San Agustín, Archaeological municipality in Huila, Colombia.
The municipality contains over 500 stone statues spread across multiple sites, including anthropomorphic figures and animal representations carved from volcanic rock.
Founded in 1790 by Lucas de Herazo y Mendigaña, San Agustín emerged after previous settlement attempts were halted by conflicts with indigenous groups.
The Archaeological Park preserves Latin America's largest collection of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures, representing ancient funeral practices and beliefs.
Located 227 kilometers from Neiva, the municipality sits at 1,730 meters elevation and receives approximately 250 days of rainfall annually.
The stone statues, reaching heights up to 7 meters, originally displayed bright colors including yellow, red, black, and white pigments on their surfaces.
Location: Huila Department
Inception: 1790
Elevation above the sea: 1,730 m
Website: http://sanagustin-huila.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 1.87917,-76.26833
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:50
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