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The 5 Towns of Boyacá in Colombia, to Visit this New Year's Eve

The Department of Boyacá is recognized for its charming colonial towns that attract national and international tourists.

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1. Villa de Leyva: Traveling to the Villa de Santa María de Leyva is like traveling through time, one of the few places in the world where so much history and culture converges and is concentrated in the middle of a majestic natural landscape, surprising for its beautiful colonial style, with cobblestone streets that date back to another era and buildings that protect an immense historical and cultural legacy.

Plaza principal Villa de Leyva / Foto Gobernación de Boyacá

2. Paipa: It is a municipality of Boyacá, previously a pre-Hispanic town inhabited by the Paipa tribe, whose name means "father of the father." It is known for its hot springs, festivals and the Vargas Pantano Monument. Here you cannot miss the gastronomic spectacle that begins with the almojábana, the cassava bread, the masato and the cheese. This being an ideal destination for rest.

Parque Principal de Paipa / Foto: Gobernación de Boyacá

3. Ráquira: It is famous for its ceramic crafts and its colorful streets, the magic of clay has taken over its inhabitants, to give shape and value to the crafts that today occupy 75% of the municipality's economy. being a cultural reference in Boyacá.  called to be the “CRAFT CAPITAL OF COLOMBIA”.

Parque Principal de Ráquira / Foto: Gobernación de Boyacá

4. Monguí: It is considered one of the most beautiful towns in Boyacá, with its cobbled streets and beautifully preserved colonial buildings, also known for the artisanal manufacture of soccer balls.  The municipality was inhabited by the indigenous Samues or Sancas, who paid tribute to the chief Sugamuxi. Its name is a Muisca expression that means wife's bath.

Parque Principal de Monguí / Foto: Gobernación de Boyacá

5. Corrales: One of the many alternatives to visit on New Year's Eve is Corrales, a municipality that over the years has gained relevance in terms of tourism, due to the beauty that adorns it at Christmas time. It is said that spending New Year's Eve there can become one of the best experiences, because at that time the streets are filled with colors.  It is traditional for the inhabitants of this town to completely decorate the facades of their houses. This makes it a real plan to go out for a walk at night and appreciate every Christmas detail.

Parque Principal de Corrales / Foto: Gobernación de Boyacá

 

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