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Isnos

Isnos concentrates two archaeological sites of the Upper Magdalena: Alto de los Ídolos and Alto de las Piedras. They complement San Agustín with monumental tombs, artificial terraces, sarcophagi and statues in a funerary landscape.

Isnos
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The place

What makes it special

  • Alto de los Ídolos groups monumental tombs on a large artificial terrace.
  • Alto de las Piedras offers a comparison of statues and remains of funerary temples.
  • Isnos provides a concentrated scale, contrasting with San Agustín’s wider layout.
Isnos
Photo by Jose Collazos Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 3.0
Isnos
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Isnos

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Stone sculptures and a funerary mound at Mesita A in San Agustín Archaeological Park.

Two days across San Agustín and Isnos archaeological parks

Three parks, funerary mounds and monumental sculptures: a measured visit to understand what changes from San Agustín to Isnos and what to check before setting out.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026