La Tatacoa
This dry landscape combines red gullies around Cuzco with pale formations in Los Hoyos. Follow designated trails and protect its fossil heritage.
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Village life and the landscapes of La Tatacoa
A shaded square, fossil heritage and sculpted earth: Villavieja connects everyday life in northern Huila with La Tatacoa and its astronomy activities.
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A brief history
Villavieja is part of the settlement history of the upper Magdalena valley. Its centre preserves Santa Bárbara Chapel and the former parish house, home to the Paleontological Museum.
Fossils from La Tatacoa reveal environments very different from today’s dry landscape and help researchers understand Miocene wildlife. The municipality now brings together heritage, research and nature tourism.
Places to visit
Villavieja Paleontological Museum
In the village centre, its fossil collection introduces the region’s Miocene animals and environments.
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Santa Bárbara Chapel
This small heritage chapel preserves a simple white façade and a two-bell gable near Villavieja’s historic centre.
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Astronomy in La Tatacoa
Organised talks and telescope observation sessions. Schedules and visible objects depend on the offering and sky conditions.
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Guided tour of La Tatacoa
An accompanied tour of La Tatacoa’s landscapes and trails. Confirm the booking, itinerary, transport and trail conditions with the provider before setting out.
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Aires del Desierto
Casa de Campo Los Cactus
Estadero Sol de Verano
Noches de Saturno
Peñón de Constantino
Villa del Sol
Sal Si Puedes Restaurante
Agencia de Viajes Operadora Tatacoa Verde
Asociación de Operadores Turísticos La Tatacoa
Astroturismo Villa Tatacoa
Bici Emoción
Huilatur Tatacoa Star
Juan Tatacoa
La Planta Discovery
Observatorio Astronómico Astrosur
Orión Campamento Interestelar
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Tatacoa Exótica
Tatacoa Tours Aventura Chopotaxi
Tatacoa Travel
Tatacoa Viajes y Turismo
Villatours Operador Ecoturístico
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