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Boyacá is a department in the Andino region of Colombia.

Cities

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Map
Map of Boyacá (department)
  • 1 Tunja – the department capital
  • 2 Boyacá – a colonial city near Tunja
  • 3 Chiquinquirá Chiquinquirá on Wikipedia – pilgrimage destination, it is home of Colombia's spiritual guide
  • 4 Ráquira – handcraft shopping capital of Colombia, also known for its breathtaking Andean mountain views
  • 5 Sogamoso – industrial city north of the department
  • 6 Villa de Leyva – a very authentic colonial town in the middle of a rural atmosphere. It is one of the most beautiful villages in Colombia and it is also recognized as a spiritual discovery destination.

Other destinations

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  • 1 Cocuy National Park – great trekking opportunities between lagunas and snow-capped summits of the Colombian Andes

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Get in

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Get around

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Convento de la Candelaria, outside Ráquira

Drink

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