Guía para viajar a los pueblos de Boyacá

Viaja por los pueblos de Boyacá, sus paisajes pintorescos y con un contraste mágico, que lo han convertido en uno de los destinos turísticos más completos de Colombia. Una tierra de artesanos y dónde  prevalece la importancia de las tradiciones. Edificios coloniales, iglesias y conventos que cuentan una parte de la historia de este país.

Boyacá is located 114 kilometers and a little more than two and a half hours from Bogotá and our recommendation is that you make a minimum of a three-day trip.

Te contamos de un recorrido de cuatro días que te proponemos hacer, Según tu tiempo y tus anhelos podrás elegirlo todo o armarlo como prefieras, ¡recuerda que con Go & Travel podrás diseñarlo a tu medida! 👈🏼.

Day 1

Like any trip, we recommend you to start early in the morning. The first stop we suggest you to make is not in Boyacá, but on the way and not to be missed, is the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. Then you could continue visiting the mines of Nemocón if you like mines or continue directly to Cucunubá, Ráquira and finally reach Villa de Leyva and spend the night in this spectacular place.

Day 2

Enjoy the morning visiting Villa de Leyva and in the afternoon travel to Paipa and end the day in a SPA hotel with hot springs.

Day 3

Early morning departure to visit Duitama, the Pueblito Boyacense, Tibasosa and Monguí. Then continue with a short visit to Iza and end the day at Laguna de Tota.

Day 4

Enjoy a morning at Laguna de Tota, and when you consider it appropriate, return to Bogota or your next destination. If you have more time, we recommend adding a night to visit El Cocuy. If you don't know how to plan this trip, write us directly to our whatsapp or instagram and we will be happy to help you.

ZIPAQUIRÁ

A territory with 12,000 years of history, ancestral cultures that found their cultural, economic and social strength in the exploitation of salt. In addition, the communal revolution met in this town to start planning the independence of Colombia. Discovering this municipality, its history, its marvelous Salt Cathedral 180 meters underground, its forest reserve and cultural heritage makes us see that ancient Colombia, a thriving and hard-working country.

Zipaquirá is located at a distance of 49 kilometers from Bogotá D.C. with a travel time that can be between 45 and 90 minutes depending on the traffic.

• Average temperature: 6 °C to 18 °C
• Altitude: 2,650 m a.s.l.

How to get to Zipaquirá?

From the Bogotá Transportation Terminal:

The terminal is located at Diagonal 23 No. 69 - 55 - Sector Salitre; you will have to go to module 3 (red) and take an Intermunicipal bus to Zipaquirá. These buses have a departure frequency of approximately 45 minutes and a travel time of 2 hours depending on traffic.

By private car from Bogotá

You must go to the North highway passing the Portal del Norte of Transmilenio, follow the highway passing the toll of the Andes and the Centro Chía shopping center, then take the variant of Cajicá, where you will find the campus of the Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, follow this road and finally you will arrive to Zipaquirá.

What to do in Zipaquirá?

The most important thing to see in this place is undoubtedly the Salt Cathedral. Declared the first wonder of Colombia in 2007, the current Salt Cathedral was inaugurated in 1995, after four years of work by 192 miners. The grandeur of the construction can be seen in the cross of its altar, the largest salt cross built underground. But it is not only the cross, but also the three naves: of birth, on the left; of life, in the center; and of death, on the right. Not to mention the Stations of the Cross that lead into the cathedral from the entrance. Entrance fee: from $29.000 COP.

The Salt Park came into the world to unite all cultures through salt. It is carved entirely out of salt, is unique in its kind and presents its visitors with an unparalleled majesty. 180 meters underground is a place away from the everyday and invites reflection, self-discovery and inner encounter with the spiritual part.

Other places you could visit are: The Plaza Museo Arqueológico, the Museo El colegio de Gabo, the Plaza de Los Mártires Zipaquireños, the Plaza de los Comuneros and the Catedral Diocesana.

The mining and salt exploitation tradition is paid tribute to in its cultural salt festival held between October 17 and 11.

NEMOCÓN SALT MINE

The Nemocón salt mine with more than 500 years of history underground has become a new tourist attraction in Colombia; a natural wonder that surprises for its vernacular architecture, material testimony of the traditional subway mining. Inside you will find the salt waterfall with more than 80 years old and the spring or well of desires that are some of the scenarios to discover. This is an unforgettable walk to the depths of the earth descending through mining tunnels that support the mountain.

