, We are the best Colombian Tour Guides, if you want to learn and enjoy the nature of Colombia.. Your Trip Start with Us! Vamos a Pasear Parcero.

3. Observatorio Astronomico STARLIGHT Tatacoa

Desierto de la Tatacoa posada Tigre de marte Posada Tigre de Marte, Villavieja 410001 Colombia +57 313 3195106 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/oatastrotatacoa/
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5.0 based on 121 reviews

Observatorio Astronomico STARLIGHT Tatacoa

The astronomical observatory starlaight tatacoa is an ideal space for astronomical observation of first level, we have telescopes of the latest technology and a clear and fun explanation and navigation through the starry sky of tatacoa, we are the leaders in the dissemination of astronomy in the zone, we handle double language, we handle the English language and our astronomy is certified in astro

Reviewed By leidy_gapi - Telde, Spain

It was the best experience ever watching the stars, planets, galaxies and more... William transmits the information very well and solves all the doubts that you have. 100/100

4. San Agustin Archaeological Park

San Agustin Colombia +57 311 8277972 http://www.icanh.gov.co/
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4.5 based on 1,023 reviews

San Agustin Archaeological Park

A mountainous prehistoric site contains many imposing megalithic monuments and tombs with impressive sculptures.

Reviewed By KV1234 - London, United Kingdom

If you don’t want to organise all of your own travel we would recommend contacting Mark at “The Colombian Way” travel agency. All of his tour prices are on his website and very keenly priced. It takes all of the hassle out of your journey and he organises private drivers, English guides and local guides. We booked a range of tours with The Colombian Way over the course of 2 weeks (from Medellin to Armenia, to Salento, to Popayan, to Tierradentro, to San Agustin, to Tatacoa and finishing in Bogota). Mark was very fast in communication and was always available to help out whenever we needed it which was brilliant as the Government were changing what was open at a moments notice. He was also extremely competitive on price being 30% cheaper than another tour operator. The highlight of our trip was the amazing underground tombs of Tierradentro and the magnificent stone sculptures of San Agustin / Isnos (the largest group of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures in South America.)… you must do it! The Colombian Way driver transferred us from Tierradentro to San Agustin. A note for those thinking of driving yourself… Google suggests a road that is often closed due to landslides so you have to stay on the main roads and travel 50% further. One of the benefits of using The Colombian Way driver. We arrived in San Agustin in the early afternoon and had time to look around the town centre including the main square which have some of the stone sculptures of the “small men” as I like to call them. The next day we were picked up and transferred to the amazing San Agustin Unesco Archaeological Park where we met our English guide for the day. These were mostly carved between AD 100 and 1200. In the park are an amazing array of separate stone sculptures, in the shapes of animals and warriors and human faces, some mythical, some realistic. They are carved out of volcanic rock - some are over 4 meters tall and weigh several tons. The similarities with the Hindu religion also abound. Did Indians travel here? An amazing place… In the afternoon we were driven 1 hour to Alto de los Idolos where some of the stone sculptures of men are over 2 metres high. Very impressive. On the way back to San Agustin we went via the Magdalena strait, the narrow piece of rock through which the river bottlenecks through. The following day involved a drive via Isnos to hike to Salto de Bordones. We had read there was another site at Isnos called Alto de las Piedras and so we asked to go to that site first. This has the famous Double Yo statue. You must also go here if you have the time. It’s small but impressive. The hike to the waterfall was a little muddy underfoot and you can’t get that close to the falls but they are large so equally impressive. After the hike we were transferred back to San Agustin for a delicious smoky meat barbecue in a local restaurant. Mmm mmm The next day we were transferred from San Agustin to Tatacoa desert. Tierradentro and San Agustin are amazing places. The highlight of our trip.

5. Purace National Natural Park

Colombia http://www.parquesnacionales.gov.co/portal/es/ecoturismo/region-andina/parque-nacional-natural-purace
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4.5 based on 152 reviews

Purace National Natural Park

Reviewed By Thunderingrain - Toronto, Canada

Very much worth the 2 hour drive from Popayan to see an incredible part of the country. At the entrance to the park, at the fork in the road is where you will find a guide - definitely worth the fee and I believe it's mandatory to take a park guide with you. Our guide was friendly and made sure we saw all the spots in our own time. Although he only spoke spanish and us only english communication was easy. If you haven't made it out of the big cities into the mountains I highly recommend visiting this national park

6. Desierto de la Tatacoa

Villavieja, Villavieja Colombia +57 316 2342919 http://www.tatacoa-astronomia.com/turismo.html
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4.5 based on 785 reviews

Desierto de la Tatacoa

Reviewed By elianagil08

Tatacoa desert is very beautiful place to visit with friends and family. It’s a dry forest. This place it’s in Huila. There are many paths and rocks. Also, there are dry cannons. You can go since Neiva and Villavieja. In Tatacoa desert you must walk in Los Hoyos zone. Los Hoyos is a zone that you can distinguish because is gray color. You have to walk in Cuzco zone. Cuzco is a beautiful zone that you can characterizes because is red color. After the walk you should swim in a nature pool. You should try local food in this place because can be diferent from what you normally eat.

7. Estrecho Del Magdalena

San Agustin Colombia
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4.5 based on 224 reviews

Estrecho Del Magdalena

Reviewed By e_shunkov - Quito, Ecuador

Extremely recommended. Very nice place to visit, with beautiful views and river access. Take your time and enjoy the sounds of nature

8. Parque Arqueologico Alto de los Idolos

Isnos Colombia http://www.colombia.travel/es/turista-internacional/actividad/historia-y-tradicion/turismo-arqueologico/parques-arqueologicos-alto-de-los-idolos-y-alto-de-las-piedras
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4.5 based on 54 reviews

Parque Arqueologico Alto de los Idolos

9. Alto de Las Piedras Archaeological Park

Huila, Isnos Colombia
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Alto de Las Piedras Archaeological Park

Reviewed By jwilkens - Stillwater, United States

Small park with several groups of statues spread out in easy walking area. Worthwhile addition to main park in San Agustin

10. La Pelota - Estatuas A Color

San Agustin Colombia https://lapelotasanagustin.jimdofree.com/
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

La Pelota - Estatuas A Color

La Pelota y el Purutal, una visita que no puedes dejar para después. Es un lugar mágico en el que se erige un bosque nativo a 1.800 metros de altura que engalana la estatuaria a colores del Chaman y la Sacerdotisa que permanecen en el sitio original. Es un lugar en el que propios y foráneos pueden deleitarse con hermosos paisajes y una imponente vista del pueblo de San Agustín y las cordilleras Central y Occidental. Así que, si te gusta la arqueología y la naturaleza, este lugar tiene la mezcla perfecta. Conócelo

Reviewed By TomanR

After visiting most of the other main sites in San Agustin we were really eager and looking forward to see something "different" and colorful. We walked from San Agustin by the main road and took the longer way to get there, which was nice, because then we took shorter way on a way back so we managed to have different land view all the time. The place itself is very magical and i guess usually there is not many people.. we even had the whole place just for us almost for two hours. It's nice to spend some time on site with snack or picknick. There is also a very nice authentic colombian coffee place right next to the entrance to the archeological park so you can get coffee straight from the farmers.

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