San Agustín, Huila
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| State Party |  Colombia |
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| Type | Cultural | |
| Criteria | iii | |
| Identification | #744 | |
| Region2 | Latin America and the Caribbean | |
| Inscription History | ||
| Formal Inscription: | 1995 19th WH Committee Session |
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| WH link: | http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/744 | |
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San Agustin is a village in the southern Colombian department of Huila, located 227km from Neiva. Population is around 30,000. The village was originally founded in 1752 by Alejo Astudillo, but Indian attacks destroyed it. The present village was founded in 1790 by Lucas de Herazo y Mendigaña.
 Pre-Colombian laboratory. |
 An Eagle or Condor holding a shake. |
The area is very well known for its pre-Columbian archaeological sites, which generates significant revenue to the economy due to the high volume of tourists, both Colombian and foreigners. These sites form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The climate is very pleasant all year round with a mean temperature of 18 degree Celsius.
[edit] External links
Los Katíos | Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary | National Archeological Park of Tierradentro | Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena | San Agustín Archeological Park | Santa Cruz de Mompox
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