Travel Guide of Duitama in Colombia by Influencers and Travelers

Duitama is a city and municipality in the department of Boyacá. It is the capital of the Tundama Province. Duitama is located 195 kilometres northeast of Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia and 50 kilometres northeast of Tunja, the capital Boyacá.

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Duitama is a city in the northwestern part of the department of Boyaca, in north-central Colombia. It is located along the Chicamocha River, in the eastern Andes Mountains, at an altitude of 11,400 feet (2,530 meters) above sea level. Duitama is a seaside resort and a very important industrial area, with milling and cigar manufacturing being the main industries. The cathedral of Duitama is a very harmonious place with an amazing architecture where you can go to reflect and be at peace with yourself, around there is a great variety of restaurants and places to spend a pleasant time with family and friends. The city has many churches to visit with beautiful architecture typical of the region, such as the church La Trinidad Or Saint Lawrence Cathedral. The Plaza de los Libertadores is a very beautiful square, this is the main square of Duitama, wide and with a large tree in the center, where people can sit around. Surrounded by the cathedral of the city, good cafés and a variet​​y of businesses around it. On Sundays there are cultural events accompanied by regional gastronomy. It is a real meeting place where you must go to enjoy the city and what it has to offer. Sendero Ecologico La Zarza is a wonderful 4 miles (7 kilometers) trail, you should arrive prepared in time to enjoy each section, it is ideal to connect with nature, wind, water and sky and admire a spectacular view. It is very well signposted, so you won’t get lost, and the road is accessible to beginners. On your way you will meet splendid landscapes and numerous waterfalls. Another hike to do to discover the environment of the region is Cerro de Bolivar. It bears this name because it was chosen by Simon Bolivar to lead from this site the battle that was consolidated there, it is a place full of history, your guide will tell you what happened on the place where you walk. From this hill, you can appreciate a sensational panoramic view of Pantano de Vargas.

Frequently Asked Questions by Travelers planning a trip to Duitama

How far is Duitama from Bogota? What transportation is the most convenient to go there ?

Bogota is about 3 hours drive by car and bus from Duitama. By plane, the trip takes only 12 minutes, but it is probably not the most economical option.

What activities can I do in Bogota which is near Duitama ?

Bogota is a very big city, you have to go there if you stay in Duitama. You have to visit Cerro de Monserrate which is a church on a mountain in the middle of the city, something to impress you, then the Botero museum, the National Museum of Colombia or the Bolivar Square, there are many things to see in this city.

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