Neighboring village
Guane, Barichara: the village at the end of the Camino Real
It was a municipality until 1888. Today it is a quiet village of single-story houses around a colonial church, and the natural goal for anyone walking down the Camino Real.
- From Barichara9 km by road
- Average temperature25 °C
- Fossils in the museumover 10,000
What to see
The Guane Paleontological and Archaeological Museum honors its founder, the priest and historian Isaías Ardila Díaz. According to Wikipedia it holds over 10,000 fossils, mostly marine and over 60 million years old, including ammonites, sea urchins and petrified trunks up to 1.20 m long. The ceramics room gathers 215 pieces of Guane culture.
The present church was built in 1786 with a chapel for Santa Lucía, whose painting arrived in 1751. Her feast day is December 13.
How to get there
- On foot along the Camino Real from Barichara.
- By Cotrasangil bus: Barichara to Guane at 6:00, 8:30, 10:30, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:10, COP 3,000 (2025 timetable).
- By car or motorbike taxi on the 9 km paved road.
The story of the Guane people, who gave the village its name, continues in the history of Barichara. To eat before heading back, see the restaurants; to plan the rest of the trip, things to do.
Frequently asked questions
Is Guane a municipality?
Sources
Checked on October 20, 2026. Prices and opening hours change: always confirm with the official source before you travel.