On of my favorite things to do while traveling, is to ask locals what they enjoy doing in the area and where they go. I did this exact thing in Pitalito and avoided nearly cruising past an incredible site.
The local I asked was incredibly surprised (I'm still not) that I hadn't heard of San Agustín. It's a quiet little mountain town with lots of ruins and waterfalls. I decided to take a detour the following morning to go for a visit.
I wasn't disappointed. I got up early... well, a normal "biking" morning of 5:30 am. Got dressed and started hitching a ride up the mountain. I had arrived the 25 km by 6:30 and found a place to eat a quick breakfast before going to the ruins and museum.
I arrived much earlier than the area was open. So, I walked around and saw some of the statues in the "garden". Once the gates open, I purchased a ticket and enjoyed being the first person in the national reserve.
The local I asked was incredibly surprised (I'm still not) that I hadn't heard of San Agustín. It's a quiet little mountain town with lots of ruins and waterfalls. I decided to take a detour the following morning to go for a visit.
I wasn't disappointed. I got up early... well, a normal "biking" morning of 5:30 am. Got dressed and started hitching a ride up the mountain. I had arrived the 25 km by 6:30 and found a place to eat a quick breakfast before going to the ruins and museum.
I arrived much earlier than the area was open. So, I walked around and saw some of the statues in the "garden". Once the gates open, I purchased a ticket and enjoyed being the first person in the national reserve.
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