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Purace National Park // San Agustin // Tierradentro // Silvia Indigenous Market // La Venta Coffee Tour

Spanish Classes // Guiding Services // English Language Accompaniment // Private Transport // Logistics & Hotel Booking

San Agustin + Tierradentro (Southern Loop) // Tatacoa // Coffee Region // Pasto & Las Lajas // Private Transport

Design your own trip // Private Transport // Bolt on a bike

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“Join us on a 4-hour trek through the heart of Tolima to uncover the old Silver mines of Falan. A journey that follows in the footsteps of Humbolt, Mutis, and Robert Stephenson — explorers who once marveled at these ancient lands. Ready to discover the secrets of this forgotten paradise? 🏞️✨ #CiudadPerdida #FalanTolima #LostCity #AdventureAwaits #Humbolt #Mutis #robertStephenson

“Join us on a 4-hour trek through the heart of Tolima to uncover the old Silver mines of Falan. A journey that follows in the footsteps of Humbolt, Mutis, and Robert Stephenson — explorers who once marveled at these ancient lands. Ready to discover the secrets of this forgotten paradise? 🏞️✨ #CiudadPerdida #FalanTolima #LostCity #AdventureAwaits #Humbolt #Mutis #robertStephenson

Visiting the colonial town of Honda and it’s fantastic museum dedicated to the history of the river Magdalena!

Visiting the colonial town of Honda and it’s fantastic museum dedicated to the history of the river Magdalena!

First stop on our ‘Tolima’ road trip is the old Tobacco town of Ambalema - on the banks of the river Magdalena!

First stop on our ‘Tolima’ road trip is the old Tobacco town of Ambalema - on the banks of the river Magdalena!

Visiting the Botanical gardens in the indigenous reservation of Guambia.

Visiting the Botanical gardens in the indigenous reservation of Guambia.

Andean Condor in the Purace National Park

Andean Condor in the Purace National Park

Today we are visiting some of the spectacular statues and burial tombs that make up the #unescoworldheritage site of San Agustin!

Today we are visiting some of the spectacular statues and burial tombs that make up the #unescoworldheritage site of San Agustin!

A big “Thanks” go out to ‘Luis Alejandro’ at ‘La Cabaña’ coffee farm for giving us a great tour of his project!
#visitcolombia🇨🇴
#sanagustin

A big “Thanks” go out to ‘Luis Alejandro’ at ‘La Cabaña’ coffee farm for giving us a great tour of his project!
#visitcolombia🇨🇴
#sanagustin

What a welcome to the Purace National Park! The Andean Condor “Guambia” braved the rainy conditions to pay is a visit at the condor rock.

#pnnpuracé
#visitcolombia
#colombia🇨🇴

What a welcome to the Purace National Park! The Andean Condor “Guambia” braved the rainy conditions to pay is a visit at the condor rock.

#pnnpuracé
#visitcolombia
#colombia🇨🇴

Thanks to Fabian for a great day visiting the tombs in Tierradentro!
#tierradentro

Thanks to Fabian for a great day visiting the tombs in Tierradentro!
#tierradentro

Tierradentro! We’ve spent the last three days exploring the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site of #tierradentro

Join us on an adventure to see these breathtaking burial chambers - hidden under the mountains of Cauca and at the base of the largest volcano in Colombia!

Tierradentro! We’ve spent the last three days exploring the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site of #tierradentro

Join us on an adventure to see these breathtaking burial chambers - hidden under the mountains of Cauca and at the base of the largest volcano in Colombia!

Biking down from Paletara with the Purace Volcano and it’s ash cloud clearly visible in the background!

Biking down from Paletara with the Purace Volcano and it’s ash cloud clearly visible in the background!

Another spectacular day in the Purace National Park! #visitcolombia

Another spectacular day in the Purace National Park! #visitcolombia

Heading up into the paramo above Silvia to witness some of the most spectacular landscapes #cauca has to offer!

#visitcauca

Heading up into the paramo above Silvia to witness some of the most spectacular landscapes #cauca has to offer!

#visitcauca

A few snaps from the latest hike, bike and condor spotting in the Purace National Park.

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A few snaps from the latest hike, bike and condor spotting in the Purace National Park.

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Up in the mountains of the Purace National park - waiting for the Andean Condoer to make an appearance!

Up in the mountains of the Purace National park - waiting for the Andean Condoer to make an appearance!

