Neiva Things to See and Do

From the arid Tatacoa desert in the north to the bars, restaurants and clubs along the Magdalena river and the ecological park on the opposite bank, Neiva offers enough to warrant a closer look. Even if these attractions do not take capture fancy, try the city in June for some riotous partying recognized as being some of Colombia’s best.

By Richard McColl

With over five years travelling and working in Latin America, Richard feels most at home here in the big Continent. From the former Scottish...

Created: 27 Feb 2008

Updated: 27 Feb 2008

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Piscina Orfanda

Not quite an oasis, but certainly a perfect location for a pool. The Piscina Orfanda is a private pool about 10 kilometers into the desert, which provides visitors with the perfect hour of fresh water relaxation amid idyllic gray sand and green cactus. The water comes from a natural spring just up...

Types: Other Activity
Location: Villavieja, Near Neiva, Neiva, Colombia

Desierto de la Tatacoa

Right up in the northern part of the department of Huila is a little known and little visited attraction, the Tatacoa Desert. It should really be on every traveler's list of things to do in Colombia and rates highly with all those who do manage to get out to the 330 squared km of red and gray...

Types: National Park
Location: Near Neiva, Neiva, Colombia

Piedra Pintada Aipe

Over six meters long and three meters high, the Piedra Pintada in the municipality of Aipe is a wonder that has survived the ages. You can try to make meaning of the carvings and marks made by both the Paeces and Pijaos tribes, but experts believe this was likely a meeting point for commerce and...

Types: Ruin
Location: Neiva, Colombia

Termales de Rivera/Rivera Hot Springs

Located about a half hour south of Neiva, the Rivera Hot springs make for a good day trip or overnight, especially for families with kids. The natural hot springs have been made into a sort of water park, with well-done warm and cool pools, slides, a spa and even other activities such as horseback...

Types: Spa/Hot Springs
Location: Neiva, Colombia

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