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Turismo en Boyaca ColombiaGENERAL INFORMATION

 

Boyaca Colombia turismo y guia de viajes en Boyaca ColombiaCapital: Tunja
Altitude :
2.782 (Tunja)
Temperature:
13 degrees Celsius
Population: 235.000 people
Economy:
Industry metallurgy, mining, agriculture, livestock
Telephone prefix : 8 (098)
Getting there: By air (Paipa) or land
Distance to Bogota:
Land: 145 km



Boyaca is a region in Colombia known for its hard-working people, beautiful crafts and arts, Colonial villages, and rich history. Boyaca is best seen in car, stopping in all the small villages and taking advantage of the products, food, and history each one has to offer.

Tunja, the Boyaca capital, was founded in 1539 by Gónzalo Suárez Rendón
. Tunja is a telling testament to the splendor and beauty of the Colonial Era. In 1812, it held the Congress of the United Provinces of New Granada. This liberation attempt was the catalyst for its occupation by Pablo Morillo in 1816. Today, Tunja is known for its active cultural life.

turismo y guia de viajes en Boyaca ColombiaTurismo en Boyaca ColombiaOTHER CITIES:

City: Villa de Leyva
Altitude:
2.143
Temperature:
17 degrees C
Economy:
Tourism, agriculture, livestock

Villa de Leyva was founded in 1572 by Hernán Suarez de Villalobos. Today it's one of the most beautiful and best-preserved Colonial regions of the country. It was declared a National Monument in 1954. Right outside of Villa de Leyva is a treasure for all archeologists dinosaur buffs in the world. Three complete fossils of Cronosaurios have been found in the world: one in Villa de Leyva. There's also a paleontology museum with other fossils and geological information about the area.

City: Paipa
Altitude:
2.517
Temperature:
13 degrees C
Economy:
Tourism, agriculture, livestock

Paipa was founded in 1539 by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Today it's one of the main tourist destinations in Boyaca for its fantastic hot springs and hotel infrastructure.

Other villages in Boyaca we recommend you visit are: Raquira, Mongui, Iza, Tibasosa, Sagamosa, and more. The best way to visit Boyaca is stopping in each village to enjoy the fantastic sites, sounds, and feel of Boyaca.



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Turismo en Boyaca ColombiaATTRACTIONS

 

Turismo en Boyaca ColombiaHISTORICAL - CULTURAL

TUNJA

Boyaca Colombia turismo y guia de viajes en Boyaca Colombia hoteles hospedajes hostales tours atractivosTurismo en Colombia guia de viajesBOYACA BRIDGE : A historical place, located 14 km from Tunja. It's a main tourism center, constructed on the Teatinos River. This is where the famous Battle of Boyaca took place when in August 7, 1819, New Granada was liberated from the Spanish under the guidance and leadership of Simón Bolívar and Francisco de Paula Santander. Here, they defeated the army of José María Barreiro.

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesHOME OF THE HISTORIAN JUAN DE VARGAS:This mansion is a monument that can be appreciated for its invaluable picturesque decorations, the most interesting home from the XVI century in Latin America.

Boyaca Colombia turismo y guia de viajes en Boyaca Colombia hoteles hospedajes hostales tours atractivosTurismo en Colombia guia de viajesTHE MONKEY OF THE FOUNTAIN: Revered and respected in Tunja, you must remain silent when you pass before it. This monument is located in the principal plaza of Tunja and for three centuries almost all the inhabitants of the Boyaca capital got their water from this fountain. The monkey represents the God of silence. It has its pointer fingers over its lips, as if it wants to tell all those collecting water that they shouldn't speak when they collect their water.

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesCUSHIONS OF ZAQUE: In the hills in the high part of San Lázaro to the West of Tunja, you can find stones that make up the rock, engraved by members of the Indigenous Tribe Chibchas centuries before. The rocks are known by the name "los Cojines -- the Cushions."

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VILLA DE LEIVA

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesHOME OF RICAURTE: Located in the plaza of San Agustin, you can visit this beautiful vestige of history from Wednesday to Sunday, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesHOME OF NARINO: The precursor of Colombian independence, Don Antonio Nariño, came to die in this city December 13, 1823. The house has been restored by the national government. Public access is from Wednesday to Sunday, 8:30 am - 12:30, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. It's located on the Calle 9 No. 10 - 39.

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesHOUSE OF JUAN DE CASTELLANOS: One of the most important buildings and most characteristic buildings of Villa de Leyva. Access to the public from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Boyaca Colombia turismo y guia de viajes en Boyaca Colombia hoteles hospedajes hostales tours atractivosTurismo en Colombia guia de viajesPLAZA MAYOR: The perfect place to enjoy a delicious feijoa juice and watch the world go by! This is where the celebration of Villa de Leyva's founding takes place, and it's one of the biggest plazas in the country.


