The Guáripa pictograms are a collection of rock art found on Cerro de Guáripa, a tepuy from the Precambrian era located in Puerto Carreño, capital of vichada.
The collection of pictograms has more than a hundred pieces in which you can see anthropomorphic (human) bodies, zoomorphic (animal) bodies, geometric figures and celestial bodies portrayed; According to researchers and archaeologists, these pictograms are more than 4,000 years old, and are part of the symbology and forms of expression of the indigenous empires that dominated these lands.
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Currently, the indigenous Amorúa ethnic group is settled on the slopes of the hill, becoming a living document of the cultural and intangible heritage of Vichada and Colombia; In addition to knowing this ancestral legacy, you can also enjoy the beautiful views offered by the top of Guáripa Hill, where you can appreciate the natural beauty of the eastern plains.
Visiting these spaces is to fully encounter the ancestral past of Colombia, a past rich in culture and tradition; As a special recommendation, you must keep in mind that if you visit these spaces you must do so with the greatest respect and care, avoid touching the paintings or taking any action that could damage or affect them.
Where are the Guáripa pictograms located?
The Guáripa pictograms are located in a cavern on Cerro de Guáripa, 45 minutes from Puerto Carreño.