• Average temperature: 5 °C to 15 °C
• Altitude: 2,900 m a.s.l.

How to get to Nemocón?

To get to the Nemocón salt mine from the city of Bogotá, you must take a bus from the Transmilenio bus station to the municipality of Nemocón, this ticket costs approximately $8,000 COP per person. The trip takes about one hour. If you travel by bus to Nemocón it leaves approximately every hour, so another option is to take a bus to Zipaquirá and from there another one to Nemocón for a cost of $3.000 COP per person.

To go to this place you can also take a tourist train from Bogota (the trip takes two hours from the Usaquen station), you can visit stations of the Stations of the Cross under the effect of colored lights and, in addition, a 3D movie about the extraction of salt is presented.

What to do in Nemocón?

Underground you can enjoy a different experience. In the cathedral you can enjoy the majesty of the cathedral and its impressive facilities. And in the mine you can enjoy the experience of being a miner. In the miner's route the tour lasts approximately between 35 minutes and 1 hour, you can recognize some geological formations of the Salt; unique viewpoints to observe the deposit of the Cascada de Sal and the Archangel Custodian (Guardian Angel), among other spaces that are part of the construction of the mine and its elements such as the pneumatic hammers used by miners in those times of exploitation. The possibility of feeling like a miner and going through dark tunnels that are illuminated with a special lamp in the helmet is something that enchants visitors to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira in Colombia. Admission from $29.000 COP.

CUCUNUBÁ

Cucunubá is synonymous of traveling to the history of our country, more exactly to the colonial times, where you will find a diaphanous and unpretentious architecture, with white houses that contrast perfectly with the clay tiles and green frames for the windows. From these houses you can see friendly families that make the tourist feel good, besides this beautiful municipality is supported by a stone floor that marks the way to better times.

What to do in Cucunubá?

Cucunubá has a magic of yesteryear that enchants all visitors, its cobblestone streets and perfectly preserved houses recall its colonial era. To start enjoying the destination we recommend you to visit the main park, visit the church Divino Salvador and enjoy the crafts of the sector where wool is the protagonist.

Al observar el Valle de Ubaté y sus alrededores te recomendamos visitar el cerro de la Capilla de Lourdes. Para disfrutar de la parte más natural de Cucunubá te recomendamos visitar la cascada la chorrera, esta tiene una caída de 3 m. También puedes ir al cerro de las tres cruces y a la laguna de Cucunubá.

Cucunubenses annually celebrate their international festival of Andean and Amerindian music, which floods every corner with its sound waves. Notes plucked from the earth where young people take over the town and the older ones delight with this beautiful music that evokes a united Latin America, groups from all over Colombia and some guest countries awaken the senses of a prosperous land waiting to be rediscovered by visitors.

• Average temperature: 6 °C to 18 °C
• Altitude: 2,568m asl.

How to get to Cucunubá?

Cucunubá is a municipality of Cundinamarca, located in the province of Ubaté, only 88 km north of Bogotá. The approximate duration of the trip is 1h 49 min. The route by which you should start the trip is leaving at 127th street.

RACHIRA

Ráquira is a beautiful town in Boyacá, a jewel in every sense, full of tradition, culture and beautiful places to discover. One of the things that make this unique town famous, are the entire streets of handicrafts where you can find all kinds of objects created from baked clay. Ráquira is known as the handicraft capital of Colombia.

In Muisca language Chibcha means city of pots, and precisely that is what you will see in every corner; beautiful clay pots of its ocher color and many others painted in different colors and shapes.

• Average temperature: 8 °C to 21 °C
• Altitude: 2,150 meters above sea level

How to get to Ráquira?

Ráquira is located 55 kilometers from Tunja, the capital of Boyacá. To get to Ráquira by public transportation is not very easy, due to the infrequency of buses that leave to the municipality, however, it is possible to do so. Of course, the easiest option is to go to the transportation terminal in Tunja, and take a bus to Ráquira, but if you are in another city like Bogotá, for example, it is best to take a bus from Bogotá to Chiquinquirá and then from Chiquinquirá to Ráquira. You can also find transportation options from Villa de Leyva.

What to do in Ráquira?

One of the most interesting things to do in the town is to discover the meaning of every shape, color, flavor and smell that you find in this place. To begin your tour of the handicraft capital of Colombia you should start at the main square, where you will discover the main buildings of the town, such as the church. Also, in the square, you will see a sample of great crafts showing the main trades and traditions of Ráquira. You can continue your trip by visiting one of the pottery workshops in Ráquira, but the most fun is that you can make your own pottery and take it home.

