San Agustin Cultural Tours: Top 5 Ways to Experience Colombia’s Ancient Wonders
So, you’re thinking of heading to San Agustin, Colombia? Good call! San Agustin is this seriously amazing area packed full of ancient statues and cool history. It’s almost like stepping back in time. Finding the right cultural tour is that step one for soaking up all that this spot has to offer, very.
1. San Agustin Archaeological Park Tour: A Deep Look at the Past
Now, if you want to properly kick things off, start with the San Agustin Archaeological Park. That’s because it is basically the heart of it all! This park, that UNESCO made a World Heritage Site, too it’s almost full of hundreds of mysterious statues and tombs. Very, it shows just how old and grand this place is, you know? What I reckon is, you will learn about the pre-Columbian cultures that carved these rocks so the stories come alive, in a way.
You know, the tour guides are very knowledgeable, too it’s almost, so they can give some helpful insights on the symbols and history behind the rock art, more or less. Basically, I found wandering the park quite breathtaking, with all the monumental statues looming around; I really got a feel for that history and the artistry of old cultures! This tour might be great if history makes you tick, so!
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2. Isnos and Obando Tour: Getting out of Town a Bit
Right then, for something that takes you a little farther afield, there’s the Isnos and Obando tour. What that lets you do is check out archaeological spots beyond the main park. Obando and Isnos are basically villages close by, still packed with cool sites and stories to tell. They almost showcase even more pre-Columbian art and culture! Isnos especially is quite awesome for the Alto de los Idolos site that’s just pretty amazing in itself, seemingly.
When I got there, these smaller places had a special feeling; there’s way less people, very, very. It can give you a totally different viewpoint on the pre-Columbian world here. So you’re not only soaking up historical facts, too it’s almost, you are soaking up rural Colombia; pretty scenic and gives you some very, you know, real cultural views.
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3. Coffee Farm and Cultural Experience: A Taste of Colombia
You see, Colombia is famous for its coffee; so I almost found combining history and coffee in this spot pretty amazing! This type of tour will likely visit a nearby coffee farm. Basically, it takes a look at how coffee’s created in that region with how folks there live too it’s almost. This includes walking through fields and discovering all about growing, picking and roasting the beans, more or less.
During that time I almost learnt a lot from the locals who have been working the land for so many generations, very. Of course, the best thing could be tasting that fresh cup of coffee after walking the tour is really cool too it’s almost, so, it is really a great break. Also, I’d reckon there could be cultural events happening. It helps see Colombia’s traditions too; dancing or musical things for the locals who live there too, so too!
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4. Horseback Riding Tour to El Tablon and La Chaquira: An Active Way to See the Sites
If sitting on a bus makes you feel antsy and you like to travel a bit closer to that ground, there’s also what about a tour on horseback to see El Tablon and La Chaquira spots, anyway? Not only that but getting to these historical locations on horseback can give you an adventure with some seriously great views and sensations, too it’s almost.
As a matter of fact, these tours tend to pass via back-country roads with views over land near San Agustin, you know? When I got to La Chaquira, there could be carved sculptures set on some rock that showed awesome natural scenes that are amazing, literally. El Tablon has sculptures but they were kept in pretty good condition so they still show a lot on older days; pretty interesting I thought so you are basically stepping back into something to reflect in this part!
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5. San Agustin Community Tourism: Connecting with Locals
Are you seriously wanting an even more genuine experience, alright? If that is what you like then look into local San Agustin tourism run by local folks around this area; alright? Maybe, it lets you basically connect straight to the folks who reside there. This gives a new sense on seeing the culture of San Agustin.
What those involved locals mostly do will share stories on what San Agustin is about; sharing traditions as well as their lives with folks close-by. It would range coming on strolls, so or sharing cooking lessons. I just really saw San Agustin from inside a home; you also are going to support that society there. With these folks it gets them some needed bucks too.
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