When the rain comes, pass the time in the two fine museums Tierradentro Archaeological Park offers. On the river side of the road is the Museo Etnográfico, describing the history and culture of the Nasa (Páez) peoples of the region. On the other side of the camino is the Museo Arqueológico, displaying artifacts from the tombs. One section explains the cultural connection with the area’s other great archaeological site, San Agustín. The guard will accompany you on your exploration and answer your questions (Spanish only; exhibition signs in Spanish only).

Location:
Tierradentro, Colombia

Museum

Getting There
The museums are located at the entrance of the Parque Arqueológico hamlet, on either side of the road, three kilometers before San Andrés de Pisimbalá.

Price Description: $3.70 for adults, children under 15 free. The ticket is good for the archaeological sites, also, and is valid for three days.

Relative price: Budget

Open Hours from:8 a.m.

Open Hours to:4 p.m.

Travel Skills: beginner/easy.

The Tierradentro archaeological sites, renowned for their painted tombs. The church in San Andrés de Pisimbalá, and the markets of neighboring indigenous villages, especially Inzá.

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