Lake Sochagota is another of the attractions that Boyacá has, although generally spoken of Lake Tota or Iguaque, Lake Sochagota is an important tourist site in the city recommended thanks to the diversity of nautical and family activities you can do.
How to get to Lake Sochagota?
This tourist destination is located 5 minutes from the municipality of Paipa, to get to Lake Sochagota must go to Duitama or Sogamoso, from the bus terminals of these municipalities you will find buses that take you to Paipa, in Paipa it will be very easy to walk to Lake Sochagota.
Weather and recommendations in Lake Sochagota
The municipality of Paipa has an average temperature of 13°C and a cold climate ideal for couples. It is recommended to have warm clothes, waterproof jacket, gloves and hat, but do not trust, sometimes the sun comes out with such intensity that it is preferable to be prepared, so pack sunscreen.
Attractions and activities in Lake Sochagota
Lake Sochagota is actually a reservoir that was built in 1955 and has become a tourist destination thanks to the variety of activities it offers and its good supply of restaurants and hotels with a beautiful view of the lake.
At Lake Sochagota, there is a trail that tourists can walk to admire the beauty of nature. The tour around the 160 hectares of the lake can be done on foot or by bicycle.
Image taken from Situr.boyaca.gov.co
On the other hand, it is possible to practice a variety of water sports in Lake Sochagota, such as touring the lake by boat, by boat or by pedal boat, there is a kayak, canoeing and jetsky service.
In this place live different species of fauna and flora very important for the environment and for the ecosystem in general.
The most important thing in your visit to the loga sochagota is to make the tour, you can not miss the wonderful view and the peace and quiet you will find there.
Photograph taken from Boyacaradio.com
Gastronomic offer at Lake Sochagota
Lake Sochagota has boosted tourism in Paipa, for this reason, many locals have decided to put their restaurants and food places in front of the lake to provide a better experience to tourists, this way, it will be very easy to find restaurants or a place to eat, in these restaurants you will enjoy the delights of Boyacá, such as the cocido Boyacense and ajiaco.
Hotels and lodging in the lake of Sochagota
If you visit Lake Sochagota you will be able to sleep in front of the beauty of its waters since there is a diversity of hotels located right in front of the lake. If you prefer to spend the night under the immensity of the sky, you can also go camping and be amazed by the beauty of the Boyacense sky.
