The Neusa reservoir is a great source of water supply for Cundinamarca, supplying the aqueducts of Cogua and Zipaquirá; in addition to supplying, other important functions are to control floods and regulate flows in the Neusa river basin in the dry seasons. The construction of this reservoir began in 1948, its construction was given to the hands of the firm Winston Brothers & Company. In addition to its important environmental functions, the Neusa Reservoir has become a tourist attraction due to its charming landscape, its diversity of fauna and flora and the many plans that can be carried out.
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HOW TO GET TO THE NEUSA RESERVOIR?
The Neusa reservoir is located in the municipality of Tausa (Cundinamarca), 67 kilometers northwest of Bogotá, in the eastern mountain range. To get to the Neusa reservoir you must first get to the North portal of Transmilenio and take a bus to Zipaquirá. At the transport terminal of Zipaquirá you can take a bus directly to the entrance of the reservoir. The journey takes about an hour and a half.
To take into account: the opening hours of the reservoir is from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm from Tuesday to Sunday and Mondays on public holidays.
GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATIC CONDITIONS IN THE NEUSA RESERVOIR
The Neusa reservoir is located at an altitude of 3.000 meters above sea level, has 13,500 square kilometers of area, 900 hectares, and has an average temperature of 10 ° C. In this region there are two winter seasons, the first from April to June, and the second in October and November. It is recommended to wear very warm clothes. If you are going camping, a good option is to bring supplies to prepare a bonfire, gloves, hat and blankets to spend a pleasant night.
ATTRACTIONS IN NEUSA
The Neusa reservoir has an unparalleled tourist attraction, its fauna and flora make it very visited at all times of the year. It is a site near Bogota, easily accessible, which offers the possibility of camping as it has approximately 14 square kilometers of camping area. The reservoir has plenty of fish so fishing is always a good option, and is also allowed.
WHAT TO DO IN NEUSA?
In addition to camping, this park offers different options, including spending the night in dream cabins with a panoramic view of the dam, it is advisable to book in advance. You can also have a family picnic day, as you will find grills and kitchens in the camping areas. On the other hand, the reservoir lends itself to fishing and boat rides (for these spaces it is recommended to refer to the administration). At the same time, you can take a pleasant ecological walk through the park’s facilities.
GASTRONOMY IN NEUSA
The Neusa Reservoir has a variety of aquatic species, such as trout. The most coveted dish in the four restaurants that operate within the park is the Salmon Trout.
HOTELS AND CAMPING IN NEUSA
The Neusa reservoir is well known for its transit of campers, the main attraction of this park are the areas it offers for camping, this camping area is divided into two areas known as Laureles and Chapinero. There you can buy your tent, in case you don’t have one.
The park is so complete that in addition to the camping areas it offers its Hotel Mirador Del Neusa, which is clearly located within the park with a wonderful view of the dam and prices are affordable.
You can call the numbers: (1) 6123130. Cell phone: 3103209650-3164708416
COSTS
Taken from Col Parques (Updated Nov. 2019)
Admission to the Neusa Reservoir has the following costs
PERSONAL INCOME TARIFF EASTERN INCOME: $2.000
NON-NATIVE NATIONAL INCOME: $5.550
FOREIGN INCOME: $13.500
GROUP INCOME GREATER THAN 25 PEOPLE PER PERSON (TUESDAY TO FRIDAY): $4.000
STUDENT PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL ENTITY (TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY): $3.000
STUDENT PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION (TUESDAY TO FRIDAY): $4.000
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SERVICE RATE INCL. VAT PARKING LOT VEHICLE CAPACITY GREATER THAN 10 PLACES PER DAY: $5.000
CAMPING SERVICE PER PERSON (INCLUDES ENTRANCE FEE, MAXIMUM THREE NIGHTS): $21.500
RIGHT DAILY NAVIGATION BY BOAT: $28.500
BURNER RENTAL PER DAY: $5.000
DAILY ENVIRONMENTAL CLASSROOM RENTAL (TUESDAY TO FRIDAY): $115.000
