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Cities in Boyacá

Known for its colonial towns like Villa de Leyva, rich history of independence battles, and beautiful Andean landscapes.

Population: 1,259,601Surface: 23,189 km²
Tununguá

Tununguá

A lush tropical enclave in the Western province known for its citrus and coffee production.

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Motavita

Motavita

A quiet highland town with deep indigenous roots, offering panoramic views of the surrounding Andean valleys and traditional rural life.

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Ciénega

Ciénega

A natural paradise on the edge of the Mamapacha paramo, Ciénega is known for its misty lagoons and its incredible ecological richness.

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Tunja

Tunja

The capital of Boyacá and the highest capital city in Colombia. It features a rich colonial heritage, historic churches, and was built on the site of the ancient Muisca capital Hunza.

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Almeida

Almeida

A traditional Andean town set in the rugged Oriente province, Almeida is known for its peaceful rural atmosphere and scenic mountain views.

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Aquitania

Aquitania

Offers stunning panoramic views of Lake Tota, the largest lake in Colombia.

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Arcabuco

Arcabuco

A scenic mountain pass town famous for its traditional "almojábanas" and its status as a gateway to the oak forests and the IGUAQUE sanctuary.

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Berbeo

Berbeo

Nestled in the lush Lengupá region, Berbeo is a subtropical paradise celebrated for its coffee-growing hills and warm, welcoming climate.

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Betéitiva

Betéitiva

A historic rural town known for its traditional stone bridge and its quiet, authentic Andean atmosphere among green rolling hills.

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Boavita

Boavita

Nestled on the edge of dramatic canyons, Boavita offers some of the most spectacular mountain landscapes and traditional highland agriculture in the region.

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Boyacá

Boyacá

The historic namesake of the department, this peaceful colonial village preserves a quiet atmosphere and deep connection to the region's heritage.

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Briceño

Briceño

A high-altitude Andean town offering breathtaking mountain views and serene rural landscapes.

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Buena Vista

Buena Vista

Famous for its "Mirador" status, offering spectacular views of the Western Province valleys.

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Busbanzá

Busbanzá

As Colombia's smallest municipality, Busbanzá offers a perfectly preserved colonial charm and a peaceful life centered around its historic town square.

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Caldas

Caldas

A land of scenic agricultural landscapes and rolling green hills, Caldas is a traditional highland town with a deep connection to its cold-climate farms.

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Campohermoso

Campohermoso

Set in the dramatic Lengupá River valley, Campohermoso is a place of wild green beauty, where high mountains meet warm tropical lowlands.

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Cerinza

Cerinza

The capital of straw craftsmanship, Cerinza is famous for its intricate esparto basketry and its traditional Andean streets tucked between lush mountains.

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Chinavita

Chinavita

A peaceful municipality in the Neira province, Chinavita is characterized by its fertile green valleys and scenic rolling highland hills.

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Chiquinquirá

Chiquinquirá

The religious capital of Colombia, home to the majestic Basilica of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá and a center of spiritual pilgrimage.

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Chiscas

Chiscas

A high-altitude sanctuary on the edge of the Sierra Nevada, where rugged paramos and cold-climate endurance define the mountain landscape.

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Chita

Chita

Surrounded by majestic high-altitude mountains, Chita is a traditional northern hub known for its rugged landscapes and cold-climate rural heritage.

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Chitaraque

Chitaraque

A fertile valley town famous for its vast sugar cane plantations and its long tradition of producing high-quality panela.

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Chivatá

Chivatá

A traditional agricultural municipality characterized by its rolling green hills and its quiet, authentic Andean rural charm.

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Cómbita

Cómbita

A land of champions and the heart of Colombia's cycling heritage, set against a backdrop of cold-climate farms and expansive highland plains.

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Coper

Coper

A vibrant tropical town in the western emerald region, surrounded by lush vegetation and the intense activity of gemstone discovery.

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Corrales

Corrales

Known as the "City of Light," Corrales is a beautiful colonial town that shines with its historic architecture and its famous light festivals.

