Insight Guides Pocket Colombia (Travel Guide eBook) by Insight Guides

Author:Insight Guides
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Travel, Colombia
Publisher: Apa Publications
Published: 2019-01-15T16:00:00+00:00

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Tierradentro

Tierradentro q [map] is one of the most interesting pre-Columbian archeological sites in Colombia due to its ancient man-made hypogea (burial caves) that were created between the 6th and 10th centuries. They were built as tombs, not for ordinary members of Tierradentro society, but for the elite. The burial areas, which range in size from small and shallow to about 8 meters (26ft) deep, feature spiral staircases and walls decorated by the builders with black, white, and red geometric patterns. The various ancient sites, as well as the stunning views of the surrounding Cordillera Central, are why Tierradentro is a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Tierradentro is located in Inza, Cauca Department, which is a 100km (62-mile) -trip northeast of Popayán. It’s something of a rough road but the spectacular mountain scenery makes it all worthwhile. You can leave for the sites from Inza village on horseback, although a guide is required. Hiring a guide and horse for the day will cost roughly US$15–20. You can also walk but be sure to take plenty of water, sunscreen, and a hat. There are five principal burial sites of note: Segovia, El Tablon, El Duende, Alto de San Andrés, and El Aguacate.

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