El Hotel del Salto, Colombia
From series “Deserted Places Causing the Feeling of Chill”Year: 1928.
One of the most unusual sights of Colombia is the abandoned Salto hotel. It is located in incredibly beautiful natural surroundings, close to the Tequendama Falls. This natural attraction began to attract people more than a hundred years ago. Travelers from around the world came to admire it. In 1928, it was decided to build a hotel next to the waterfall. The luxury facility has been working for more than 60 years. Then it was closed due to unprofitability.
For many years, the building was staying empty and slowly destroyed. It was visited by few tourists who came to admire the waterfall. The massive historic building with black windows looks very intimidating, so many travelers stop at visiting its open observation deck that offers a magnificent view of the 157-meter high waterfall.
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ATM bankomat: 'Cajero ATH Soacha Compartir I - Banco de Bogotá' located in 6.72 km (
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Car rental office: 'Imperial Express LTDA' is located in 17 km (
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