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Covarachía

Covarachía

Overlooking the majestic Chicamocha canyon, Covarachía offers dramatic dry-forest landscapes and steep, breathtaking Andean topography.

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Cubará

Cubará

A remote and spiritual territory bordering the Sarare region, home to the U'wa indigenous people and the wild beauty of the eastern plains edge.

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Cucaita

Cucaita

A tranquil village surrounded by scenic mountains and traditional Boyacense countryside.

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Cuítiva

Cuítiva

A charming colonial village near the shores of Lake Tota, Cuítiva is a historic stop known for its beautiful church and gateway to the high-latitude lake.

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Chíquiza

Chíquiza

A high-altitude sanctuary bordering the paramo, Chíquiza preserves a traditional rural atmosphere and is a gateway to the region's unique Andean biodiversity.

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Chivor

Chivor

Famed for its world-class emerald mines and the stunning La Esmeralda reservoir, Chivor is a place where rugged nature meets hidden treasures.

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Duitama

Duitama

Features the "Pueblito Boyacense," a charming area representing the architecture of the region's diverse towns.

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El Cocuy

El Cocuy

Gateway to the snow-capped Sierra Nevada del Cocuy, this charming colonial town features white-walled houses and emerald-green balconies.

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El Espino

El Espino

Situated at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy, El Espino offers stunning vistas of snow-capped peaks and traditional highland greenery.

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Firavitoba

Firavitoba

Home to one of the most magnificent neo-Gothic churches in the region, this town offers a peaceful heritage experience within its grand colonial plaza.

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Floresta

Floresta

Known for its fossils and peaceful colonial atmosphere.

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Gachantivá

Gachantivá

An ecological paradise known for its hidden waterfalls, oak forests, and diverse flora, perfect for nature lovers and trekkers.

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Gameza

Gameza

Famous for its historic "Piedras de Gámeza" and battle heritage.

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Garagoa

Garagoa

A vibrant town in the heart of the Tenza valley, surrounded by emerald mountains and famous for its traditional religious festivals.

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Guacamayas

Guacamayas

Renowned for its vibrant, colorful basketry crafts.

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Guateque

Guateque

The birthplace of Enrique Olaya Herrera, this historic town in the Tenza valley is known for its beautiful colonial plaza and firework traditions.

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Guayatá

Guayatá

Iconic for its giant bread (Pan de Guayatá) and mountain views.

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Güicán

Güicán

A stunning high-altitude gateway to the snow-capped Sierra Nevada del Cocuy, offering rugged trails and awe-inspiring mountain vistas.

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Iza

Iza

A peaceful colonial town known for its green hills and traditional dessert market.

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Jenesano

Jenesano

Celebrated as one of Boyacá's most beautiful villages, famous for its lush gardens, fruit orchards, and perfectly preserved colonial charm.

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Jericó

Jericó

A high-altitude town set in dramatic Andean paramos.

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Labranzagrande

Labranzagrande

A historic gateway to the eastern plains through the mountains.

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La Capilla

La Capilla

A peaceful town in the Oriente province with scenic hills.

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La Victoria

La Victoria

Located in the western emerald region with lush tropical landscapes.

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Macanal

Macanal

Perched high above the Chivor reservoir, Macanal offers some of the most dramatic water-and-mountain vistas in the entire department.

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Maripí

Maripí

Another key emerald-mining town in the western province.

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Miraflores

Miraflores

Located in the warm Lengupá province, Miraflores is famous for its citrus fruit orchards and its vibrant tropical Andean landscapes.

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Mongua

Mongua

Known for its indigenous heritage and the mysterious Laguna Negra.

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Monguí

Monguí

A "Pueblo Patrimonio" of Colombia, famous for its historic stone bridge and hand-stitched soccer ball industry.

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Moniquirá

Moniquirá

Known as the "Sweet Capital of Colombia" for its traditional bocadillo production, nestled in a lush green valley with a warm climate.

