Discover The South of Colombia Desert of La Tatacoa and San Agustín

Discover The South of Colombia Desert of La Tatacoa and San Agustín

Because of its history, cultural expressions, archeology and a privileged place where you can observe the majesty of the sky at night make Huila a tourist destination of reference worldwide.
Interest site
Neiva: it is the central and commercial axis of Surcolombiano.
Tatacoa Desert: The Tatacoa Desert is the second largest arid zone in the country; its excellent geographical position allows you to contemplate the majesty of the celestial vault at night.
Termas de Rivera: it has thermal and cold water pools that allow you to enjoy peaceful moments of relaxation and relaxation.
San Agustín: it contains more than 500 statues elaborated in stone by the enigmatic Agustinian culture and that constitute the largest megalithic group in South America and the largest necropolis in the world. In 1995, UNESCO declared a World Heritage Site.

Itinerary

Day 1: Neiva-Desert of the Tatacoa-Astronomical Talk

Stop At: Desierto de la Tatacoa, Villavieja, Villavieja Colombia
We will receive you in Neiva and we will begin our trip to El Tatacoa Desert, we will pass through Fortalecillas where we will enjoy a tasting of the typical achiras. Upon arriving in Villavieja we will enter the Paleontological Museum where 950 original pieces of fossil remains of gigantic turtles, a lazy bear, crabs and fish dating from 15 million years ago are exhibited.
In the afternoon we will enjoy an incredible sunset in the area of Cusco (reddish color).
In the night we will live an Astronomical experience, where we will learn about the different constellations and the process of stellar evolution, birth and death of the stars. Additionally we will use astronomical telescopes and binoculars to see the main celestial objects.
At the end of the day we will return to Neiva.
Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel to be defined according to availability

Day 2: Neiva-City Tour-Hot Springs of Rivera

Stop At: Neiva, Neiva, Huila Department
Today we will make the tour of the city of Neiva also known as “Villamil City” this tour will take us to immerse ourselves in the songs made monuments of our composer Jorge Villamil Cordovez; During the tour we will also know the monument to the Cacica Gaitana and the Mohan, already in the street “Inés García de Duran” we will find the sculptures of the 8 steps of the choreography of the dance of the Sanjuanero Huilense.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Las Termales Rivera, Rivera Km 20 Via Neiva- Rivera, Rivera 410010 Colombia
We will end our day in the municipality of Rivera, there you will enjoy a delicious thermal water bath. Return to the hotel in Neiva.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: To be defined according to availability

Day 3: Neiva-San Agustín-Archaeological Park

Stop At: San Agustin Archaeological Park, San Agustin Colombia
Very early we will start our route to San Agustín, in an approximate 5-hour tour we will travel from north to south, making some stops in places such as The lookout point of the Betania Dam, Gigante or Garzón.
Upon arrival in San Agustín, we will enter the Archaeological Park, we will know the enigmatic Agustinian culture, The Forest of Statues, Fountain and Alto del Lavapatas and the museum.
We will return to San Agustín where we will spend tonight.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: To be defined according to availability

Day 4: San Agustin-Tourist Ring

Stop At: Estrecho Del Magdalena, San Agustin Colombia
Today we will make a circuit called the Tourist Ring. The tour will last 8 hours and we will enjoy the beauty of the Colombian Massif, we will reach another Archaeological Park Alto de los Idolos, Alto de las Piedras, we will visit the Obando Museum, the viewpoint of the Magdalena Canyon, the Mortiño jump, Bordones jump and Strait of the Magdalena River. A complete trip to get to know the last place in this region of Colombia.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: To be defined according to availability

Day 5: San Agustin – Departure transfer

Stop At: San Agustin, San Agustin, Huila Department
Breakfast, free morning for personal activities.
Optional we offer the activity "Archaeological Cavalcade" to the Board and the Chaquira. (Duration 2 hours 30 minutes).
At the indicated time, departure to the Contador de Pitalito airport to the city of Bogotá. End of our services.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.