Hidden between the mountains and the Páez River , is Paicol , one of the most beautiful and charming places in Huila . Paicol is a colonial town that stands out for its architecture, the romanticism that its streets display, the nature that surrounds it and a great dose of adventure that you can live in it.

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Paicol is a destination that deserves to be visited if you are on vacation in Huila , so read on and we tell you how to get there , what to do and everything you need to consider so that you discover this charming town that is ready to give you hundreds of emotions And beautiful memories.

How to get to Paicol?

Paicol is located about an hour and a half from the city of Neiva , capital of the department of Huila . So to get to Paicol , what you have to do is go to the Neiva Transport Terminal and take a direct bus to Paicol that costs COP 15,000 each way.

You can also reach Paicol from other nearby cities such as Bogotá or Cali . If you are in Popayan , you can take a bus to La Plata and from there take a bus to Paicol, which costs 4,000 COP.

What to do in Paicol?

If you are wondering what to do in Paicol , we tell you that this municipality is suitable for all tastes, because here you can find history, disconnection, nature and adventure.

If history and architecture are your thing, the plan is to walk its streets and let you fall in love with its splendid colonial architecture of soft colors that invite calm. Visit the Church of Santa Rosa de Lima , one of the most beautiful religious buildings in the country. You will also find the Hacienda El Juncal , of great proportions that often served as an inn to Simón Bolivar.

If you are an adventure, you have the Caja del Agua , one of the caves in Colombia ideal for caving , in which you also run a small stream inside and makes the experience more exciting. Going into this cave is literally an adventure for all the things you can see and do, including throwing yourself in a natural slide that ends in a lake.

You also have the Casada La Motilona , and very close to the Snake Waterfall , which are another wonderful example of the beautiful natural landscapes that Paicol has to offer. Here, in addition to bathing and admiring nature, you can practice extreme sports, such as rappelling and hiking. And if you want to go rafting, the Páez River is perfect for doing so.

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Other destinations to visit in Huila are the Tatacoa Desert , the San Agustin Archaeological Park , Betania Dam , Neiva and the Cueva de los Guacharos National Natural Park . On the other hand, if you want to discover more impressive destinations in Colombia , enter here.