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Isnos

Isnos is home to Alto de los Ídolos and Alto de las Piedras, two archaeological sites suited to a second day of exploring monumental tombs, artificial terraces and stone sculptures.

Isnos
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What makes it special

  • Alto de los Ídolos has monumental tombs set on a large artificial terrace.
  • The smaller Alto de las Piedras features statues and remains of funerary temple structures.
Isnos
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Isnos
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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