EL CERRITO CITY ★ 3.7 / 5

Hacienda El Paraíso

Historic house museum

Temporarily closed after the August 10, 2026 earthquake (Valle del Cauca Governor Office, 09/09/2026). Regular hours: Tuesday to Sunday and holiday Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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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.

Photo gallery

Services and amenities

Colonial historic house Guided tour Exotic wildlife Green areas Parking Gift shop and nursery

Located 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.

How to get there?