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Casa del Escribano Don Juan de Vargas, Tunja

#8 among attractions in Tunja

Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Casa del Escribano Don Juan de Vargas
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Casa del Escribano Don Juan de Vargas (address: Calle 20 #8-52) is a place located in Tunja (Boyacá department) and belongs to the category of specialty museum, museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 9108 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 5°31'58"N latitude and 73°21'38"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Casa del Fundador (museum, 1 min walk), Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle (church, 2 min walk), Casa Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla (museum, 7 min walk).

Coordinates: 5°31'58"N, 73°21'38"W
Address

Calle 20 #8-52Tunja Colombia

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Casa del Escribano Don Juan de Vargas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

  • estadio la independencia tunja0.8 miNE
    Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue

    Estadio La Independencia, Tunja

    21 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...

  • casa del fundador tunja~150 ftSW
    Museum

    Casa del Fundador, Tunja

    1 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.

  • cojines del zaque tunja0.7 miNW
    Archaeological site

    Cojines del Zaque, Tunja

    19 min walk • 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.

  • cathedral basilica of st james the apostle tunja~280 ftSW
    Church

    Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle, Tunja

    2 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.

  • casa cultural gustavo rojas pinilla tunja~1430 ftSW
    5°31'49"N • 73°21'49"W

    Casa Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, Tunja

    7 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Casa del Escribano Don Juan de Vargas?

Nearby attractions include Casa del Fundador, Tunja (1 min walk), Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle, Tunja (2 min walk), Casa Cultural Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, Tunja (7 min walk), Cojines del Zaque, Tunja (19 min walk).

Where to next? Visit boyaca Boyacá region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Colombia.

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