Armero, Colombia
A town half-submerged in volcanic mud has become a pilgrimage site for devotees of one of the tragedy's victims.

📜 Armero, once a prosperous agricultural town, was destroyed by a volcanic mudslide in 1985.
🔍 Now an abandoned ghost town, it serves as a pilgrimage site and a memorial to the tragedy.

Why Go

🙏 Pilgrimage site for Omayra Sanchez, a victim
🚶‍♀️ Explore the haunting ruins of a lost city
📚 Learn about one of Colombia's worst natural disasters
🏞️ Experience a powerful, untouched historical site

Why Avoid

😔 Somber atmosphere due to the tragic history

Tips

🚌 Take a bus from Honda or Ibague to Armero-Guayabal, then a taxi or mototaxi.

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