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The department of Huila, located in southwest Colombia Within the Andean region, it is a territory full of history, imposing landscapes and traditional culture. With Neiva as more populated capital and city, Huila is made up of 37 municipalities that offer a variety of experiences for travelers seeking nature, culture and adventure.
Among its main attractions are the festivities of San Pedro, the archaeological park of San Agustín, where mysterious sculptures carved in volcanic stone, imposing waterfalls, natural viewpoints and, of course, the desert of the Tatacoa. However, one of the most curious and charming places of Huila is the Municipality of Colombia, A population where its inhabitants are known as “doubly Colombians.”
Colombia: the municipality with the name of the country
Located at the north of the department, the Municipality of Colombia is a mountainous region located in the Eastern Cordillera, 87 kilometers from Neiva. He is crossed by the Cabrera River and is known as the ‘City of the Cards of Huila’. Its peculiar name has aroused the curiosity of visitors and travelers who wonder why a population bears the same name of the country.
According to versions, the name of Colombia originated because the inhabitants of neighboring municipalities such as Dolores and Alpujarra seemed very distant to get there, “as if it were another Colombia.”
Surrounded by the departments of Tolima, Cundinamarca, Meta and the Capital District of Bogotáthis municipality retains a rural environment, quiet and full of natural beauty. It is ideal for those looking for destinations outside the traditional ones.
“A really beautiful small town that is worth knowing and not only stands out for its landscapes, but for the warmth and kindness of its people,” said the creator of content the thousand and one routes on his YouTube channel.
The combination of its mountainous environment, its proximity to the desert of La Tatacoa and its particular history makes it an attractive destination for tourists interested in knowing authentic Colombia, that which is lived in its villages.
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