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Descending into the memory of Tierradentro
Painted hypogea beneath the mountains of Cauca
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Context
On the slopes of Tierradentro, stairways carved into rock lead to underground burial chambers decorated with geometric figures in red, black and white. The hypogea, built between the 6th and 10th centuries, reveal the complexity of a pre-Hispanic society and form one of the most unique archaeological complexes on the continent. The route also crosses a living Indigenous territory that cannot be reduced to its past.
What can you do?
- Descend into hypogea open to visitors
- Visit Alto de Segovia, Alto de San Andrés and the park's museums
- Walk between archaeological sites and mountain landscapes
- Learn the history with specialized interpretation
- Stay in the territory and use its services
Suggested places
Inzá and Parque Arqueológico Nacional de Tierradentro, Cauca
Ideal for
Cultural travelers, hikers, photographers and educational groups
Responsible Recommendations
Check which sites are open, wear suitable footwear and do not touch paintings or surfaces. Distinguish archaeological heritage from contemporary Indigenous cultures and respect their authorities and protocols.
