This is one of those destinations that are not for all travelers because although Huila is a very visited tourist site, the Jagua, on the contrary, is only visited by travelers passionate about the paranormal and what can not be explained. The Jagua is a village where, they say, witches live who can be heard flying through the skies at night.
La Jagua Park (Huilaturistica.blogspot.com)
How to get to Jagua, Huila
This unique destination is located in the department of Huila, to reach the Jagua must go to Neiva, in the transport terminal you will find routes that take you to La Jagua. The road is paved and in good condition.
Weather and recommendations in La Jagua
The Jagua is located in the Magdalena River Valley and therefore experiences temperatures of 28°C on average. It is recommended to have clothes for warm weather, always use sunscreen and insect repellent. Wear comfortable shoes for the town tour.
Tourism in La Jagua, Huila
They say that one should not believe in witches, but that there are, there are, with this saying the inhabitants of Jagua say that at night they hear women, with long noses and scary appearances, flying over their roofs with brooms and with their strong laughter. And it is not only curiosity that attracts this place of few inhabitants, it also has a beautiful main square in which the large church warns that the Jagua has been reached. La Jagua is one of the oldest towns in Huila and is crossed by the rivers Magdalena and Suaza.
Festival of the witches (Photo: Diariodelhuila.com)
The houses in the Jagua are usually colonial style with their doors and walls painted green, although you feel a mysterious and uncomfortable air, if you visit the Huila can not miss a tour of the Jagua, where its inhabitants will tell incredible stories about sorcery and women who perhaps the most incredible thing they have done is to tell a gossip to the whole town, stories about sorceresses, black magic and women who use potions and spells to become beautiful and steal their husband from the neighbor. Despite all this, every year there is a festival called The Festival of the Witches, in which the inhabitants prepare dance presentations, sing, theatre, gastronomic and handicraft shows for all visitors and curious people. You should definitely visit the town of Jagua to live a different experience.
Photography Jaime Duarte
Typical Food and Restaurants in La Jagua
Although the Jagua is not a very touristic place, you will find a good offer of restaurants in which you will taste the delicious huilense food as the tamales of biao, wrapped, arepas and bizcochuelos and guarruz all this accompanied by mistela or chicha.
Hotels in La Jagua, Huila
Around the department of La Jagua you will find several hotels and hostels with prices according to your needs. There are also some camping areas for the adventurers who enjoy spending the night under the stars, in addition, with the warm climate of Huila, you are sure to enjoy this plan.
