Firavitoba

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Firavitoba is a town and municipality in Sugamuxi Province, a subregion of the department of Boyacá in Colombia. ()

Alternative names: Population: 2.1 thous.Area: 42.43 mi²Coordinates: 5°40'11"N, 72°59'49"W

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Nearby attractions include: Archaeology Museum, Vargas Swamp Lancers, Sun Temple, Tibasosa.

5.7 miNE
Specialty museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Archaeology Museum, Sogamoso
146 min walk • The Archaeology Museum of Sogamoso is a museum on the archaeological findings in the area of sacred City of the Sun Sogamoso, Boyacá, Colombia. The museum hosts 4000 pieces of the Muisca and the Herrera Period.
7.1 miNW
Memorial
Vargas Swamp Lancers
182 min walk • Vargas Swamp Lancers, or Monument to the Lancers, is a large sculptural complex realized by Colombian artist Rodrigo Arenas Betancourt and by engineer Guillermo Gonzalez Zuleta in the department of Boyacá as a memorial for the Battle of Vargas Swamp.
5.6 miNE
Temple
Sun Temple, Sogamoso
142 min walk • The Sun Temple of Sogamoso was a temple constructed by the Muisca as a place of worship for their Sun god Sué. The temple was built in Sogamoso, Colombia, then part of the Muisca Confederation and called Sugamuxi.
5.3 miN
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Tibasosa
136 min walk • One of the main attractions in Tibasosa is the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, a stunning church dating back to the 17th century. Its Baroque-style architecture and beautifully preserved interior make it a must-see for history and architecture enthusiasts.
4.1 miS
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Iza
105 min walk • One of the main attractions in Iza is the breathtaking Laguna de Tota, the largest lake in Colombia. Visitors can take a boat ride on the crystal-clear waters of the lake, surrounded by lush green mountains and picturesque landscapes.