Another must-see in Ráquira is the Church of San Antonio and the La Candelaria Monastery, located 5 kilometers from the town; a construction of the XVI century, which preserves in its interior beautiful paintings, altarpieces, canvases, sculptures and many other colonial works. Nearby is the Candelaria Desert, a beautiful natural landscape of great shapes and many mysteries. If you love to see the stars and discover the mysteries of the cosmos, there is another place you cannot miss in Ráquira. It is the so-called Patio de Brujas, an astronomical observatory where you can do various related activities, and also has a fantastic sundial.

VILLA DE LEYVA

Considered one of the most beautiful colonial towns in Colombia, Villa de Leyva seems to have been frozen in time. Declared a national monument in 1954, the town has retained its colonial charm, as evidenced by its typical architecture, characterized by its lime-walled buildings, paved streets, its majestic Plaza Mayor "the largest in Colombia". The city is also one of the favorite destinations for the inhabitants of Bogota, they love to spend their weekends there.

• Average temperature: 10 °C to 22 °C
• Height: 2,149 m a.s.l. m.

How to get to Villa de Leyva?

If you take the route Bogotá - Tunja - Villa de Leyva. You must leave Bogota by the North highway. After that take the road that has a direct route to Tunja. After arriving take the road that communicates with Chiquinquirá, and before Sáchica you must turn off to Villa de Leyva. To find out which one it is and not to get lost, you must take into account that it is just after the toll.

What to do in Villa de Leyva?

The quintessential plan to do in Villa de Leyva is to walk through its streets and admire the beauty of the place. The first place you should visit is the main square, one of the largest in America. Exactly in the middle of the square, you will find a water fountain, which has existed for 4 centuries. Then let yourself be carried away by the cobblestone streets, full of small restaurants, cafes and museums. Places you should visit are: Conjunto Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Parque Antonio Ricaurte and Casa Museo Antonio Ricaurte, the Antonio Nariño Park and Museum (free admission).

On the outskirts of town you should visit: The beautiful views of the Mirador del Santo, the Terracotta House (The largest pottery in the world), the Archaeological Park of Monquirá and the blue wells.

Villa de Leyva has three representative festivities: the Astronomy Festival during the month of January or February, the Tree Festival held annually during the month of October and the Festival of Lights, this is perhaps one of the most famous and beautiful festivals of Villa de Leyva where you welcome the Christmas season from 7 to 8 December in the Plaza Mayor.

Where to sleep?

Hotel Duruelo, La Casa del Árbol, Hotel El Giro, Hotel y Spa Getsemani, Mansion Museo del Chocolate, Bosque de Piedra Glamping, Hotel La Hormiga or Casa del Arte.

PAIPA

Located 40 km north of Tunja, 40 minutes from Tunja and three hours from Bogota. Paipa is known for its hot springs. In this municipality, an important part of Colombia's history can be appreciated: here took place the Battle of Pantano de Vargas, which was fundamental to obtain the Independence. The municipality of Paipa is located in the Sogamoso Valley, one of the most important internal valleys of the Andean region.

• Average temperature: 7 °C to 20 °C
• Altitude: 2,525m asl.

How to get to Paipa?

To get to Paipa you can leave from Bogota, where you can take a direct bus to Paipa from the Salitre Terminal. The fare starts at $21,000 COP and the trip takes approximately three hours. If you are in the department of Boyacá, you can take a bus from Tunja for approximately COP $6,000 at the terminal of this city. Another option within the department is to leave from Duitama to Paipa, for approximately COP $2,000 each ticket.

What to do in Paipa?

Among all the things you can do in Paipa highlights its beautiful historic center, full of hundreds of houses of colonial architecture, such as the Casona del Salitre, where you can enjoy the hot springs and also has accommodation, hacienda dating from the seventeenth century. Continuing with the line of history and heritage of Paipa, you can not miss the monument of the Lanceros in the Pantano de Vargas. Another of the great attractions of Paipa is the Sochagota Lake, a huge body of water where you can spend an excellent afternoon, taking a boat ride or practicing water sports.

An event where the roots of the inhabitants of Paipa and nearby municipalities are appreciated is the National Festival of the ruana, the pañolón, the almojábana and the amasijo, which takes place every year in March. The event includes a sheep shearing contest, a handicrafts fair, a gastronomic exhibition, and a peasant music contest.

Where to sleep?

