- The 5 most attractive tourist towns in Boyacá
- 1- Villa de Leyva
- 2- Ráquira
- 3- El Cocuy
- 4- Paipa
- 5- Duitama
- References
The main towns in Boyacá to visit for their tourist attractions and beauty are: Villa de Leyva, Paipa, Ráquira, El Cocuy and Duitama, as well as the charming city of Tunja, capital of the department.
Boyacá is one of the most important tourist destinations in the country due to its history, since during the Colony and at the time of Independence it was one of the largest administrative, political, judicial and cultural centers of Colombia.
In its quiet towns full of history, the visitor enjoys a spectacular climate, its culinary and artisan traditions, various cultural manifestations and beautiful landscapes.
You may also be interested in the typical food of Boyacá.
The 5 most attractive tourist towns in Boyacá
1- Villa de Leyva
This town of Boyacá is located 40 km from Tunja, the capital of the department. It has great historical importance because it was founded in 1572 and declared a national monument in 1954.
In addition, it is considered one of the most beautiful traditional towns in Colombia. It has a marked colonial style in the architecture of its houses, buildings, museums, commercial stores and cobbled streets.
Its huge main square, with an area of 1.4 hectares, is always a very popular place for its inhabitants and for the dozens of tourists who visit this town at all times of the year.
It is surrounded by rural landscapes that combine the moor area with the desert areas. Very close to there the tomato festival is celebrated every year.
2- Ráquira
This charming and tiny colonial-style town is located near Villa de Leyva. What stands out the most about Ráquira is the color of its houses and artisan shops to serve tourists.
Not for nothing is it considered the capital of Colombian crafts; long before the Conquest and the Spanish colonization, its natives made clay pots.
In fact, the town's name means "city of pots" in the Muisca language. Its artisan production is exported to the United States and Europe.
3- El Cocuy
It is also known with the motto of "Ciudad Nevado, haven of peace." This town is of republican colonial architectural style in its urban area. The streets and houses of El Cocuy preserve their historical past.
Its calm and friendly people welcome foreign and national tourists who visit it every year to enjoy the traditions of Boyacá very well. From there you can take walks to the El Cocuy natural park and to the Sierra Nevada.
4- Paipa
It is a small and quiet town of no more than 27,000 inhabitants, but it is one of the main tourist destinations in Boyacá. It is famous for its hot springs, for its kind climate and attractive landscapes.
It is historically recognized throughout Colombia for its cheeses and almojábanas; also for the yuca bread and other products of the Boyacá cuisine.
All kinds of events are regularly held there, given that it has a first-rate hotel infrastructure.
5- Duitama
This city is also known as "The civic capital of Boyacá" or "The pearl of Boyacá." It is the most important land port in eastern Colombia due to its strategic geographic location.
It has a great tourist strength for its beautiful landscapes, as well as a rich cultural heritage that can be seen in its architectural and cultural heritage. It also stands out as a thriving center of commercial activity.
References
- A Traveler's Guide to the Towns of Boyaca, Colombia. Retrieved on November 15, 2017 from uncovercolombia.com
- Places of interest in Boyacá. Consulted of tripadvisor.com.ve
- Ráquira, the colorful artisan town of Colombia. Consulted of diariodelviajero.com
- Sierra Nevada del Cocuy, Güicán or Chita. Consulted of colombiaoculta.org
- Tourist sites of Boyacá. Consulted of viajesporcolombia.com
- Through the towns of Boyacá. Consulted of aviatur.com
- In search of the most beautiful town in Boyacá. Consulted of eltiempo.com