Güicán de la Sierra is a municipality located in Boyacá, one of its main attractions is the proximity to the Cocuy National Park, for this reason, it is known as Ciudad Nevado. But Güicán is not only Nevado del Cocuy, it is a place of enchantments, thermal waters, landscapes and cultural and historical richness.
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How to get to Güican de la Sierra, Boyacá?
Güicán is located 255 kilometers from Tunja. To get to Güicán de la Sierra you must go to Tunja or Duitama, in the bus terminals of these municipalities you will find bus service to your destination. From Bogotá it is recommended to use the services of buses Expreso Paz de Río, Fundadores or Libertadores. Keep in mind that generally these buses begin their journey in the early hours of the morning.
Weather in Güican de la Sierra
Güicán de la Sierra has an average annual temperature of 12°C. During your visit to this tourist destination, wear warm clothes and comfortable footwear. If you visit the hot springs, do not forget your bathing suit.
What to do in Güican, Boyacá?
Güicán de la Sierra is a place of multiple charms, where you will find more than one interesting plan, from touring the central square to know the Park of Cocuy.
This tourist destination is inhabited by warm, friendly and cordial people who will give you a great experience.
In addition, Güican conserves an enormous ancestral inheritance, in your visit to this tourist destination you will be able to find a monument that was constructed as tribute to the indigenous tribe U’wa, who settled in the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy and is an important part of the history and the culture of the region. You can also visit the petroglyphs through the Mal Paso Trail where you will find the “Footprints of the Devil”, historical marks that account for the ancestral culture of the U’wa tribe, who preferred to surrender to death than to be ruled and conquered by the white man. The Path of the Mal Paso will lead you to the viewpoints of Piedra Amarilla, there, the view of all the zone will leave you enchanted, a charming landscape and worthy to photograph.
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On the other hand, in the main square is the temple of the Virgen Morenita de Güicán, a busy place in which rests the image of the Virgin that was carved with a canvas found in the cave of Cuchumba.
Without a doubt, one of the biggest attractions in Güicán, after the El Cocuy park, are the thermal pools, you will find different places where you will have an experience of relaxation in the middle of warm waters that, in addition, have healing properties, and what better than, after an arduous journey through the snowy Cocuy, to have a quiet and vitalizing moment. There are three places where you can access thermal pools, El Refugio la Casona de San Luis in the spa, El Nevado ecological hotel and El Chorrerón.
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Gastronomy in Güican de la Sierra
Güicán de la Serra is a highly touristic municipality due to its proximity to the Nevado del Cocuy, which is why the offer of restaurants and places to eat is large and varied. Let yourself be surprised by the Boyacense seasoning and enjoy dishes such as cocido boyacense, papas chorreadas and sobrebarriga in Creole sauce. Poste delicious brevas with arequipe or curd with melao.
Hotels in Güican, Boyacá
Güicán de la Sierra has a wide range of hotels, you can find hotels and hostels at different prices, you will also find camping areas with beautiful views.
