Boyacá tourism destinations and culinary traditions

The Boyacá department in Colombia offers various destinations for travelers seeking alternatives to more crowded locations. Recommended towns for school break visits include Chita, La Uvita, and Aquitania.

Chita features the Pedregal lagoon and the stone ruins known as the Ciudad Perdida de los Lanches. La Uvita provides natural viewpoints like Cerro del Tabor, the Cerro de Monserrate, and the Laguna Negra, alongside colonial architecture and local food such as cheese and chocolate. Aquitania is noted for the Tota lagoon, including its beaches and various islands, as well as the Basílica Menor del Señor de los Milagros.

In terms of gastronomy, Santa Rosa de Viterbo is highlighted as a destination for traditional 'fritanga,' a dish consisting of various meats like morcilla and longaniza. While other towns like Sutamarchán are more famous for this dish, Santa Rosa de Viterbo offers notable local restaurants specializing in these traditional peasant culinary preparations.