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Muzo

Muzo

The "Emerald Capital of the World," located in a rugged mountain region famous for producing the world's finest green gemstones.

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Nobsa

Nobsa

Renowned for its high-quality wool crafts, especially traditional ruanas and blankets.

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Nuevo Colón

Nuevo Colón

An agricultural jewel famous for its fruit orchards, where the landscape turns into a blossom-filled valley during the harvest seasons.

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Oicatá

Oicatá

A quiet agricultural town near Tunja with traditional rural charm.

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Otanche

Otanche

A rugged and tropical emerald-mining town, offering untamed natural beauty and deep green valleys in the heart of the Boyacá western province.

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Pachavita

Pachavita

A picturesque town in the Neira province with lush green valleys.

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Páez

Páez

Set in the rugged Lengupá region with subtropical biodiversity.

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Paipa

Paipa

Known for the serene Lake Sochagota and its relaxing medicinal thermal springs.

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Pajarito

Pajarito

The gateway to the Casanare plains, famous for its waterfalls.

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Panqueba

Panqueba

A traditional Andean town with scenic highlands in the Norte province.

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Pauna

Pauna

A tropical hub in the western province known for emeralds and agriculture.

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Paya

Paya

A historic town famous for the "Termópilas de Paya" battle site of the independence campaign.

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Pesca

Pesca

A peaceful colonial town with a grand plaza and beautiful Andean rolling hills.

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Pisba

Pisba

Set in the wild paramos of the Pisba National Park, an iconic site of the Liberation Campaign.

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Puerto Boyacá

Puerto Boyacá

A major river port on the Magdalena River, offering a tropical atmosphere and acting as a vital link between the Andean highlands and the Caribbean plains.

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Quípama

Quípama

A lush tropical town in the western province, known for emerald extraction.

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Ramiriquí

Ramiriquí

A historic center of agriculture and culture, known for its traditional corn-based gastronomy and its status as the cradle of the Southern Boyacá region.

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Ráquira

Ráquira

The craft capital of Boyacá, famous for its extremely colorful pottery shops and colonial charm.

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Rondón

Rondón

A traditional municipality in the Márquez province with deep green Andean valleys.

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Saboyá

Saboyá

A gateway to the majestic Andean oak forests, Saboyá offers a fresh mountain climate and beautiful ecological trails through high-altitude woods.

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Sáchica

Sáchica

Known for its unique Mediterranean-like atmosphere, desert landscapes, and historic church.

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Samacá

Samacá

A vital agricultural and industrial center, Samacá features a beautiful fertile valley known for its tradition of onion and coal production.

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San Eduardo

San Eduardo

A warm-climate town in the Lengupá region known for coffee production.

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San Mateo

San Mateo

A traditional town in the Norte province with deep colonial roots and high-altitude paramos.

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Santana

Santana

A major panela production hub surrounded by lush sugar cane plantations.

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Santa María

Santa María

A biodiversity hotspot in the Lengupá region with stunning waterfalls and dense forests.

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Santa Sofía

Santa Sofía

Famous for its impressive limestone caves and peaceful colonial atmosphere.

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Sativanorte

Sativanorte

Set in the rugged mountains of the Norte province, offering dramatic Andean scenery.

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Sativasur

Sativasur

A peaceful and authentic highlands town known for its hospitality and beautiful Andean landscapes.

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Siachoque

Siachoque

The "Potato Capital," where agricultural traditions run deep across its scenic highland plains and cold-climate rural landscapes.

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Soatá

Soatá

Known as the "City of Dates," Soatá is a vital highland hub featuring semi-dry tropical landscapes and the impressive backdrop of the Chicamocha canyon.

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Socotá

Socotá

The gateway to the pristine Pisba National Park, known for its high-altitude biodiversity.

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Socha

Socha

A historic town with rugged paramos, pivotal in the 1819 independence campaign.

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Sogamoso

Sogamoso

Home to the Sun Temple of the Muiscas, an important site of indigenous heritage.

