Tourist Attractions & Monuments Colombia

In 2017, following the peace agreements between the Colombian government and FARC that put an end to several years of guerrilla warfare, this place of remembrance and reflection on the civil war came into being in Bogotá. The motivations, concept and purpose of this unprecedented monument demand respect and humility. Firstly, it was conceived by a woman, Doris Salcedo. Intended as a "counter-monument", it breaks with the traditional codes of memorial sites by focusing not on a factual historical narrative, but on the ruptures and traumas generated by the armed conflict, here recognized and made visible. Among these is war rape, symbolically represented and highlighted by the participation of over twenty women who were victims of sexual violence during the civil war in the creation of the site. On a human scale, this space is conceptual and uncluttered, and composed of a horizontal metal structure that forms several rooms, following the traces of the ruins of the house on which the counter-monument is founded. The appearance is unfinished and the interior empty, a metaphor for the destruction and emptiness left by war. The floor is made of melted material from over 13,000 weapons that once belonged to FARC. The exterior is a lush garden. The whole is a living work of art, eloquent, sensitive and provocative. A place of recollection, memory, reflection and creation, various events are organized. The site will be open for 53 years, the duration of the conflict.

Bogotá's Barrio San Diego is home to the statue La Rebeca, the first sculptural representation of a naked woman in public space in Colombia. Erected in 1926 in neoclassical style, it is inspired by the biblical figure of Rebecca, wife of Isaac, a figure considered "feminist" by Catholic feminists. Depicted here topless, the nudity of her breasts shocked the good society of the time, and she made the headlines. Despite its transgressive aspect, it was preserved and is now part of Bogotá's cultural heritage.

Panguí is about 6 km from Nuqui. It can be reached in around twenty minutes by lancha (boat). It's a typical Pacific village, with a welcoming Afro-Colombian population and magnificent rivers - the ríos Sampichí, Panguí and Chicuí. It also boasts a number of waterfalls, a rocky coastline and splendid black sand beaches. The village is not very touristy, and you can expect a quiet atmosphere. But it's well worth the detour. What's more, an initiative was launched a few years ago by a woman with an endearing personality, Ruth Nibeth Marinez Caizamo, aka "Chachita". A former schoolteacher, she aims to help her village through responsible, community-based tourism projects. In particular, she offers a posada nativa (guest house) in the village, in the form of a wooden house on the beach. It's a long way from the comforts of a hotel, so you shouldn't expect luxury. But that's not why we go here. It's the omnipresent nature, between jungle and ocean, with dreamy sunsets. You can go up the ríos, watch whales and turtles, and of course discover the Afro-Colombian culture. The experience is truly unique. To top it all off, you can enjoy the warm company of Chachita, who will make you feel right at home. And her fresh, tasty Pacific cuisine is sure to win you over.

The Névralgique nerve center. Around the square, the official buildings and above all the cathedral of La Inmaculada Concepción, declared historic and Architectural Heritage of the City, are located.

Neoclassical work of the 1930 s, the pantheon houses the graves of the city's illustrious children such as the scientist Caldas, Francisco de Ulloa, General Tomas Cipriano de Mosquera, José Hilario López, among others. Next door is the municipal theatre.

A site of tourist and cultural information about Medellin and its region.

It takes 4 to 6 days walking through the jungle for about fifty kilometers round. A demanding excursion that requires a good physical condition but is not extreme either. In general, we do it in 5 days, we walk only 4 hours in the morning, the rest of the day is relaxing in the refreshing rivers or in the hammock. Life in the community encourages encounters with other travelers, we eat the right courtesy in a jovial and international atmosphere, and the cooks sometimes make miracles. Walking itself is just as spectacular as the archeological site. By surveying the muddy trails, we discover the vegetal world of the rainy tropical selve, with its countless epiphytic plants and centenary trees, waterfalls and basins where swimming is swimming, a rocky river that needs to be crossed several times on the head or in local cable car (an open box open) in wood…), and these endless stairs, 1,200 steps, to reach the site! We've been dreaming for three or four days walking in the wetland of 85% humidity. Mosquito bites and other insects, light bulbs and fries are quickly forgotten in the hammock. In the early morning, after an hour to climb a more than millennium staircase, through taguas and trees, we reached the gazed terraces where the huts of the inhabitants were once. The view of the steep mountains is enchanting. The energy of this sacred site is deeply felt, which inspires great humility and silence.

The return to "civilization" is a long descent from one day or two, again rivers to cross, snakes to avoid, and clothes always soaked… But walkers are happy and soothing, filled with this extraordinary adventure. In addition to the personal challenge, this trek is both a meeting with the pre-Columbian history and a look at the contemporary lifestyle of the peoples of the Sierra. They take their role as guardian of the Mother Earth very seriously, too often malled by the «little brothers» of the Western world…

The crossing of the national park lasts 3 days/2 nights.

