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    Boyaca practical Guide: All you need to know to visit Boyaca in Colombia

    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.

    Boyaca practical Guide: All you need to know to visit Boyaca 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.

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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

    Las Cabañas Hospedaje

    Eco Lodge

    Las Cabañas Hospedaje

    Individual wooden cabins for this unusual accommodation at the entrance to the village of Mongui

    Mongui

    Los recuerdos de Florito y Leo Hotel

    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 Mongui Plaza

    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 Otti Colonial

    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 Brisas del nevado

    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

    Hotel Pinares del Carrizalito

    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

    El caminante Hostal

    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

    Nibiru Hostal

    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 Casa Beija Flor

    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 Casa Cantabria

    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!