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Boyacá department offers diverse cultural and agricultural tourism
The department of Boyacá, located in the Colombian Andes, offers diverse tourism opportunities ranging from colonial history to specialized agriculture. Key destinations include Villa de Leyva, a National Monument known for its large cobblestone main plaza and paleontological museums, and Monguí, famous for artisanal ball manufacturing and ecotourism near the Páramo de Ocetá.
Other notable municipalities include Iza, recognized as a center for desserts and natural hot springs, and Tibasosa, which is known for its feijoa production. Tununguá, located in the western province, is identified as the "world capital of soursop" (guanábana) due to its significant agricultural output and local festivals centered around the fruit.
The region's landscape is characterized by mountainous terrain and various thermal layers, supporting crops such as guava, pitahaya, avocado, and citrus, alongside traditional artisanal crafts like ceramics in Ráquira.
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Boyacá · Iza · Monguí · Tununguá · Villa de Leyva