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San Agustín is a [wiki=3d51617f232f1b2232edda05111e74b0]UNESCO World Heritage Site[/wiki].
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From [wiki=8f354219c239d3445fd40b9561033eda]Bogotá[/wiki] : You can take a bus (10 hours - 520 km), the way through [wiki=1ac66e52da931dc66e20cc3ca60c3320]Neiva[/wiki] is safe and there are beautiful sights on the way, like the Tatacoa Desert or the Magdalena River, the most important of Colombia. The bus goes to Pitalito, and most have AC, toilet, TV, but make sure you take a direct one. From Pitalito you can take a taxi (50.000 COP) or a minivan or pickup (~5.000-15.000 COP per person depending on the comfort level). The night bus from Bogota (the direct one leaves around 9PM as ofApril 2014) takes a few hours less due to less traffic, but make sure you take a direct one, not the "lechero" that stops in every town. As of April 2014 the area has been safe from guerrillas for many years. You can also fly from Bogotá To Neiva with Avianca, LAN or EasyFly, and then take a taxi to the Terminal de Transportes where a high variery of transport options are available to Pitalito. Seats in the minivans are assigned, so make sure you know which seat you are getting, and that you are taking a direct vehicle that will not make any stops. The problem with flying is that you lose the whole day.
* From [wiki=a3edcc64a1e9fbc8c6a45835ec9b79d0]Popayan[/wiki] : There are several direct buses, it's a long 5 hours bus trip on 135 km of unpaved road (30.000 COP). The road is paved halfway between the two towns.
* From [wiki=a970546e4f6dcd06da8afa4ea7b76ae8]Tierradentro[/wiki]: Take the jeep leaving San Andres at 6.30 a.m. or 8.00 a.m. to Plata (1,5h 10.000 COP). From there you can take a minivan to Pitalito at 9.00 a.m. or 12.00 a.m. (3h, 18.000 COP). From the bus terminal in Pitalito are regularly leaving shared taxis to San Agustin (45min, 5.000 COP).
* If you go to [wiki=a970546e4f6dcd06da8afa4ea7b76ae8]Tierradentro[/wiki] take a bus to Pitalito. From there you have to take a bus to La Plata either at 6 a.m. or 10 a.m. From there you can make connections to Tierradentro.
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There different archaeological sites are scattered over a large area. If you have the time walking is the best option, the scenery on the way is amazing and some of the local transportation can help you on your way. It is also possible to rent horses. Several agents run jeep tours to some of the more remote sites.
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Parque Arqueologico (open 8AM-4PM everyday, entrance adults COP 20,000, students COP 10,000, children COP 5,000) is San Agustin's main attraction. It features several ancient burial sites, a lot of statues and a small museum. It's 3 km west of San Agustin and can be reached by frequent minibusses.
* Alto de los Idoles (open 8AM-4PM everyday, entrance adults COP 20,000, students COP 10,000, children COP 5,000) if far less visited, a bit smaller, but equally impressive as the archaeological park. The views from the park amazing. There is no transportation to and from San Agustin, only to San Jose de Isnos.
* Within easy walking distance are the four small sites El Tablon, with several statues; La Chaquira, carved rocks dramatically set overlooking the valley of the Rio Magdalena; La Pelota, with some coloured statues in excellent state and El Purutal. These can easily be visited in one day walking.
* Far north of San Agustin is Obando a small sites with some underground tombs and a tiny museum with some of the excavated pottery. There are carros going to and from San Agustin to Obando.
* Other archaeological sites are Alto de Las Piedras, Alto de las Guacas, Alto del Mortiño o del Tigre, Granada, El Jabón, Lavaderos o Naranjos and La Parada.
Besides the archaeological sites there is some beautiful nature to visit.
* El Estrecho is the place where the Rio Magdalena is at its narrowest.
* Salto de Bordones and Salto del Mortiño are two waterfalls.
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Take a carro to Obando and walk the beautiful way back to San Agustín and visit El Estrecho on the way. It's about five hours walking.
* Walk to Alto de los Idolos and back. Leave early because it is a long walk. You can visit Granada on the way and if you have some energy left take the detour to Alto de las Guacas and Alto del Moriño o del Tigre.
*Many of the hostels can arrange riding trips to the archaeological sites and the surrounding countryside.
*To visit the more remote sights in one day, you can take a jeep tour. Usual circuits allow you to see statues at Alto de los Idolos, waterfalls at Salto Bordones and Alto del Mortiño, Tombs and museum in Obando and the estrecho del Magdalena.
*Walk. To Chaquira for the amazing views and some more archeology. Nearby is also a hill called La Pelota where the views are amazing and you will be alone. El estrecho del Magdalena can be done with public transportation in the same day as the walks above.
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There are ATMs in San Agustín, buy they are not very reliable and are out of cash at the end of long week ends. To get money you may have to go to Pitalito. Bring your passport or you might end up in the DAS office in Pitalito.
The only ATM in town does give cash advance on VISA credit cards.
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BBQ places owned by brothers and located next to one another that serve big plates of the tipical asado huilense.
*Typical Colombian plates, good service, was not hard to get a vegetarian meal. Also had various types of whole fish. Nice view to the street for people watching.
*On the road to the main entrance of the park. Open 8am to 3pm Thurs - Mon. Closed Tues & Wed. German owned. Thus, real bread. Excellent homemade pastas some days. Runs out of food by closing time. Go early. Set lunch 8,000 COP.
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This region is rich in coffee, drink very common in the rural community, as well as drinks and chicha guarapo alcoholic beverages that are used by the aboriginals ansestros and even today are consumed by local residents.
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Very beautiful farm hotel 3 km of San Agustin near to fascinating archeological sites. Owned by a Swiss (Dominique) and run by a friendly Colombian family. Beautiful view over the Magdalena canyon. Ample and very comfortable rooms with modern bathrooms. Swimming pond. Camping. Tours. Restaurant. Bar. Shop.
* Run by an extremely friendly Swiss (Rene) and his wife (Paloma), Finca el Maco is a little piece of paradise located about 1 km out of the town. Dorm beds and private rooms are available and there is also a restaurant and bar which serves incredible meals.
* Beautiful views, exquisite breakfasts and dinners prepared by request. Both dorm and private rooms available. Excellent backpacker hangout with all of the amenities.
* Rustic coffee farm, with the best viewpoint of the village and its surroundings, comfortable rooms with private bathroom, hot water, television, restaurant, surrounded by beautiful gardens and nature. Coffee free.
* None of the hotels in town even approach mid-range quality, but this is a friendly, basic, clean place that is also very inexpensive.
*Gamcelat is a family run hostal/organic farm. It is a natural place where you can relax in hammocks, be part of the daily work of the field, use one of the prepared tours and explore the incredible archeological sites that the surrounding area has to offer.
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Most guidebooks may tell you this area is guerrilla territory, but this is no longer the case. If you are going to Popayan, Tierradentro or Mocoa, it is still best to avoid travellin by night.
Some of the agents organizing jeep tours are more interested in your personal belongings. Set up tours at your hostel.
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[wiki=8f354219c239d3445fd40b9561033eda]Bogotá[/wiki] Coomotor has three daily buses (12h), one in the morning and two in the evening, to the capital of Colombia.
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