Hotel Hacienda El Salitre

DUITAMA AND PUEBLITO BOYACENSE

Duitama is the second most important city in Boyacá, and one of the largest. Among its streets and corners the history of Colombia is kept. This municipality is considered the jewel of the department and with good reason because all its landscapes, streets and houses fall in love from the first moment. Visiting Duitama is one of the unmissable trips in your visit to Boyacá.

• Average temperature: 7 °C to 19 °C
• Height: 2,590 m a.s.l.

How to get to Duitama?

Duitama is located 193 kilometers from Bogotá and 58 kilometers from Tunja, the capital of the department of Boyacá. From Bogotá to Duitama you can take a direct bus from Terminal Salitre. This trip takes a little over three hours and the cheapest ticket to Duitama is approximately $30.000 COP. Buses are leaving every 15 minutes. On the other hand, to get to Duitama from Tunja, the fare is approximately $5.500 COP and the trip takes approximately one hour.

What to do in Duitama?

The first thing you should do when you arrive is walk through its cobblestone streets and contemplate its beautiful colonial houses, full of colors and plants. Enjoy the Plaza de los Libertadores, located in the heart of the municipality and where you will find the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, a beautiful Romanesque style construction in carved limestone.

Another of Duitama's main attractions and a must-see is the Pueblito Boyacense, a neighborhood that replicates some of the most famous and visited towns in Boyacá. It consists of seven blocks and just over 100 houses. The towns represented in Duitama's Pueblito Boyacense are Villa de Leyva, Tibasosa, Tenza, El Cocuy, Sáchica, Monguí and Ráquira.

To enjoy the nature of this place we recommend visiting the Sanctuary of Fauna and Flora of Virolín, the Páramo La Rusia and/or the Páramo Pan de Azúcar, these are incredible places where you can breathe fresh air, connect with nature and enjoy beautiful landscapes.

MONGUÍ,

A 97 kilómetros de Tunja encontrarás un lugar de ensueño, un pueblo con unos paisajes sorprendentes que te harán querer conocer cada uno de sus rincones. Disfrutar de una de las arquitecturas coloniales más atractivas de Boyacá y de una rica tradición artesanal.

Es un lugar con casas coloniales, calles empedradas y una vista impresionante. Su cultura ha sabido mantener sus costumbres y orgullosamente las expone al mundo. Por ejemplo, mantiene el hábito de usar ruana diariamente, este poncho hecho de lana que caracteriza a los campesinos boyacenses. Asimismo, comercializa de manera masiva este atuendo, para que sus visitantes logren llevarse una parte importante de su esencia. Una curiosidad de este pueblo, de la Red de Pueblos Patrimonio de Colombia, es que todos los días a partir de las 8 de la mañana suena su himno a través de los parlantes del Palacio de Gobierno.

• Average temperature: 5 °C to 15 °C
• Altitude: 2,900 m a.s.l.

How to get to Monguí?

From Bogotá there is a wide range of daily buses to Sogamoso, all of them operated by Libertadores and costing $35,000 COP. There is a Bucaramanga - Sogamoso route, covered by Copetrán with three daily routes, all at $80,000 COP. Logically, there is a route from Tunja, capital of the department, although there is only one trip per day. This trip is also operated by Copetrán and costs $10,000 COP.

Once in Sogamoso, getting to Monguí is very easy. It is a distance that does not exceed 20 kilometers and can be reached in approximately 40 minutes. Given the proximity, there are several small buses that connect both destinations, all with prices around $10,000 COP.

What to do in Monguí?

Monguí está hecho para revivir la historia y las tradiciones de su pasado indígena, artesanal y colonial. Para empezar a disfrutar te recomendamos recorrer sus calles y explorar algunas construcciones que datan de los siglos XVI y XVII. Debes visitar la Basílica Menor De Nuestra Señora De Monguí, El Convento De Los Franciscanos. También debes cruzar El Puente Colonial De Calicanto construido por la tribu Sanoha bajo la orden de la colonia española. Monguí en Colombia se destaca por la construcción de balones y ver sus artesanos es algo que no te puedes perder. En Monguí hay cerca de 20 pequeñas empresas especializadas en la confección de balones cosidos a mano. Una técnica manual que garantiza la dureza y la calidad del balón; de hecho, Monguí surte al menos el 25% de la demanda nacional de balones.

Desde Mongui también puedes hacer Trekking en El Páramo De Ocetá, considerado el más bello del mundo. Allí encontrarás un hermoso valle de frailejones rodeado de callejones de piedra, cascadas, lagunas y miradores naturales que te dejarán sin aliento.

