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A large stone sculpture with a face, surrounded by a bamboo fence. 1
A stone sculpture with a carved face, a hat, and a bow tie. 2
A lush green valley with terraced fields and a winding path. 3
A group of people standing in front of the Parque Arqueológico San Agustín entrance. 4
Two people walking towards a stone sculpture under a wooden shelter in a forested area. 5
By Destinos Tours, viajes y ecoturismo
Free cancellation available
Price is S$328 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Experience the culture through traditions shared by local communities.
    • Enjoy a personalised tour, with no crowds or rushed routes.
    • See megalithic monuments that are unique in Latin America
    • Travel with highly trained local guides and drivers.
    • We take you to archaeological and natural sites that few travellers know about.

Activity location

    • Popayán
    • Popayán, Cauca, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Popayán
    • Popayán, Cauca, Colombia

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Breakfast x1
  • Inclusions
    Lunch x1
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fees.
  • Inclusions
    Ground transport in a private vehicle.
  • Inclusions
    Local tour guide with expertise in archaeology, history and nature.
  • Exclusions
    Tips.
  • Exclusions
    Dinner.
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses.
  • Exclusions
    Additional activities.

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Prams, Explosive substances, Firework, Littering, Smoking, Smoking in the vehicle, Smoking indoors
    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People with back problems, People with recent surgeries, People with respiratory issues

What you can expect

  • During this sightseeing tour, travellers can enjoy amazing landscapes that change as they leave Popayán: the road winds through mountains, cultivated fields, and small houses that show the daily life of the region. The fresh morning air and the light of sunrise make the van ride feel calm and pleasant, perfect for starting this excursion.

    Before continuing, there is a special moment to stop and enjoy a traditional breakfast. It's a simple but cosy space where you can smell the typical aromas of the region and enjoy a break before continuing the journey.

    Upon arrival at the Archaeological Park of San Agustín, the experience changes completely. The paths are surrounded by nature, and the atmosphere has a unique silence, as if the place held thousands of stories. Visitors encounter huge sculptures made of volcanic stone, each with eye-catching details: serious faces, figures that blend humans and animals, and shapes that still raise questions about how they were created. Walking among these pieces makes you imagine how the pre-Columbian cultures that inhabited this territory lived.

    During the visit, you can also see ancient tombs, mounds, and ceremonial spaces that show how important this site was in the past. The entire tour feels like a journey to another era, always accompanied by the tranquility of the surroundings.

    At the end, a typical lunch allows you to rest, chat a bit, and enjoy local flavours before getting back on the road. The drop-off offers one last opportunity to take in the landscapes of the south of the country again, leaving you with the feeling of having experienced a full day full of history, nature, and moments to remember.

Location

Activity location

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    • Popayán
    • Popayán, Cauca, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Popayán
    • Popayán, Cauca, Colombia