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Huila: Neiva, Tatacoa & San Agustín Archaeology: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 5-day version for January: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight.

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5
days
255 km
distance
8.2 h
driving
10
curated stops

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Day 1 Neiva

1 curated stop
Transit
none
Finish
~14:00
Temperature
15.7°C–25.1°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
11.8h
09:00
Neiva public Magdalena-riverfront-and-civic circuit huila.gov.co map ↗
Use the public Magdalena riverfront and central civic heritage; private recreation, casino and safari attractions remain separate.
300 min · Neiva · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
Overnight here
e.g. Backpackers & Travelers Hostal Neiva - Desierto de la Tatacoa · Hotel Chicalá
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Day 2 Around Neiva

6 curated stops
Transit
0h43
Finish
~15:00
Temperature
15.7°C–25.1°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
11.8h
09:00
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Neiva read more map ↗
Admire the grand architecture of this city landmark.
50 min · Neiva
10:00
Santander Central Park search map ↗
Stroll through the plaza surrounded by office buildings and historic churches.
50 min · Neiva
11:00
Iglesia Colonial search map ↗
Explore the charming colonial-style church with intricate details.
50 min · Neiva
12:00
Malecon del Rio Magdalena search map ↗
Enjoy the riverside walk with coffee kiosks and unique tower views.
50 min · Neiva
13:00
Museo Arqueológico Regional search map ↗
Discover pre-Columbian artifacts and ancient megaliths.
50 min · Neiva
open: 08ː30-12ː00 and 14ː00-18ː00 Mon-Fri, closed Sat-Sun
14:10
Jardín Botánico de Neiva 'Bertha Hernández de Ospina' Park facebook.com map ↗
Walk boardwalks through peaceful lagoons and observe wildlife.
50 min · Neiva
open: may just be open Sat 08ː00-17ː00
Overnight here
e.g. Backpackers & Travelers Hostal Neiva - Desierto de la Tatacoa · Hotel Chicalá
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 The Tatacoa Desert

1 curated stop
Transit
1h39
Finish
~15:40
Temperature
15.7°C–25.1°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
11.8h
10:40
Villavieja and Tatacoa public desert-edge geology circuit colombia.travel map ↗
Use Villavieja and a short weather-suitable public desert-edge geology visit; night astronomy, guides and long exposed walks remain separate.
300 min · The Tatacoa Desert · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
Overnight here
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 4 San Agustín

1 curated stop
Transit
5h30
Finish
~19:30
Temperature
11.8°C–20.1°C
Rainy days
~10
Daylight
11.9h
14:30
San Agustín public town-and-Magdalena-heritage circuit colombia.travel map ↗
Use the public town, Colombian Massif and Upper Magdalena cultural context; remote sites and hired activities remain separate.
300 min · San Agustín · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
Overnight here
e.g. Finca El Maco · La Casa de Francois
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 5 San Agustín Archaeological Park

1 curated stop
Transit
0h22
Finish
~15:25
Temperature
11.8°C–20.1°C
Rainy days
~10
Daylight
11.9h
09:25
San Agustín Archaeological Park public circuit icanh.gov.co map ↗
Use the main ICANH park during current public hours and observe closure dates; outer sites, guides, horses and jeeps remain separate.
360 min · San Agustín Archaeological Park · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry

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