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Tierradentro, San Agustin and Popayan

July 2, 2018 – July 8, 2018

Tierradentro, meaning “inner land”, is known for its underground tombs built by a civilization that was at its height from about 600 – 900 AD.  Little is known about the people who built the tombs and many of the sites were subject to looting before the area became protected.  This part of Colombia was rarely visited by tourists for many years due to guerrilla activity and poor roads, however it is now considered quite safe to visit.

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