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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Villavieja

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Villavieja, Colombia

Updated September 13, 2018

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Villavieja, Colombia

Tatacoa Desert

Unparalleled stargazing, one of Colombia's best observatories, and a swimming pool can all be found in the middle of this ancient tropical forest.
The Milky Way visible from the Tatacoa Desert.

Villavieja, Colombia

Tatacoa Astronomia

A self-taught astronomer fell in love with the stars and built his own observatory in Colombia.
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Top of the La Gaitana Monument

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La Gaitana Monument

This dramatic monument in Colombia honors a little-known indigenous fighter for independence.
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