The Upper Magdalena River Valley Things to See and Do

Traversing the entire Upper Magdalena River Valley is an unconventional route for travelers, but one that will not disappoint, as you can enjoy such striking contrasts such as the Tatacoa Desert and, a few hours later, be in the presence of the splendid rock sculptures in San Agustín. For walkers, hikers, climbers, and those who want to try whitewater rafting, there is everything from the Combeima Canyon to the Nevado del Tolima to the rapids on the Magdalena. Aside from all the outdoor pursuits, take time to enjoy some more culturally refined practices in Ibague or try and catch a performance in the Teatro Tolima. Then satisfy those hunger pangs by feasting on a tamale tolimense.

Created: 26 Sep 2007

Updated: 19 Dec 2007

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Colonial Buildings in Honda

If you have a couple of hours to spare in Honda then take a stroll through the "City of Bridges", so called due to the fact that it has 29 bridges spanning the river Magdalena. For insight and understanding into the expansion of Colombia, Honda is a good place to start since pretty much all travel...

Types: Historical Building
Location: Honda, Colombia

Teatro Tolima

Ibague is famed for being a city that places a major emphasis on the arts and nowhere is this more apparent than at the Teatro Tolima. Built in 1915 and then later renovated and constructed in an imposing Art Deco style, the theater can house up to 1,000 people. ...

Types: Culture and Arts
Location: Ibagué, Colombia

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

Subienda Festival

Every February Honda's population swells to nearly 60,000 with the arrival of tourists and enthusiasts who yearn to catch a glimpse of the famous "Festival de la Subienda". Here, during this Festival, fishermen plunder the waters of the mighty River Magdalena for its plentiful fish. Nicuro, Bagre,...

Types: Culture and Arts
Location: Honda, Colombia

Climbing the Nevado del Tolima

With its snow-capped peak, the Nevado del Tolima is a challenge that hikers, climbing enthusiasts and adventure sports junkies should not miss. At 5200 meters the Nevado del Tolima is both one of the most difficult and beautiful peaks in Colombia. The route up is steep and rocky and at any moment...

Types: Climbing
Location: Ibagué, Colombia