1 st day. Arrival in the national park via the Cañón del Río Claro and the valleys of La Quinta. 3 hours of ascension to the Conejeras Conejeras of Nevado Santa Isabel (4,850 m), 2 hours descent. Transfer by car to Casa Potosí at 3,900 m altitude for dinner and overnight.

2 nd day. Walk to the Mirador de La Asomadera (4,000 m) with an exceptional view of a magnificent lagoon, then to Vereda el Bosque where the Finca Berlín is located to spend the night with the family living there.

3 rd day. Descent through the Cuchilla de Berlín and its rocky landscapes with a view of the Nevado del Tolima glaciers. Arrival in the valley of Cócora and its famous wax palm trees. Rest deserved and tasting of the famous rainbow trout to finish in beauty!

A volcano located south of the park in the department of Tolima. This is Colombia's 3 rd volcano, at 5,215 m.

One of the highest summits in the park, at 4,750 m altitude, in the southern part of the park. A demanding and enigmatic mountain with a wide variety of ecosystems.

The most popular excursion is the magnificent walk to the glacier of Nevado Santa Isabel, quite demanding because of altitude more than 5 hours walk back.

Nicknamed "La Pola", Policarpa Salavarrieta (1795-1817) was a heroine of Colombian independence. At just 15, she took part in the fight against the Spanish colonists, in charge of communications, supplies and recruitment. She soon took on an espionage role as well, playing a strategic role by gathering vital intelligence on enemy tactics. Accused of treason by the crown, she was captured. She was shot to death in Plaza Bolivar in 1817, aged just 22, after resisting torture without giving up any information. Her youth, her courage, her contribution to the struggle and her tragic death immediately made her a symbol of freedom and an emblematic figure of independence. As a result, on the first centenary of independence in 1910, a first cement statue was erected in Barrio Las Aguas, to pay tribute to and celebrate La Pola's legacy. She is depicted seated on a bench, her hands tied behind her back, with a look of insubordination that conveys her conviction and devotion to the independence cause. "Although a woman and young, I have the courage to face death and a thousand other deaths. Long live freedom", reads the inscription at the foot of the statue. La Pola is a great Colombian female figure, honored in Bogotá, but also found elsewhere in the country, as well as on stamps, coins and the local beer "La Pola".

Large esplanade lined with arcades with an impressive bronze bust from Botero and two statues of doves. One of the two, El Pajaro Herido (the Wounded Bird) was shredded by a bomb. She exploded during a festival in 1995, killing 23 people and injuring a hundred. A commemorative plaque lists the victims. The other statue, El Pajaro de la Paz, is a replica made by Botero in manifest form against criminals.

An impressive waterfall (170 m) in the ravine bearing the same name, not far from San José de Isnos, 16 km from San Agustín. Access in 4 x 4 or on horseback.

The site extends on an artificial plateau on the banks of the Magdalena River. Even if it is far from San Agustín, just 26 km (it is only accessible on horseback, or in Jeep), its landscapes really are worth the move. You will admire four remarkable statues.

Beautiful orchids, among others, in this beautiful park about 90 km from the city of Cali.

400 ha agricultural research centre that can be visited. Many mosquitoes. There are 80 different fruit trees, in 4 copies (at various stages of development), lakes full of birds and an rubber forest. The fertility and diversity of places are striking: there are 62 varieties of avocado, 60 varieties of mangoes…

The basilica itself has nothing extraordinary, if not the fact of being built in red bricks, not painted. It is the only church we mention in the southern part of the city. It is a dangerous area for tourists. If you still decide to go there, take a taxi, and negotiate if you wish, the time of your visit. Here we feel the difference with the north of the city. The company is divided into very marked classes. The poverty of this neighborhood is affected by street dirt and the dress of its people. On Sunday, the place surrounding the church is very animated by the market and the faithful who come there very many. If you're facing the entrance to the church, on your left, you'll find a series of shops selling religious objects (icons, communion, representations of the Virgin, etc.), huge candles of various colors (blue, green, red, orange, white, etc.), which burn for months and illuminate from the inside. beautiful gradients.

In the Embassy of Israel.

Objects, representations and books related to bullfighting, particularly Colombian.

This beautifully decorated cloister traces the history of traditional Colombian crafts, from the original indigenous art to the present, classified by region. To give you good ideas of souvenirs to report.

Planetarium. It would be the largest dome in Latin America. 482 seats. It will enter into the fascinating world of the celestial vault.