Boyaca is one of Angélica’s favorite departments in Colombia. We love the mountain landscapes, the traditional crafts, the culture and the atmosphere of the villages. Its people reflect a particular soul, a peasant soul, made up of hard work, cold and rain… and yet there’s a special warmth and kindness.
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Boyaca General information
Boyaca Travel Guide
The department of Boyaca lies to the north of Bogotá. Its cultural identity is so close to that of the neighboring department of Cundimarca (Bogotá) that it is referred to as the “Cundino-boyacense” culture.
It’s a mountainous, rural region, known for its potato crops and wool crafts, and boasts some of the highest villages in Colombia.
- Foundation: 7 de agosto de 1539
- Capital : Tunja
- Natural region: Andes
- Population: 1.2 million
- Average altitude: 2.400 m
- Highestpeak: Ritacuba Blanco (5330m)
- General climate: high mountain tropical climate
- Averageminimum temperature: 8°C
- Average maximum temperature : 17°C
- Dry season: December to February
- Rainy season: March to November (peaks in April, May, October and November)
Best things to do in Boyaca
Boyaca Travel Guide
Boyaca is a magnificent department where the mountains rule the landscape. But the department’s high altitude makes for a very different landscape from that of Colombia’s other mountainous regions.
You’ll find sublime villages that have kept their colonial heritage intact, such as Villa de Leyva and Mongui. Boyaca also offers a wealth of hiking opportunities, whether in the El Cocuy natural park, the Paramo de Oceta or the Iguaque.
Best places to visit in Boyaca
- Villa de Leyva
- Raquira
- Paramo de Iguaque
- Puente Boyaca
- Iza
- Laguna de Tota
- Mongui
- Paramo de Oceta
- El Cocuy Natural Park
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How to get to Boyaca in Colombia
Boyaca Travel Guide
The department of Boyaca is easily accessible from Bogota or Bucaramanga. Its geographical location allows us to include it in some very interesting loops, including Santander and Casanare.
Getting to Tunja by bus
Bus terminal
- Address: Carrera 7 No. 16-40 Oficina 21
- Tel: 7433203
- Mobile : 316 4734956
BUS | Bogota – Tunja
- Duration: approx. 3 hours
- Fare: approx. $20.000 COP
- Company: Copetran, Cootransbol, Rápido Duitama
BUS | Bucaramanga – Tunja
- Duration: approx. 7 hours
- Fare: approx. $70.000 COP
- Company: Copetran, Concorde
BUS | San Gil – Tunja
- Duration: approx. 4 hours
- Fare : about $60.000 COP
- Company: Concorde
Getting to Boyaca by plane
A new airport has recently opened in Paipa, and the Clicair airline will be offering flights from Medellin and Bucaramanga.
Paipa airport
- Name : Juan José Rondón
- Code : RON
- Address: Paipa
FLIGHT | Medellin – Paipa
- Duration: 1h40
- Fare: approximately $315.000 COP
- Airline : Clicair
FLIGHT | Bucaramanga – Paipa
- Duration : about 45 min.
- Fare : approx. $260.000 COP
- Airline : Clicair
Where to stay in Boyaca
Boyaca Travel Guide
Our selection of accommodations close to Boyaca’s tourist attractions.
Mongui
Eco Lodge
Las Cabañas Hospedaje
Individual wooden cabins for this unusual accommodation at the entrance to the village of Mongui
Mongui
Finca
Los recuerdos de Florito y Leo Hotel
An accommodation recommended by our readers, offering comfortable rooms with mountain views and a warm welcome.
Mongui
Hotel
Hotel Mongui Plaza
This is certainly the best-located hotel in Mongui, opening directly onto the village’s main square, opposite the cathedral. Beautiful colonial house, heating, hot water, breakfast, everything you need for a pleasant stay.
Mongui
Hotel
Hotel Otti Colonial
The Hotel Otti Colonial is one of Mongui’s best-known hotels, located in the historic center just a stone’s throw from the Puente Calicanto, offering attractive rooms and a warm welcome from the owners.
El Cocuy
Hotel
Hotel Brisas del nevado
Located a little higher up, in Guican, the Brisas del nevado hotel welcomes you in a very mountain chalet atmosphere. The owner will prepare delicious meals and help you prepare for your hikes.
El Cocuy
Finca
Hotel Pinares del Carrizalito
A house full of light and life and a fabulous view of the valley! This is what awaits you just a few km from El Cocuy. A family welcome and the opportunity to take advantage of the owners’ valuable advice and contacts to go hiking.
El Cocuy
Hostal
El caminante Hostal
A hostal recommended by one of our readers, low prices and like almost all the accommodations on site have guides available to accompany you on the various hikes in El Cocuy.
Villa de Leyva
Hostal
Nibiru Hostal
A well-decorated hostel with great facilities at a great price. The house is modern, clean, the breakfast is top-notch and the owners are very friendly!
Villa de Leyva
Hostal
Hostal Casa Beija Flor
Communal areas that make you want to chill out, clean rooms and bathrooms, a friendly welcome… that’s what you’d expect from a good hostal!
Villa de Leyva
Hotel
Hotel Casa Cantabria
A hotel recommended by our readers, located two blocks from Villa de Leiva’s main square, this beautiful colonial house offers excellent value for money. Special mention for the small roof terrace!