Cojines del Zaque, Tunja

Name: Cojines del Zaque
Address: Tunja, Colombia

#3 among attractions in Tunja

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The Cojines del Zaque is an archeological site of the Muisca located in the city of Tunja, Boyacá, which in the time of the Muisca Confederation was called Hunza. The cojines are two round stones used in the religion of the Muisca to worship Sun god Sué and his wife; Moon goddess Chía. When the Spanish conquistadores arrived, they called them Cojines del Diablo. ()

Alternative names: Diameter: 4 ftCoordinates: 5°32'18"N, 73°22'10"W

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Cojines del Zaque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estadio La Independencia, Casa del Fundador, Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle, Goranchacha Temple.

1.1 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Estadio La Independencia, Tunja
29 min walk • Estadio La Independencia is a notable sporting landmark nestled in the heart of Tunja, Colombia. This stadium, with its capacity to hold approximately 20,000 spectators, serves as a central hub for football enthusiasts and is the home ground for the local team, Boyacá...
0.7 miSE
Museum
Casa del Fundador, Tunja
19 min walk • The Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón is a museum and monument in Tunja, the capital of Boyacá, Colombia. It is situated on the central square of Tunja, named Plaza Bolívar, but historically called Plaza Suárez Rendón, honouring the city founder Gonzalo Suárez Rendón, who established Tunja for the Spanish Crown on August 6, 1539.
0.7 miSE
Church
Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle, Tunja
19 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle also called Tunja Cathedral It is the oldest Roman Catholic cathedral of Colombia, which is enshrined under the patronage of St. James the Greater.
1.3 miNE
Archaeological site
Goranchacha Temple, Tunja
33 min walk • The Goranchacha Temple is an archeological site of the Muisca located in the city of Tunja, Boyacá, which in the time of the Muisca Confederation was called Hunza. The temple is named after the mythological Goranchacha.
1.4 miNE
Archaeological site
Hunzahúa Well, Tunja
37 min walk • The Hunzahúa Well is an archeological site of the Muisca located in the city of Tunja, Boyacá, which in the time of the Muisca Confederation was called Hunza. The well is named after the first zaque of Hunza; Hunzahúa. The Well was called Pozo de Donato for a while, after 17th century Jerónimo Donato de Rojas.
0.7 miSE
5°31'58"N • 73°21'38"W
Casa del Escribano Don Juan de Vargas, Tunja
19 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
0.7 miSE
5°31'49"N • 73°21'49"W
Casa Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, Tunja
18 min walk • Museum

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Which popular attractions are close to Cojines del Zaque?

Nearby attractions include Casa Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, Tunja (18 min walk), Casa del Fundador, Tunja (19 min walk), Casa del Escribano Don Juan de Vargas, Tunja (19 min walk), Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle, Tunja (19 min walk).

Cojines del Zaque, Tunja

Facts and practical information

Cojines del Zaque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Estadio La Independencia, Tunja

Casa del Fundador, Tunja

Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle, Tunja

Goranchacha Temple, Tunja

Hunzahúa Well, Tunja

Casa del Escribano Don Juan de Vargas, Tunja

Casa Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, Tunja

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cojines del Zaque?