If a ride on a chiva isn’t adventurous enough - perhaps a truck carrying ‘Fique’, the natural fibre used to package and export #colombiancoffee

If a ride on a chiva isn’t adventurous enough - perhaps a truck carrying ‘Fique’, the natural fibre used to package and export #colombiancoffee

Take a trip to Silvia’s Indigenous market and you too could have the opportunity to ride on a chiva! 🚌

#silvia #visitcolombia

Take a trip to Silvia’s Indigenous market and you too could have the opportunity to ride on a chiva! 🚌

#silvia #visitcolombia

Trying some of the local produce in the #silviamarket

Trying some of the local produce in the #silviamarket

Enjoying a spectacular sunset over the #tatacoa

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#desiertodelatatacoa

Enjoying a spectacular sunset over the #tatacoa

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#desiertodelatatacoa

Another day, another town. Timana, Huila is the home of ‘La Gaitana’ as well as one of the most spectacular churches in the region. If that wasn’t enough, the main square sits in the shadow of an enormous Kapok tree- a symbol of Colombia’s independence.

#visitcolombia
#colombiaadventure
#colombianotcolumbia

Another day, another town. Timana, Huila is the home of ‘La Gaitana’ as well as one of the most spectacular churches in the region. If that wasn’t enough, the main square sits in the shadow of an enormous Kapok tree- a symbol of Colombia’s independence.

#visitcolombia
#colombiaadventure
#colombianotcolumbia

A quick stop in El Pital, Huila - enroute to #tierradentro

A quick stop in El Pital, Huila - enroute to #tierradentro

San Agustin has a lot more to offer than just the spectacular #unescoworldheritage archaeological park. Colonial streets, quirky hotels and charming coffee shops await you!

#sanagustin
#sanagustinhuila
#visitcolombia

San Agustin has a lot more to offer than just the spectacular #unescoworldheritage archaeological park. Colonial streets, quirky hotels and charming coffee shops await you!

#sanagustin
#sanagustinhuila
#visitcolombia

A spot of horse riding never goes amiss when in San Agustin! Thanks to ‘Pacho’ and the guys at @fincaelmaco

A spot of horse riding never goes amiss when in San Agustin! Thanks to ‘Pacho’ and the guys at @fincaelmaco

Thanks to Ruben Dario and Andres for showing us around their incredible Natural History Museum in La Victoria. Highlights include the tooth of a #megladon and the hairs of a #woolymammoth. Not to mention the fossils of a 10m long #titanboa and a 7m #giantsloth

Thanks to Ruben Dario and Andres for showing us around their incredible Natural History Museum in La Victoria. Highlights include the tooth of a #megladon and the hairs of a #woolymammoth. Not to mention the fossils of a 10m long #titanboa and a 7m #giantsloth

Tatacoa!

Tatacoa!

Checking out the statues at the #sanagustin

Checking out the statues at the #sanagustin

Heading down into the secondary burial chambers in #tierradentro

#unescoworldheritage
#visitcolombia

Heading down into the secondary burial chambers in #tierradentro

#unescoworldheritage
#visitcolombia

Having a bit of a laugh with Maria Elena, Fernanda, Clemencia and Luis Enrique in the hills above #silviacauca

Having a bit of a laugh with Maria Elena, Fernanda, Clemencia and Luis Enrique in the hills above #silviacauca

There’s not many places in the world you can see a wild #andeancondor this close up!

#pnnpuracé
#visitcolombia

There’s not many places in the world you can see a wild #andeancondor this close up!

#pnnpuracé
#visitcolombia

Crossing the river Magdalena - bound for the #tatacoa

Crossing the river Magdalena - bound for the #tatacoa

Warm weather and blue sky greeted us in #salento and the #cocoravalley

Warm weather and blue sky greeted us in #salento and the #cocoravalley

A busy day up at the PNN Purace! Thanks to the #guardiaindigena for making it an enjoyable experience!

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A busy day up at the PNN Purace! Thanks to the #guardiaindigena for making it an enjoyable experience!

#purace
#puracenationalpark
#cric

Taking a short ride on the river Magdalena on our way to Tolima…

#tatacoa
#riomagdalena

Taking a short ride on the river Magdalena on our way to Tolima…

#tatacoa
#riomagdalena

We’ve been waiting a looong time for a video like this! Finally, after almost 15 years of waiting, we had the chance to see this spectacular Mountain Tapir (Tapirus pinchaque) up close! This video was filmed at 7:15am on 23 March 2024 on the road between San Agustin and Popayan. What an incredible creature!