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Somondoco

Somondoco

Nestled in the green hills of the Oriente province, famous for its temperate climate scenery.

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Sora

Sora

A peaceful Andean municipality characterized by its rolling green hills, traditional potato farms, and quiet colonial atmosphere.

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Sotaquirá

Sotaquirá

A peaceful Andean municipality characterized by its fertile dairy lands and its status as a producer of some of the region's finest cheeses.

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Soracá

Soracá

A deeply religious town surrounded by fertile wheat fields and scenic mountains, offering stunning views of the central Boyacá landscape.

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Susacón

Susacón

A town showcasing dramatic Andean canyons and rugged mountain topography in the Norte province.

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Sutamarchán

Sutamarchán

World-famous for its traditional "longaniza" sausages and its historic colonial architecture within a beautiful valley setting.

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Sutatenza

Sutatenza

Famous for its radio school heritage and its beautiful rolling green hills.

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Tasco

Tasco

An Andean town where coal mining heritage meets high-altitude paramo beauty.

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Tenza

Tenza

A master center of artisanal craftsmanship, Tenza is set within a breathtaking valley and is famous for its colorful basketry and colonial beauty.

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Tibaná

Tibaná

A fertile agricultural hub known for its scenic valleys and traditional Andean atmosphere.

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Tinjacá

Tinjacá

Reputed to have one of the best climates in the world, this peaceful village is known for its tagua crafts and beautiful flowered streets.

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Tipacoque

Tipacoque

Set in the unique dry tropical forest environment of the Chicamocha canyon region.

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Toca

Toca

Visit Toca in the Boyacá department.

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Tópaga

Tópaga

Known for its master stonemasons and its beautiful colonial art heritage.

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Tota

Tota

Set on the shores of Lake Tota, Colombia's largest lake, this town is famous for its cold-climate beauty and its scenic agricultural landscape.

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Turmequé

Turmequé

The birthplace of "Tejo," Colombia's national sport, this historic town preserves a deep cultural heritage and a vibrant colonial atmosphere.

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Tutazá

Tutazá

A high-altitude town famous for its traditional pottery and religious heritage.

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Umbita

Umbita

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Ventaquemada

Ventaquemada

The gastronomic gateway to Boyacá, world-famous for its traditional "arepas" and its proximity to the historic Puente de Boyacá.

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Viracachá

Viracachá

A peaceful Andean municipality known for its beautiful temperate valleys and traditional hospitality.

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Zetaquira

Zetaquira

A thermal paradise nestled in the Lengupá valley, known for its medicinal hot springs and its lush coffee-growing hills.

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Togüí

Togüí

Nestled in a lush subtropical valley, Togüí is celebrated for its warm climate and its traditional production of coffee and panela.

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Villa de Leyva

Villa de Leyva

Famous for its massive cobblestone plaza and beautifully preserved white colonial buildings.

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Paz de Río

Paz de Río

An industrial town dominated by iron ore mines and dramatic canyon cliffs.

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Santa Rosa de Viterbo

Santa Rosa de Viterbo

A town of profound history and judicial tradition, featuring beautiful colonial architecture and serene highland landscapes.

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San Pablo de Borbur

San Pablo de Borbur

Visit San Pablo de Borbur in the Boyacá department.

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San Luis de Gaceno

San Luis de Gaceno

A tropical gateway to the eastern plains with rich biodiversity and rolling hills.

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San José de Pare

San José de Pare

A fertile town in the Ricaurte province famous for sugar cane and panela.

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San Miguel de Sema

San Miguel de Sema

Known for its dairy industry and proximity to the scenic Lake Fúquene.

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Tuta

Tuta

A traditional agricultural town in the Tundama province with 16th-century colonial origins.

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Tibasosa

Tibasosa

A picturesque colonial town famous for its beautiful gardens and Feijoa fruit products.

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La Uvita

La Uvita

A traditional town in the Norte province with deep colonial roots.

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Belén

Belén

A historic and picturesque town known for its traditional leather handicrafts and its perfectly preserved colonial town square.

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