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Iglesia de Santo Domingo
A colonial church in Popayán.
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Coleccíon de Arte
Most of Banco de la Repúblicas permanent Arte Colección, which features 800 pieces by 250 different artists spread over 16 exhibition halls at two addresses, is reached via elaborate staircases within the same museum complex as Casa de Moneda and Museo Botero. The collection has be
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Museo Nacional
This museum is housed in the expansive, Greek-cross-shaped building called El Panóptico (designed as a prison by English architect Thomas Reed in 1874). Walking through the (more or less) chronological display of Colombias past, you pass iron-bar doors into white-walled halls. Sign
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Jardín Botánico del Pacífico
A 170-hectare nature reserve running alongside the Río Mecana made up of mangroves, virgin tropical forest and a botanical garden of native plants and trees. Its staff include members of the local Emberá indigenous tribe who can take you on fantastic treks (COP$15,000 to COP$50,000
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Old Town
Without doubt, Cartagenas old city is its principal attraction, particularly the inner walled town, consisting of the historical districts of El Centro and San Diego. It is a real gem of colonial architecture, packed with churches, monasteries, plazas, palaces and mansions with the
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Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
This hacienda on the outskirts of town is where Simón Bolívar spent his last days and died. At the time the hacienda was owned by a Spanish supporter of Colombias independence cause. He invited Bolívar to stay and take a rest at his home before his intended journey to Europe. Sever
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Convento & Iglesia de San Pedro Claver
This convent was founded by Jesuits in the first half of the 17th century, originally as San Ignacio de Loyola. The name was later changed in honor of Spanish-born monk Pedro Claver (1580–1654), who lived and died in the convent. Called the Apostle of the Blacks or the Slave of the
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Convento de la Popa
On a 150m-high hill, the highest point in Cartagena, stands this convent. A beautiful image of La Virgen de la Candelaria, the patroness of the city, is in the convents chapel, and theres a charming flower-filled patio. There is also a chilling statue of a speared Padre Alonso Garc
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Museo del Carmen
One of the best museums of religious art in the country, Museo del Carmen is housed in the convent of the same name. It contains valuable paintings, carvings, altarpieces and other religious objects dating from the 16th century onward.
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Cerro Cristo Rey
Youll spot this lookout point with its white Christ statue from the center of Jardín. Take the modern cable car (round trip COP$5000) up for fantastic views of town and the mountains beyond. There is a shop at the top selling cold beers and snacks.
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Monumento a Los Colonizadores
Located atop a hill in the neighborhood of Chipre, this massive monument to the citys founders was crafted from 50 tonnes of bronze. Its an impressive work, but the real attraction here is the spectacular views over town and to Parque Nacional Natural (PNN) Los Nevados.
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Iglesia de San Francisco
Built between 1557 and 1621, the Church of San Francisco, just west of the Museo del Oro, is Bogotás oldest surviving church. Of particular interest is the extraordinary 17th-century gilded main altarpiece, which is Bogotás largest and most elaborate piece of art of its kind.
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Plazoleta de las Esculturas
This public space in front of the Museo de Antioquia is home to 23 large bronze sculptures by renowned local artist Fernando Botero. For more Botero, check out the iconic La Gorda , in front of the Banco de la República in Parque Berrío. There are three more Botero sculptures in Pa
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Iglesia Museo de Santa Clara
One of Bogotás most richly decorated churches and also its oldest (along with Iglesia de San Francisco). Its now run by the government as a museum. Considering all the other churches from the same era that can be seen for free, many visitors pass on this one, but it is a stunner. B
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Plaza Mayor
At 120m by 120m, Plaza Mayor is one of the largest town squares in the Americas. Its paved with massive cobblestones and surrounded by magnificent colonial structures and a charmingly simple parish church. Only a small Mudejar fountain in its middle, which provided water to the vil
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Cerro Nutibara
On top of this 80m-tall hill, 2km southwest of the city center, sits the kitschy Pueblito Paisa , a miniature version of a typical Antioquian township. Views across the city from the adjacent platform are stunning. Next to the lookout youll find the Museo de la Ciudad , a small mus
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Museo Botero
The highlight of Banco de la Repúblicas massive museum complex is several halls spread over two floors dedicated to all things chubby: hands, oranges, women, mustached men, children, birds, Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC) leaders. All of these are, of course, the
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Mundo Amazónico
This 29-hectare reserve was designed to preserve endangered flora and fauna of the Amazon, and functions as a center for environmental education. The extensive botanical gardens boast some 700 species of flora that can be visited on four differently themed tours (the botanical gard
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Parque Arqueológico
The park area includes four tomb sites, an above ground statuary and two museums. Measuring from 2m to 7m in diameter, the tombs are scooped out of the soft volcanic rock that forms the regions undulating hillsides. The domed ceilings of the largest tombs are supported by pillars.
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Museo del Oro
One block east from Iglesia de la Merced, this museum has a small but fine collection of gold and pottery of the Calima culture.
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