Observatorio Astronomico de Tatacoa
Observatorio Astronomico de Tatacoa is an observatory in Villavieja, Huila. Observatorio Astronomico de Tatacoa is situated nearby to the community center Centro Astronomico de Tatacoa, as well as near the scenic viewpoint Desierto erosionado.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Tatacoa Desert.
Tatacoa Desert
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The Tatacoa Desert is the second largest arid zone in Colombia after the Guajira Peninsula. It occupies more than 330 square kilometers. This region is located north of Huila Department, 38 km from the city of Neiva and 15 km from Natagaima in Tolima. Tatacoa Desert is situated 4 km northeast of Observatorio Astronomico de Tatacoa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Aipe.
Aipe
Town
Aipe is a town and municipality in the Huila Department, Colombia. It is located on the west bank of the Magdalena River in the Central Ranges of the Colombian Andes at altitudes between 350 and 2,300 metres. Aipe is situated 8 km west of Observatorio Astronomico de Tatacoa.
Observatorio Astronomico de Tatacoa
- Opening hours: 7:00 PM—11:00 PM
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Categories: tourism and observatory
- Location: Villavieja, Huila, Andino, Colombia, South America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
3.23426° or 3° 14′ 3″ northLongitude
-75.17039° or 75° 10′ 13″ westOpen location code
67M66RMH+PROpenStreetMap ID
node 1843941778OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=observatoryOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Centro Astronomico de Tatacoa and Desierto erosionado.
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