Vargas Swamp Lancers

#51 among destinations in Colombia

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Vargas Swamp Lancers, or Monument to the Lancers, is a large sculptural complex realized by Colombian artist Rodrigo Arenas Betancourt and by engineer Guillermo Gonzalez Zuleta in the department of Boyacá as a memorial for the Battle of Vargas Swamp. It is the largest monument in Colombia. ()

Local name: Lanceros del Pantano de Vargas Completed: 1970 (55 years ago)Coordinates: 5°44'15"N, 73°4'30"W

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BoyacáColombia

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Vargas Swamp Lancers – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Manoa Parque, Tibasosa, Firavitoba.

4.8 miSW
5°41'39"N • 73°7'47"W
Manoa Parque, Paipa
123 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park
5 miE
Town
Tibasosa
127 min walk • One of the main attractions in Tibasosa is the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, a stunning church dating back to the 17th century. Its Baroque-style architecture and beautifully preserved interior make it a must-see for history and architecture enthusiasts.
7.1 miSE
Locality
Firavitoba
182 min walk • Firavitoba is a town and municipality in Sugamuxi Province, a subregion of the department of Boyacá in Colombia. Before Spanish colonization, Firavitoba was part of the Muisca Confederation of the Chibcha people in the highlands of the Eastern Cordillera of the Colombian Andes.

Vargas Swamp Lancers

Facts and practical information

Vargas Swamp Lancers – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Manoa Parque, Paipa

Tibasosa

Firavitoba