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Guican Things to See and Do
Even though Güicán has considerably less tourist infrastructure than El Cocuy village, it does have several attractions near-by: Peñol de los Muertos, where U’wa jumped to their deaths upon the arrival of the Spaniards; an incredible monument honoring that indigenous nation; petroglyphs, or rock paintings; and several hot spring pools. An alternative path to Cueva de Cuchumba, near Hacienda La Esperanza within the national park, can be hiked from Güicán. It begins at the end of Carrera
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Even though Güicán has considerably less tourist infrastructure than El Cocuy village, it does have several attractions near-by: Peñol de los Muertos, where U’wa jumped to their deaths upon the arrival of the Spaniards; an incredible monument honoring that indigenous nation; petroglyphs, or rock paintings; and several hot spring pools. An alternative path to Cueva de Cuchumba, near Hacienda La Esperanza within the national park, can be hiked from Güicán. It begins at the end of Carrera 4, at Calle 1. Ask directions frequently for La Capilla, as the camino is unsigned.
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Upon re-declaring her independence at age 29, Lorraine Caputo packed her trusty Rocinante (so her knapsack's called) and began traipsing throughout...
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The Camino Deshecho and Petrographs
An alternative route down to the hot springs is what the locals call the Camino Deshecho, or the Unmade Road. And that is precisely what this trail is: An old stone road, dating from who knows when, beaten by centuries of foot and hoof trod. It is a pleasant walk downhill through the forest, past...
An alternative route down to the hot springs is what the locals call the Camino Deshecho, or the Unmade Road. And that is precisely what this trail is: An old stone road, dating from who knows when, beaten by centuries of foot and hoof trod. It is a pleasant walk downhill through the forest, past...
Hiking
Guican , Colombia
Guican , Colombia
Peñol de los Muertos
And it occurred that men with faces of greed Overthrew and erased our villages Imposing their way of life by force. Liberty is a gift that is born with life, It justifies its existence. Without it, Mother Earth reclaims us. And to her breast we return conscious We have fought for life, the race,...
And it occurred that men with faces of greed Overthrew and erased our villages Imposing their way of life by force. Liberty is a gift that is born with life, It justifies its existence. Without it, Mother Earth reclaims us. And to her breast we return conscious We have fought for life, the race,...
Hiking
Guican , Colombia
Guican , Colombia
Aguas Termales
After all the trekking in Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy, your muscles may need a bit of relaxation. Near Güicán are Aguas Termales which will just the trick for you—and help warm you help after the frigid temperatures of the park. In an old hacienda are two pools. The smaller, shallower one...
After all the trekking in Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy, your muscles may need a bit of relaxation. Near Güicán are Aguas Termales which will just the trick for you—and help warm you help after the frigid temperatures of the park. In an old hacienda are two pools. The smaller, shallower one...
Spa/Hot Springs
Guican , Colombia
Guican , Colombia
Monumento a la Dignidad de la Raza U’wa
On the road out of Güicán is a monument facing north towards the indigenous nation it honors. This is Monumento a la Dignidad de la Raza U’wa (Monument to the Dignity of the U’wa Race), created in 2007 by Delfín Ibáñez Carrero. It captures one of the most important events in U’wa...
On the road out of Güicán is a monument facing north towards the indigenous nation it honors. This is Monumento a la Dignidad de la Raza U’wa (Monument to the Dignity of the U’wa Race), created in 2007 by Delfín Ibáñez Carrero. It captures one of the most important events in U’wa...
Monument
Guican , Colombia
Guican , Colombia
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