Guatavita, Colonial municipality in Cundinamarca, Colombia.
The municipality stretches across 247 square kilometers of mountainous terrain at 2,668 meters above sea level, northeast of Bogotá, surrounded by the Guavio Province.
The Spanish conquistador Miguel de Ibarra established Guatavita in 1593, and the entire town relocated to higher ground in 1960 due to the Tominé Reservoir construction.
The municipality preserves its agricultural traditions through local markets where farmers sell potatoes, maize, barley, and peas grown in the surrounding fertile lands.
Visitors reach Guatavita through a paved road network connecting it to Bogotá, with regular bus services operating between the capital and the municipality.
The town features a complete reconstruction of colonial architecture after its relocation, creating an entirely new settlement that maintains historical design elements.
Location: Cundinamarca Department
Inception: 1593
Elevation above the sea: 2,668 m
Website: http://guatavita-cundinamarca.gov.co/index.shtml#3
GPS coordinates: 4.93444,-73.83444
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:21
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