The two volumes examine the colonial legacy in rural Colombia with a special focus on architectural heritage and cultural patrimony. The author explores how colonial-era haciendas, churches, farmhouses, and other rural structures have shaped the landscape and social organization of rural communities. A central feature of the work is the extensive photographic collection by Enrique Alvarez Diaz, which documents buildings, streetscapes, and everyday rural life across multiple regions. These photographs provide visual evidence of construction techniques, stylistic variations, and preservation conditions of historic structures. Each chapter highlights regional differences in building styles and the ongoing influence of colonial architecture on contemporary rural life, including social practices, land use, and community identity. Maria Angela de Gomez' study and Diaz?s photographs together create a detailed record of Colombia?s rural built heritage.