Historic site · Colombia
San Agustín Archaeological Park
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Huila Department, Colombia
About San Agustín Archaeological Park
The San Agustín Archaeological Park is a large archaeological area located near the town of San Agustín in Huila Department in Colombia. The park contains the largest collection of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures in Latin America and is considered the world's largest necropolis. Belonging to the San Agustin culture, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. The dates of the statues are uncertain, but they are believed to have been carved between 5–400 AD. The origin of the carvers remains a mystery, as the site is largely unexcavated.
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Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Where is San Agustín Archaeological Park?
San Agustín Archaeological Park is in Colombia. The nearest city is La Plata, about 65 km away.
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