The World Heritage Sites visited in Colombia 2009

Site No. 285 Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena
Cartagena is the place to go - for sure. The old town at the Carribean Sea with its lovely colonial style buildings is a place to relax and enjoy. Many museums are waiting for a visit - but the atmosphere alone is wonderful. The different fortifications are very interesting to explore, especially the tunnel systems that were built as a safe place and also to have an escape-route. Lot´s of police guarantee a safe visit.		Impression:  Accessibility:  Crowded:  Pricing:
Site No. 742 Historic Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox
It is a long way to Mompox. Travelling by car or bus you need ferries in between the the bad roads - making the whole trip by boat seems to be a good idea. Situated in the plains near river Magdalena it is hot and humid. Nevertheless you think to be in another world, where the time stood still for more than hundred years. Of course the little mototaxis are cruising around, but the old buildings often are used for the same purpose as long ago. The little town does a lot to restore everything to its initial beauty. It is not Cartagena - but the right place to visit off the beaten path.		Impression:  Accessibility:  Crowded:  Pricing:
Site No. 744 San Agustín Archeological Park
Although the details about the culture that lived here from the 1st to the 8th century are not discovered yet, it is fascinating to see the results of their work. It is the largest group of megalithic monuments in South America, sometimes you are reminded of the Celtic tomb graves you can find in Europe or elsewhere in the world. The "wood of sculptures" is a lovely place to walk through history, although the graves and statues in the open field are a little more impressive. The surrounding area for itself might make a stay worthwile.		Impression:  Accessibility:  Crowded:  Pricing:
Site No. 743 National Archeological Park of Tierradentro
We drove a long and very muddy road to Inza, which is right next to Tierradentro. But when we came there, the police told us not to proceed any further. The guerrilla would be very active in the moment, so we would be possibly be a good target. This was in January 2009. As the Columbian government does a lot to get control over the different movements, we are sure it will be a good place to visit in the future. The tombs are underground and fascinating for sure. The two pictures of the figures from Tierradentro were taken in Bogota, at the Gold Museum.		Impression:  Accessibility:  Crowded:  Pricing: