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Fuente de Lavapatas

Fuente de Lavapatas is a stop within the San Agustín archaeological park, where carvings were made into the rocky bed of a stream. The site draws attention to the shaping of stone and water.

Fuente de Lavapatas
Photo by Bernard Gagnon Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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What makes it special

  • Carvings made directly into a stream’s rocky bed.
  • A stop that brings the work of stone and water into focus.
Fuente de Lavapatas
Photo by Diana Herrera Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 1.0
Fuente de Lavapatas
Photo by Karolynaroca Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Fuente de Lavapatas

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Stone sculptures and a funerary mound at Mesita A in San Agustín Archaeological Park.

Two days across San Agustín and Isnos archaeological parks

Three parks, funerary mounds and monumental sculptures: a measured visit to understand what changes from San Agustín to Isnos and what to check before setting out.

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Profile updated: 02/10/2026