Tierradentro
- States
- Colombia
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1995
- Location
- Department of Cauca, in the jurisdiction of the municipality of Inza, in the “corregimiento” of San Andres de Pisimbalá
- Region
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 2.583333333, -76.03333333
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 743
- WH Site
- 743
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Tierradentro, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Colombia, is an ancient archaeological site featuring underground tombs carved into volcanic rock by a pre-Columbian civilization. Dating back over 1,000 years, these hypogea are adorned with intricate geometric patterns and vivid paintings. Set amidst rugged hills, this site offers a window into a mysterious and sophisticated indigenous culture.