Curated Colombia itinerary
Boyacá Highlands & Crafts
Link Tunja with colonial plazas, pottery workshops, thermal highlands, mountain villages, and El Cocuy in a broad regional planning sequence across Boyacá.
Route sequence
Ordered stops
Follow the editorial order below, or open any stop directly in the interactive map.
- 1
Boyacá
Tunja
Discover Tunja, Boyacá, Colombia's highest department capital, where colonial mansions, Muisca heritage, sacred wells, museums, and independence routes turn a stopover into a layered cultural stay.
2Boyacá
Villa de Leyva
Step back in time in Villa de Leyva, a colonial treasure nestled in the heart of Boyacá. From its massive cobblestone plaza to prehistoric wonders.
3Boyacá
Ráquira
Journey to the most colorful town in Boyacá and discover the ancestral art of pottery that has defined Ráquira for generations.
4Boyacá
Paipa
A relaxed Boyacá highland escape combining thermal waters, Lake Sochagota, almojábanas, and the Pantano de Vargas monument.
5Boyacá
Monguí
Discover Monguí, one of Colombia's most beautiful colonial villages, where historic stone bridges meet the mystical Paramo de Ocetá in 2026.
6Boyacá and Arauca
El Cocuy National Park
A high Andean national park of glaciated peaks, páramo, and the Sierra Nevada de Güicán, Chita or Cocuy.
Guide required
Advance reservation, an authorized guide or interpreter, visitor induction, and accident and rescue insurance are required for the authorized trails.
Verify with Parques Nacionales Naturales de ColombiaReviewed 2026-07-23
Between stops
Transport and access
These are planning connections, not turn-by-turn directions. Confirm operators, schedules, road conditions, and access rules before travel.
- Road
TunjaVilla de Leyva
- Road
Villa de LeyvaRáquira
- Road
RáquiraPaipa
- Road
PaipaMonguí
- Road
MonguíEl Cocuy National Park
Allow a full regional transfer before beginning any authorized high-mountain trail.
Guide required
Advance reservation, an authorized guide or interpreter, visitor induction, and accident and rescue insurance are required for the authorized trails.
Verify with Parques Nacionales Naturales de ColombiaReviewed 2026-07-23