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CRONOSAURIO: This is the fossil of an enormous prehistoric animal. It's the third example of this kind of dinosaur in the world and is calculated to be approximately 120 million years old!

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesPROCERES GARDEN : Located a block off the principal plaza next to the House of Congress. Narrow arches with Roman Doric columns where the mid-to-mid point arches. Public access Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Boyaca Colombia turismo y guia de viajes en Boyaca Colombia hoteles hospedajes hostales tours atractivosTurismo en Colombia guia de viajesMUISCAS (an Indigenous Tribe in Colombia) COLUMNS: This is a megalithic ruin from the Muisca tribes. It was used for astronomy and religious purposes. It's the only ruin of this type found in Colombia to present day.

 

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Boyaca Colombia turismo y guia de viajes en Boyaca Colombia hoteles hospedajes hostales tours atractivosTurismo en Colombia guia de viajesTHE MONUMENT TO THE LANCERS OF THE PANTANO DE VARGAS: A monument that depicts the heroic action of the 14 lancers under Coronal Coronal Juan José Rondón. Rodrigo Arenas Betancourt, a famous Colombian sculptor, was contracted to create this monument as a reminder of what Colombians sacrificed for their independence. The breathtaking monument is 33 meters high -- beautiful and imposing, conjuring up feelings of nationalism and pride.

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesHOUSE OF SALITRE: National monument in a grandiose Colonial home. It has a chapel, bull-fighting ring, and picturesque balconies. Today it is open as a hotel.

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Turismo en Boyaca ColombiaRELIGIOUS

TUNJA

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesTHE CATHEDRAL : Located in the Plaza Principal, it was built at the end of the XVI century. It has three gothic-styled naves, and four chapels where the founder of Tunja's remains are buried. Its construction began in 1567 and didn't finish until 1607.

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesSAN LAUREANO CHAPEL: Religious architecture, located in front of the "Bosque de ola República." It has carved and golden tablets and was the first church constructed (1566).

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesSANTA BARBARA CHURCH: Religious architecture located on Cra 11, #16-62. Construction began in 1593 and ended in 1599. Here you can find the oldest ornaments of the Spanish crown.

VILLA DE LEYVA

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesVILLA DE LEYVA CATHEDRAL: By order of the King and his and his follower's money, construction began in 1608. On the door of the entrance to the sacristy is a painting of San Francisco Javier, painted by Gregorio Vasques Ceballos.

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesSAN AGUSTÍN TEMPLE: Founded in 1572 it's a place for the consecration of the Dominican Nuns -- the first community in Colombia.

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesMONIQUIRÁ CHURCH : Religious architecture, located 5 km from Villa de Leyva via santa Sofía. Constructed in 1553. Open to the public permanently (though there is no public transportation).

Turismo en Boyaca ColombiaNATURE

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesTEATINOS RIVER : Mountainous landscapes where the river runs. The river begins in the Lagoon of Teatinos and flows into the River Chicamocha. Crystal, cold, calm waters and a rocky river bank characterize the river where eucalyptus, pine, acacia and eureka trees abound. Here cattle are raised. The river runs at an altitude of 2,850 meters with an average temperature running between 12 - 8 degrees C.

turismo y guia de viajes en Boyaca ColombiaTurismo en Colombia guia de viajesCOCUY NATIONAL PARK: In the Sierra Nevada of Cocuy, Chita or Guicán, the park is bound by over 306,000 hectares and is located in the departments of Boyaca, Casanare, and Arauca. With altitudes from 600 to 5230 meters high, it has 18 snow-peaked mountains among them the Ritacua Blanco (5330 meters). Moreover, it has 14 mountain peaks that have varying levels of snow, 300 lagoons of glacier origin that feed near 80 rivers. The most phenomenal lagoons are the Verde Lagoons (3990 meters) and the Grande Lagoon of the Sierra and its mini-lagoons. Vegetation varies according to the altitude. Above tree line there are more than 250 species endemic to the region where animal species in via to extinction like the condors, eye-glassed bear, deer, and some kinds of birds and ducks. The climate is dry between January and March and the temperature varies between 8 and 23 degrees C in the Eastern part of the National Park. In areas over 4800 meters, the temperature remains 3 degrees C or below.

