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El Águila is a tiny coffee producing town in the northernmost tip of the department of Valle del Cauca. It has nothing of interest to tourists, although it’s included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for the Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia.
Brief History of El Águila
The territory surrounding what is now the town was originally inhabited by the Quimbaya people. The town itself was founded on January 1, 1899, and became a municipality on March 11, 1950. The main economic activities revolve around coffee cultivation, although it also produces plantains, flowers, cacao, and various fruits and vegetables.
Town Square
We passed through the town on our way from La Celia to Ansermanuevo and stopped in the square to stretch our legs. The town consists of two main streets running perpendicular to each other for about 12 blocks, and the square is in the center.
The square doesn’t have much going for it other than the Church of the Immaculate Conception (Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción), a small monument to the town’s founders, and a couple murals.
In the Area
Other points of interest nearby are Tatamá National Park (Parque Nacional Natural Tatamá) and a waterfall in a nearby village. There are also opportunities for birdwatching.
