Monguí

Located at 3,536 meters above sea level, Mongui presents colonial architecture with stone streets surrounding a central square in the Boyacá Department.

Spanish Franciscan monks established Mongui in 1601, constructing a basilica and convent that required 100 years to complete with Roman arch architecture.

The Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Mongui stands as a national monument, featuring religious art collections and architectural elements from the 17th century.

Visitors can reach Mongui by taking a four-hour drive from Bogotá or regular buses from Sogamoso, with temperatures ranging between 8 and 16 degrees Celsius.

Since 1934, Mongui maintains 32 factories dedicated to crafting leather soccer balls, an industry initiated by Froilán Ladino after learning the trade in Brazil.

Location: Sugamuxi Province

Location: Boyacá Department

Inception: 1601

Elevation above the sea: 3,536 m

Website: http://mongui-boyaca.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 5.72250,-72.84917

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:42