La Mano del Gigante (The Giant’s Hand)
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A viewpoint featuring a massive hand sculpture, offering spectacular views of Colombia's Huila Department and unique photo opportunities.

πŸ“œ Gorgeous viewpoint 4,855 feet above sea level with incredible views over the Huila Department. πŸ” Part of a tourism project, named after Cerro Matambo which resembles a giant's face. # Why Go πŸ“Έ Unique photo opportunities on a giant hand, swing with wings, nest, eye of the mountain, dreamcatchers β˜• Enjoy freshly roasted, locally grown coffee 🏞️ Breathtaking panoramic views of mountains, valleys, rivers, and forests, including El Quimbo Dam πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Walk or ride through coffee plantations πŸͺ‚ Opportunities for paragliding # Why Avoid ⚠️ Can get extremely crowded on weekends/holidays, leading to long wait times for photos β™Ώ Not suitable for people with back problems, mobility impairments, wheelchair users, vertigo, respiratory issues, epilepsy, animal/insect allergies, pre-existing medical conditions, recent surgeries, motion sickness, or over 95 years 🍽️ Limited varied menu offerings at the site 🌧️ Activities may be weather-dependent # Tips πŸŽ’ Bring a hat, comfortable clothes, insect repellent, cash, daypack, charged smartphone, closed-toe shoes πŸ—“οΈ Avoid weekends or holidays if you want to avoid crowds and long waits πŸš— Consider tour companies or jeeps from Gigante; mototaxis and hitchhiking are also options # Cost πŸ’° Entrance 15,000 COP (Jan 2022); truck transport up mountain 15,000 COP (flat fee for up to 6 people, Jan 2022); taxi from Gigante to entrance is 25,000 COP. # Hours πŸ•’ Activity duration approximately 9 hours, starting 7:30 am and concluding 5:00 pm (tentative) # πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking Free roadside parking

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