Subachoque is a municipality of Cundinamarca, a place full of landscapes and plans, is a place very close to Bogota that you will surely love, and is that its rurality and people make this municipality an excellent escape to know another corner of Colombia.


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How to get to Laguna Encantada de Subachoque

The best route to reach the enchanted lagoon of Subachoque is to leave Bogota on 80th Street. In the Portal de Trasmilenio 80 Street you will find buses to Subachoque, when you reach the main square of the municipality will be very easy to guide you to the enchanted lagoon or Pantano de Arce as it is also known.

Recommendations in the Enchanted Lagoon, Subachoque

In Subachoque the temperature varies between 6°C and goes up to 18°C, for this reason, it is recommended to wear warm clothes that protect you from the cold, however, according to the climate, it is advisable to use sunblock. Wear comfortable shoes for long walks.

If you want to camp, it is important that you have a warm blanket for the night.

Attractions of the Enchanted Subachoque Lagoon

Subachoque is one of the municipalities that give more account of pre-Hispanic history, these lands were inhabited by indigenous people of different ethnicities that were displaced to other areas of the country, The enchanting lagoon is also known as the Pantano de Arce, this beautiful site is a giant lagoon in which you can find calm and peace.

This is a tourist destination much visited by cyclists who make the journey from Bogota to the lagoon and stop there to take a quiet rest.

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The enchanted lagoon is a precise place to take good photographs, because, although the trees were cut down many years ago, the landscape offered by the lagoon and its green zone is enchanting.

We must remember that near the reservoir of Arce is the important Tablazo Paramo, another of the attractions of Subachoque and a wonderful tourist site that can not be lost.

Restaurants in Subachoque

It is important to say that in recent years Subachoque has become a tourist destination, so you will find restaurants and different markets where you can, in addition to lunch, buy sweets, hydration and one or the other craving. If you visit Subachoque you won’t have to worry about finding a place to eat.

Hotels in Subachoque

As we have already said, when taking force in the tourist scope, in Subachoque different hotels and hostels have been established for the travellers, for this reason, it will be very easy for you to find a place that adjusts to your needs and budget. If you like adventure and prefer to spend the night camping, in Subachoque you will find several places that offer the option of camping.