#mountaintapir
#dantadeparamo
#dantademontaña
#puracenationalpark
#visitcolombia🇨🇴

We’ve been waiting a looong time for a video like this! Finally, after almost 15 years of waiting, we had the chance to see this spectacular Mountain Tapir (Tapirus pinchaque) up close! This video was filmed at 7:15am on 23 March 2024 on the road between San Agustin and Popayan. What an incredible creature!

#mountaintapir
#dantadeparamo
#dantademontaña
#puracenationalpark
#visitcolombia🇨🇴

Visiting the UNESCO world heritage site of Tierradentro!

#unescoworldheritage
#tierradentro

Visiting the UNESCO world heritage site of Tierradentro!

#unescoworldheritage
#tierradentro

Hot off the press! Washington Post lists Popayan as one of the best places to visit in 2024 if you happen to be looking for a less crowded destination!

Read more here:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/interactive/2024/underrated-travel-ideas-best-vacations-without-crowds/

#popayan
#visitpopayan
#popayantravel
#tourspopayan

Hot off the press! Washington Post lists Popayan as one of the best places to visit in 2024 if you happen to be looking for a less crowded destination!

Read more here:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/interactive/2024/underrated-travel-ideas-best-vacations-without-crowds/

#popayan
#visitpopayan
#popayantravel
#tourspopayan

It’s been a busy January here in the South of Colombia - so busy that we forgot to post anything 🤦🏻‍♂️.

Since this is the first post of 2024, let’s begin with a quick question!

Where in the world can you see a 4,650m active volcano and a pair of Andean condors from the same spot?! The answer is THE PURACE NATIONAL PARK!

#visitcolombia🇨🇴
#colombiatravel
#parquenacionalpuracé

It’s been a busy January here in the South of Colombia - so busy that we forgot to post anything 🤦🏻‍♂️.

Since this is the first post of 2024, let’s begin with a quick question!

Where in the world can you see a 4,650m active volcano and a pair of Andean condors from the same spot?! The answer is THE PURACE NATIONAL PARK!

#visitcolombia🇨🇴
#colombiatravel
#parquenacionalpuracé

We've had a couple of nice biking trips up through the foothills of the Purace Volcano this week - unfortunately we still can't summit due to the seismic activity but nevertheless the scenery is still breathtaking.

We've had a couple of nice biking trips up through the foothills of the Purace Volcano this week - unfortunately we still can't summit due to the seismic activity but nevertheless the scenery is still breathtaking.

Tierradentro!

#chivascolombianas
#visitcolombia

Tierradentro!

#chivascolombianas
#visitcolombia

Taking advantage of our perfect viewpoint for the #solareclipse as we approach the #tatacoa

Taking advantage of our perfect viewpoint for the #solareclipse as we approach the #tatacoa

A big 'Thank you' to Maria Elena for giving us a great trip into the indigenous reservation of Guambia where we were able to learn a little about the culture of the Mizak Indigenous group!

#silviacauca
#visitcolombia
#colombianculture

A big 'Thank you' to Maria Elena for giving us a great trip into the indigenous reservation of Guambia where we were able to learn a little about the culture of the Mizak Indigenous group!

#silviacauca
#visitcolombia
#colombianculture

The Dutch really do love biking! We were back out in the Purace National Park last week - visiting some of the main attractions followed by a 45km ride back to Popayan!

The Dutch really do love biking! We were back out in the Purace National Park last week - visiting some of the main attractions followed by a 45km ride back to Popayan!

Visiting the San Juan Thermals in the PNN Purace!

Visiting the San Juan Thermals in the PNN Purace!

Buga - the Cartagena of the South!

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Buga - the Cartagena of the South!

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Salento!
#visitcolombia
#coffeeregioncolombia

Salento!
#visitcolombia
#coffeeregioncolombia

A quick weaving lesson!
#visitcolombia🇨🇴 #silviacauca

A quick weaving lesson!
#visitcolombia🇨🇴 #silviacauca

A trip to the Purace National Park never fails to amaze!

#visitcolombia
#pnnpuracé

A trip to the Purace National Park never fails to amaze!

#visitcolombia
#pnnpuracé

Alto de Los Ídolos (Isnos) near San Agustin

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#travelcolombia
#sanagustincolombia

Alto de Los Ídolos (Isnos) near San Agustin

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#travelcolombia
#sanagustincolombia

It’s been a while since we’ve posted so we thought it was time to share a photo from one of our last trips to #sanagustin

This spectacular statue can be found in ‘El Purutal’ - just a stones throw from the village of San Agustín.

It’s been a while since we’ve posted so we thought it was time to share a photo from one of our last trips to #sanagustin

This spectacular statue can be found in ‘El Purutal’ - just a stones throw from the village of San Agustín.

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