San Agustín, Huila
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San Agustín (Script error: No such module "IPA".) is a town and municipality in the southern Colombian Department of Huila. The town is located 227 km away from the capital of the Department, Neiva. Population is around 34,000.[1] The village was founded in 1752 by Alejo Astudillo but attacks by indigenous people destroyed it. The present village was founded in 1790 by Lucas de Herazo y Mendigaña.
The mean temperature year round is 18 °C.
Climate
San Agustín has a subtropical highland climate (Köppen: Cfb)[2] with warm temperatures and frequent rainfall.
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San Agustín Archaeological Park
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Gallery
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Church of San Agustín
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Stone carving
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Market
See also
External links
- Video and downloadable GPS Track of a loop hike in San Agustin to the ruins of El Tablon, La Chaquira, El Purutal, and La Pelota.
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- Unesco's website on San Agustin
References
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- Municipalities of Huila Department
- Archaeological parks
- Archaeological sites in Colombia
- Populated places established in 1752
- 1750s establishments in the Viceroyalty of New Granada
- 1752 establishments in South America
- Populated places established in 1790
- 1790s establishments in the Viceroyalty of New Granada
- 1790 establishments in South America
- Tourist attractions in Huila Department
- World Heritage Sites in Colombia