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The battle of the Vargas swamp was one of the most significant battles in Bolivar's campaign to liberate Nueva Granada. The best English language account of this campaign, including a thorough description of this battle and with a focus on the British contribution (but also offering a good general description including the charge of the 14 Lancers) is Ben Harper's "Conquer or die!", the motto of the British Legion. The monument itself - dating from 1969/70 - is impressive and is n busy days guides in period dress will tell the tale of the battle, the charges of the Lancers and the British Legion under James Rooke that arguably changed the outcome of the battle, the campaign and thus the history of Colombia. Plenty of cheap parking. I recommend across the road where the stalls are as you'll want to go to the museum and for a coffee (I recommend Meson de los Lanceros) after.
Byron FarrowByron Farrow
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There are places and moments that you long to go and see them personally, because they seem attractive to you, or because they confirm you something that you either learned or heard in school! In Colombia's history, this is one of those places! The swamp was where the final battle that brought freedom to our nation was fought, and it is awesome to be able to see it by yourself and know that many men and women gave their lives so I could be now here writing these lines. May the Lord bless those men and women who offered their lives to give us freedom! This is the monument where this way happened...
Jaime DuranJaime Duran
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Very historical place in Paipa - Duitama circuit. It is the bravery of those ancestors that Colombia is a free country. The guides in historical costumes are a highlight in the monument. The monument is in the middle of fincas and mountains which adds beauty to the place. The monument is very well maintained and the museum nearby shows the life of the people during that time. The monument with each of the rider and the horse is intricately carved and expressive.
Vivek JayaramanVivek Jayaraman
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The monument represents a Juan José Rondón and his 14 spearmen since they were of great importance to change the course of the battle in favor of the Patriot army in the search for the independence of Colombia. Work carried out in 1969 by the teacher Rodrigo Arenas Betancourt on the 150th anniversary of independence
Saúl PintoSaúl Pinto
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It a beautiful place that honours a battle for independence and it is worth a visit even if you are not interested in history because the surroundings are very beautiful the roads are fine and it has a small plaza where you can rest or buy souvenirs. Highly recommended is you are nearby
Jaime BuitragoJaime Buitrago
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Si eres Colombiano e incluso extranjero de visita, no puedes dejar de visitar el monumento de los lanceros. Encuentras guías que relatan la historia de dónde surgió este monumento, las batallas entre los criollos y los españoles que nos cuentan en el colegio, que sin duda es mejor vivir aquí. Son figuras de caballos y antiguos soldados que te llevan a vivir en tiempos de antaño, para rematar no dejes de visitar el museo y completar el ciclo, no puedes dejar de aprender de nuestra historia en este lugar. Consigues zona de parqueo, varios restaurantes donde comer delicioso platos típicos de la región y puestos dónde podrás comprar esa prenda infaltable para los fríos de la zona, una buena ruana. Dicen que las mejores se consiguen solo aquí, y de verdad que si no toleras el frío es tú mejor opción. Visita ya esté emblemático lugar completamente gratis.
LEIDY DIANA BENJUMEA CASTROLEIDY DIANA BENJUMEA CASTRO
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Casa Museo Histórico Pantano de Vargas

Casa Museo Histórico Pantano de Vargas
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Vargas Swamp Lancers, or Monument to the Lancers, is a large sculptural complex realized by Colombian artist Rodrigo Arenas Betancourt and by engineer Guillermo Gonzalez Zuleta in the department of Boyacá as a memorial for the Battle of Vargas Swamp. It is the largest monument in Colombia.
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