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesPISBA NATURAL NATIONAL PARK: Famous for the liberation armies that had to reach the summit of the mountains to win Colombia's independence, this National Park has rugged, harsh terrain from the Eastern Planes to Boyaca. 45,000 hectares of thermal ground and cold where the jungle rules. Above tree line, there are many lagoons and over 17 species of frailejones. You can camp and there is rustic lodging. It's humid in the Eastern part and dry on the West. Dry season is between December and March with the average temperature between 8 and 15 degrees C. Above 3500 meters, temperatures drop to between 5 and 8 degrees C.

turismo y guia de viajes en Boyaca ColombiaTurismo en Colombia guia de viajesIGUAQUE SANCTUARY OF FLORA AND FAUNA: Its harsh terrain covers 6750 hectares with altitudes from 2400 - 3800 meters high. Between its various lagoons, the Iguaque Lagoon is one of the most popular visitor's spots where the Muisca Indigenous Tribe was born. The flora and fauna are varied: white-tailed deer, foxes, monkeys, snakes, larks, hummingbirds and more. Here, the flora is exquisite bursting with anthuriums, orchids, frailejones, and more. Like Villa de Leyva, it's common to found marine fossils in this National Park. There is a camping zone and visitor's center. The climate varies from arid, and dry to bitter cold. The least rainy months are between January and March/September and December with the average temperature ranging from 8 to 13 degrees C.

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesSOCHAGOTA LAKE : Located in Paipa, it's the stage for all kinds of water sport competitions. Its beautiful landscape has been compared to some European regions.

Boyaca Colombia turismo y guia de viajes en Boyaca Colombia hoteles hospedajes hostales tours atractivosTurismo en Colombia guia de viajesTOTA LAGOON : A beautiful, pristine lagoon surrounded by mountains where you can eat some of the most delicious trout found in Colombia.

Turismo en Boyaca ColombiaMUSEUMS

TUNJA

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesMUSEUM/HOUSE OF THE FOUNDER GONZALO SUAREZ RENDON: Cra 9 #19-63, this was the only home of the founder. Constructed by the Spanish crown in 1540, this is one of the principal tourist attractions in Boyaca. 8:30 - 12:30, 2:00 - 6:00 pm.

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesMUSEUM OF COLONIAL ART: Artistic Colonial architecture, located in the Pedagogic and Technical University of Colombia, it holds one of the biggest collections of reproductions of master works, paintings, oil paintings, and art. Open during the academic school year.

VILLA DE LEYVA

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesMUSEUM AND CHURCH OF CARMEN: This museum is considered one of the biggest and best museums of religious art of the country. The church was constructed in 1845 where the Barefooted Carmelitas Monestery is located. In the inside of the church you can appreciate paintings of Vásquez Ceballos.

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesMUSEUM OF COLONIAL ART: Located in the Monestery of Santo Ecce Homo 10 km from Villa de Leyva. It has a collection of tablets, jewels, and paintings of Vasquez Ceballos. Open to the public 8:00 am - 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesPALEONTOLOGY MUSEUM: Just 1 km from Villa de Leyva, it's the most complete collection of fossils in Colombia -- pieces found around the Villa de Leyva area. Public access from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesTHE AMONITAS: Without a doubt, the most common fossil in Villa de Leyva is called "amonita". Visitors are surprised by the quantity and variety of the shells found throughout the region. You don't even need to look for them, as they are in the cobble-stoned streets and scattered throughout the region.

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Turismo en Boyaca ColombiaCONTEMPORARY STRUCTURES

TUNJA

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesFOUNTAIN OF DONATO: Located in the valley toward the north of Tunja and to the side of the central freeway. The name of this fountain is due to a Chibcha Legend and the incestuous relationship between a pair of Indigenous siblings.

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesCONVENT OF SAN AGUSTIN: One of the architectural jewels of Tunja and the country.


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Turismo en Boyaca ColombiaACTIVITIES


Turismo en Boyaca ColombiaFESTIVALS AND FAIRS

TUNJA

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesAGUINALDO BOYACENSE: Celebrated from the 16 - 22 of December, you can celebrate the Christmas season with the people from Boyaca. Street theater and carnivals, horse-drawn carriages, popular music and musical groups liven up the streets.

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesEASTER WEEK : During Easter week, religious processions take place in which important carved wood from the schools of Sevilla, Quiteña and Tunja are exhibited. Many cultural events.

VILLA DE LEYVA

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesFESTIVAL OF CARMEN

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesCONCURSO DE JARDINES

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesFERIA DEL TIESTO A MANO

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesCONCURSO DEL PESEBRE

Turismo en Colombia guia de viajesFESTIVAL DE LA COMETA

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Turismo en Boyaca ColombiaGASTRONOMY

 

The basic ingredients to every Boyaca meal are corn, tubers, and grains that help prepare arepas (the Colombian tortillas), empanadas, almojábanas and traditional soups like mazamorra (made of corn) and wheat-grain and barley soups.

In Tibasosa, don't forget to taste all the delicious delicacies made of Feijoa, a cold-climate guava produced in the region: meringue, juice, ice cream, cake, pie and more!

Turismo en Boyaca ColombiaTRANSPORTATION

 

Turismo en Boyaca ColombiaAir:
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