El sendero que puedes transitar por el páramo de Ocetá es de alta dificultad, son 12 kilómetros de distancia, el recorrido dura unas 8 horas y durante la caminata alcanzarás una altura máxima de 3.915 metros sobre el nivel del mar.

To honor its tradition of artisans in the manufacture of balloons in August, Monguí dresses up for its visitors in its Feria del Balón.

IZA

Iza es un municipio colombiano en la provincia de Sugamuxi, Boyacá. Está a unos 90 kilómetros al oriente de Tunja. Es una ciudad tranquila, famosa por sus postres. Fue uno de los primeros municipios en Colombia en prohibir los platos de icopor, eligiendo opciones más sostenibles.

En el idioma Chibcha, IZA significa “LUGAR DE CURACIÓN”. El maestro y dios Muisca BOCHICA vivió sus últimos días en Iza. Dejó la huella de uno de sus pies en una piedra. Esta piedra atrae a indígenas embarazadas que raspan el polvo y lo mezclan con agua del río para tener un buen parto.

• Average temperature: 14.5°C
• Altitude: 2,560 meters above sea level

How to get to Iza?

To visit this town, considered one of the most beautiful in Boyacá, you can board a bus in the municipality of Sogamoso, the trip takes 30 minutes and the ticket costs $3,000 COP. In Iza you can take a bus to Playa Blanca for $6.500 COP. Iza during the week is extremely quiet, if you are happy with colonial towns untouched by mass tourism, spend at least one night in this beautiful place.

What to do in Iza?

Si quieres conocer Iza en un día o en varios, lo primero que te recomendamos es recorrer el Centro Histórico. Verás la Iglesia del Divino Salvador, y luego pasar por el Lago de Tota y Playa Blanca, el cual está a 30 minutos en carro. También, podrás encontrar algunos talleres donde aún se practica el arte del tejido en lana, un oficio por el cual se caracterizan los pueblos de Boyacá. Se utilizan tejidos artesanales en lana 100% de oveja y tintura a base de plantas.

A plan to do after touring the historic center, can be to take a break in the thermal baths of El Batán which is 12 minutes away, or in the thermal baths of Erika which are 5 minutes away from Iza, in both you can relax in its waters with iron and sulfur minerals.

TOTA LAGOON

It is the largest in Colombia and the third largest in Latin America. Its 60 square kilometers make it a paradise, with colorful waters and a touch of magic in its white sand beaches, also known as the beach of the cold. With an area of about 70 square kilometers, it is the largest lake in Colombia. There, travelers rest their eyes on the mirror of water, which reflects the blue of the sky when the clouds move away. The lake has an average depth of 58 meters.

The Tota Lagoon is one of the most attractive places in the department of Boyacá to spend some time with the family or stay there for a few nights and enjoy the peace of the environment and its green landscapes. The story goes that Tota was one of the sanctuaries for the worship of the Muisca Indians and a place of myths and legends.

• Average temperature: 14 °C to 16 °C
• Altitude: 3,015 m a.s.l. m

How to get to Tota?

Desde Bogotá, toma la autopista norte. El viaje dura unas 4 horas. Desde Tunja, son 2 horas por carretera. Pasa por Sogamoso, Iza y Cuitiva hasta llegar al pueblo de Tota y luego a la laguna.

Puedes practicar deportes acuáticos y pescar. También puedes navegar por la laguna y caminar por el bosque. Acampar y disfrutar de Playa Blanca, la única playa fría en Colombia, son opciones excelentes. Al navegar, visita las islas de la laguna: El Sagrario de los Milagros, San Pedro, Cerro Chino, Santo Domingo, la isla del Amor y la Ballena.

Where to sleep in Tota Lagoon?

Los hospedajes recomendados son La Quinta Glamping, Camping Los Balcones, Bahía Serena, Big Day Hotels, El Arca de Noah y Refugio Génesis.

EL COCUY NATIONAL NATURAL PARK

El Cocuy National Natural Park is one of the most beautiful natural areas of Boyacá and all of Colombia. It is a perfect place to know the snow in Colombia and of course in the department of Boyacá. The Nevado El Cocuy is a very special park, because in addition to its perpetual snow and places it has, there is an amazing fauna.

The National Natural Park El Cocuy, reaches 5,330 meters above sea level, has more than 306,000 hectares, with 25 snow-capped peaks and about 30 km long, which makes it the largest glacier mass located in South America. This is a place you cannot miss if you are traveling in Boyacá and enjoy ecotourism.

