The San Agustin Archaeological ParkWelcome to the largest collection of the San Agustin complex. This outdoor museum is huge, covering more than 190 acres. There are four mesitas (artificial terraces), eight burial mounds, a ceremonial water feature carved into...
Entre los ecuatorianos, el cementerio de Tulcán en el norte de Ecuador es famoso por sus estatuas de hoja perenne, enormes topiarios tallados en cipreses vivos. La historia detrás de estos monumentos naturales comienza hace casi 90 años. El cementerio de Tulcán está a...
Among Ecuadorians, the Tulcan Cemetery in Northern Ecuador is famous for its evergreen statuary, huge topiaries carved from living cypress trees. The history behind these natural monuments begins almost 90 years ago. Tulcan Cemetery Lives Up To The Hype The first...
The region around San Agustin and Isnos in southern Colombia is riddled with archeology sites. Over the years, collectors of ancient artifacts, including some thieves, have plundered these sites, moving statues and other important artifacts to both public and private...
During our trip through Southern Colombia, we visited a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its large concentration of archeology sites including Parque Alto de los Idolos. We enjoyed our time here so much, we extended our trip in order to see more. This is the third...
The smallest of the three sites, Alto de las Piedras gives just a taste of what the San Agustin Archeological Park offers visitors to Colombia.
