
Hacienda El Paraíso
Historic house museum
About Hacienda El Paraíso
Status after the earthquake (checked September 27, 2026): Hacienda El Paraíso is temporarily closed. The Valle del Cauca Governor’s Office reported on September 9 that it will remain closed while INCIVA carries out the necessary repairs after the August 10, 2026 earthquake. Check inciva.gov.co for the reopening date before traveling.
The Hacienda El Paraíso house museum was the former residence of novelist and poet Jorge Isaacs, author of “María” and the face on the former 50,000-peso banknote of the Republic of Colombia.
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Location
Open in Google MapsLocated in the Santa Elena district, in El Cerrito, Valle.
Area: Near El Cerrito, Valle
Recommendations
1) Do not walk on the green areas. 2) Do not cross the boundaries of the house museum within the estate. 3) Dispose of trash in the designated bins.
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