Created for artists, musicians, artisans, painters, is what characterizes the Pueblito Boyacense, a refuge of art and Boyacense identity. Pueblito Boyacense, a refuge of art and Boyacense identity.
The Pueblito Boyacenseis a wonderful tourist attraction where the colonial architecture of the towns of the department of Boyacá is recreated. department of Boyacá such as Tibasosa, Tensa, Monguí, the colorful Ráquira, Sáchica, El Cocuy and the very famous Villa de Leyva.
This idea was born from the initiative of the composer and journalist José Ricardo Bautista, who based it on the traditional architecture of 7 Boyacá towns considered the most beautiful for the time. Thus, in 1996, the construction of this place began, which is divided into 7 squares.
A refuge of Boyacense Identity
As they are usually recognized “Owners of the Ruanas of wool”.They are farmers at heart who live close to the earth, which they love deeply and illustrate the nuances of their region.
Today, many educators, artists and historians seek to raise awareness about the importance of Boyacá and of each of the 123 municipalities that comprise it.
As a source, we have consulted the book “Identity of Boyacá by the historian Javier Ocampo López, who has worked to promote knowledge of the geographic, historical, ideological, economic, cultural and religious identity of the Department of Boyacá. Department of Boyacáhighlighting the traces of its indigenous past that goes back thousands of years.
Turning this search into an educational message for the new generations of Boyacá who have in their hands the future of continuing to enhance Boyacá’s identity for the coming years through culture.
How is art and culture reflected in the department of Boyacá?
The name of Boyacámeans “Region of Blankets”, which etymologically derives from the words “Boy” which means Blanket and “Cá” which means place, enclosure.
This name was given to the Department by the Congress of Cúcuta in 1821 in honor of the Boyacá River (the river’s Chibcha name, currently known as the Teatinos River). Boyacá River (Chibcha name of the river, currently known as Río Teatinos), on which the bridge is located. the bridge where one of the most important and decisive battles for the Independence of Colombia was fought. the Independence of Colombia.
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Its main municipalities are Tunja (its capital), Sogamoso, Duitama, Chiquinquirá, Paipa and Villa de Leyva, which is characterized by its colonial style architecture.
In the department of Boyacá, is known for the beauty of its landscapes and its architectural richness, with the presence of colonial cities that stand out with colors and typical decorations as can be seen in the small towns represented in the Pueblito Boyacense.
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An authentic town that expresses with cultural simplicity, scenarios full of creativity and colors with the touch of each of its artists that enhance every corner of this place the pride of being Boyacenses. the pride of being boyacenses.
I share with you a tourist map of the Pueblito Boyacense that you can find on the page of the Mayor’s Office of Duitama in Boyacá
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Municipal Mayor’s Office of Duitama in Boyacá.
It is an unmissable stop for travelers who want to know in a single day the architecture of 7 charming villages that are part of the Department of Boyacá, in Colombia.
But really, they will want to know the real places.
El Pueblito Boyacenseis an exclusive corner in Boyacá and a real little town within a city, which arose in the mind of a dreamer man passionate about art, life and human creativity, but today it became a reality.
I invite you to join in a plan to visit and fall in love with everything else that has this Department of Boyacá, it is worth it.
I recommend you to read the following article in case you want to know more about
El Pueblito Boyacense: Visiting 7 small towns in Colombia in one day Bibliographic References: JAVIER OCAMPO LÓPEZ, “Identidad de Boyacá” https://cvc.cervantes.es/lengua/thesaurus/pdf/53/TH_53_002_188_0.pdf