• Average temperature: 0 °C to 19 °C
• Altitude: 600 - 5,300 meters above sea level.

How to get to Cocuy National Natural Park?

Para llegar al Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy, lo mejor es salir desde Tunja. Desde allí, debes dirigirte a los municipios de Cocuy o Güicán de la Sierra. Estos son los puntos de entrada al parque.

Es recomendable llegar a estos municipios una noche antes de tu visita. Esto te ayudará a adaptarte a la altura y evitar el mal de montaña. Además, podrás descansar bien y estar listo para la aventura. Aprovecha para conocer Cocuy o Güicán de la Sierra, que son pueblos muy bellos y tradicionales.

Si vienes de Bogotá, llega a Tunja y toma un bus directo a El Cocuy o Güicán de la Sierra. El costo de entrada al parque es de $25.000 COP para colombianos o extranjeros miembros de la CAN; $34.500 COP para mayores de 25 años o extranjeros de países CAN; y $71.000 COP para extranjeros de países fuera de la CAN.

Please note that in addition to the entrance fee you must purchase an accident insurance. This insurance costs $7.000 COP. In addition, remember that to visit El Cocuy Natural Park you must make a reservation and pay the entrance fee one month in advance. To enter El Cocuy, you must have a local guide.

Recommendations for a visit to Cocuy National Natural Park

El Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy tiene muchísimos lugares preciosos para visitar y no solo se trata de nieve; aunque este es un atractivo único en el mundo. El parque tiene algunos, miradores, valles de frailejones, entre otros atractivos.

Por esto hay varios senderos habilitados que están clasificados por el nivel de complejidad, esto quiere decir que no importa tu estado físico, puedes conocer este fascinante lugar. No se recomienda la entrada al parque a menores de 10 años, o personas con discapacidades físicas, problemas cardiovasculares o respiratorios, mujeres embarazadas o adultos mayores.

• If you want to climb up to the snow, you must have good equipment, be experienced and hire a specialized guide. In the surrounding towns you will find all the necessary equipment.
• It is recommended to hydrate with at least four liters of water per day.
• Regardless of the weather conditions, national parks, it is recommended that the visitor always use a sunscreen of factor 50 or higher. NOT less.
• You are not allowed to sleep in Nevado El Cocuy, but if you want to spend the night, you can do so in the town of Cocuy or Güicán.
• The best time to visit El Cocuy Natural Park is from December to March, which is the dry season in the area.

IGUAQUE FLORA AND FAUNA SANCTUARY

It is located at the southern end of one of the inner mountain foothills of the eastern Cordillera, which is distributed between the departments of Boyacá and Santander. The axis of this chain covers the area commonly known as the moorland and forest corridor Iguaque, Guantiva, La Rusia.

The Iguaque Lagoon is one of the mythical centers of the world. It is the origin of the legend of Bachué "Good Woman", mother goddess of the Muiscas. This sanctuary was consecrated to the ancient Muisca gods and it is not unusual for ceremonies with gold offerings to be held in its lagoons for the gods Sué and Chía. Pilgrimages to these sacred lagoons cleanse the soul and purify the spirit.

• Average temperature: 13 °C
• Altitude: 3,800 m a. s. n. m.

How to get to the Iguaque Flora and Fauna Sanctuary?

The western sector of the reserve is located 8 km from Villa de Leyva, on the road that leads to Arcabuco. In the Cane sector there is a detour, which after about 5 km to the east, leads to the Ministry of the Environment's Chaina cabin.

Another entrance leads to the Carrizal administrative center. It is reached by the same road, but turning off 3 km to the east at the Los Naranjos site, km. 12.

From the eastern sector there are several access roads, such as the detour in Casablanca (kilometer 20 of the road from Tunja to Arcabuco). After crossing Vergara and Cerro, take the trails and bridle paths until arriving to the Sanctuary.

What to do in the Iguaque Flora and Fauna Sanctuary?

En este sagrado Santuario, puedes hacer caminatas ecológicas. Los senderos duran aproximadamente 2 horas. Estos caminos te llevan a la Laguna de Iguaque. La laguna es una de las ocho del Santuario. Según la mitología Muisca, allí surgió Bachué con un niño. Cuando el niño creció, tuvo hijos con ella. Juntos poblaron la tierra. El principal objetivo del Santuario es preservar el Bosque Andino. Hay una gran variedad de flora y fauna. Además, hay corrientes de agua abundantes. Los suelos y la vegetación son diversos.

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