Boyacá, Colonial municipality in Márquez Province, Colombia
Boyacá is a municipality in Márquez Province within the Eastern Cordillera mountains of Boyacá Department. The settlement sits at approximately 2420 meters elevation surrounded by steep mountain slopes and cultivated fields.
Founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada in 1537, the settlement marked the start of Spanish colonial rule in the region. This establishment brought profound changes to the Muisca communities who already lived here.
The settlement maintains Muisca cultural elements visible in local craftsmanship traditions and the reverence for natural sacred sites. These practices remain woven into community life and shape how residents interact with their surroundings.
Access to the settlement comes via mountain roads that vary with seasonal conditions. The village offers basic accommodations and food services for visitors exploring the region.
The name Boyacá comes from the Chibcha word Bacatá meaning cultivated or planted fields. This origin reflects the agricultural identity that has shaped the community's economy and way of life for centuries.
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