Major city · Colombia
Boyacá
Half a day for the battlefield and museum, then move on to Villa de Leyva or Tunja. Not a base.
Boyacá town is the site of the 1819 Battle of Boyacá, the decisive victory that secured Colombian independence. The battlefield, a small museum and a monument are the main draw. Most travellers visit as a stop between Bogotá and Villa de Leyva or Tunja. The town itself has little else; plan 2–4 hours.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- COP
- Best months
- Dec–Mar, Jul–Aug
- avoid Apr–May, Oct–Nov (rainy)
- Airport
- BOG
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Boyacá123 ▾
- Police, ambulance, fire123
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Boyacá, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Colombian peso (COP, $).Colombia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckClaro (best coverage), Movistar and Tigo SIMs in malls and at airports; passport required and IMEI registration may apply for longer stays — check.Colombia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Bogotá and Medellín; drink bottled on the coast and in rural areas.Colombia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% propina voluntaria offered on the bill.Colombia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Colombia-wide
- SafetyBoyacá is generally safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin in most places; bring tissues for bus stations.Colombia-wide
- Emergency numbers123 police, ambulance, fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays; Monday holidays (puentes) move almost half of public holidays.Colombia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBOG El Dorado International Airport (Bogotá) (About 2.5 h by car or bus via the Autopista Norte; check for road conditions.).
- Getting aroundThe battlefield and monument are a short walk or taxi from the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a caféCOP 2,000–4,000
- Sit-down mealLunch set menu (corriente)COP 10,000–18,000
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus within townCOP 2,000–3,000
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entrycheckCOP 5,000–10,000
- Budget bedHostel bed (in Tunja or Villa de Leyva), a night, per personCOP 30,000
- Mid-range bedHacienda Baza double room, a night, per roomCOP 240,000
- High-end bedHacienda Baza double room, a night, per roomCOP 320,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget COP 40,000 · Mid COP 80,000 · High COP 150,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BOG El Dorado International Airport (Bogotá) (About 2.5 h by car or bus via the Autopista Norte; check for road conditions.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Aug
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Sep
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Jul–Aug, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest May (19 rain days), driest Jan (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Boyacá: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The battlefield and monument are a short walk or taxi from the centre. For the region, bus or car is needed.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Bus or car, about 30 min
Colonial town with cobblestone streets, main square and fossil museum.
Door to door: About 20 min
Bus or car, about 20 min
Department capital with colonial architecture and museums.
Sogamoso
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or car, about 1 h
Archaeological site and Sun Temple.
Ráquira
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus or car, about 45 min
Crafts town with pottery and colourful streets.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Boyacá town centre
Very limited options; most visitors stay in Tunja (20 min) or Villa de Leyva (30 min).
Hacienda Baza
Colonial hotel 12 rooms, own chimney, gardens; rates about US$40–80 per night (check).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- COP 40,000–70,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- COP 70,000–120,000 excl. bed
- High
- COP 120,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hacienda Baza double room1 × 1 night × COP 240,000 | COP 240,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × COP 80,000 | COP 160,000 |
| Bus Bogotá → Boyacá (one way)2 × COP 25,000 · check | COP 50,000 |
| Local bus or taxi within town2 × COP 10,000 | COP 20,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | COP 47,000 |
| Trip total≈ COP 258,500 per person per day, bed included | COP 517,000 |
2026 estimate in COP; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus Bogotá → Boyacá (one way)check | COP 25,000–35,000 |
| Local bus within town | COP 2,000–3,000 |
| Coffee in a café | COP 2,000–4,000 |
| Lunch set menu (corriente) | COP 10,000–18,000 |
| Museum entrycheck | COP 5,000–10,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The battlefield is an open field with little shade; bring water and sun protection.
- Museum hours may be irregular: check with the local tourist office.
- No ATMs in town; bring cash from Tunja or Villa de Leyva.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 123
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire123
Embassy
Embassies are in Bogotá. The US Embassy is at Calle 24 Bis No. 48-50, Bogotá. Check your country's consular page.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Bogotá → Boyacá: about COP 25,000–35,000, 2.5 h (check)
- Taxi within town: COP 5,000–10,000
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-see-ahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAHN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Dónde está el campo de batalla? — Where is the battlefield? (DOHN-deh es-TAH el KAHM-poh deh bah-TAH-yah)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kohn tar-HEH-tah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Boyacá. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar, Jul–Aug · avoid Apr–May, Oct–Nov (rainy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for battlefield, monument and museum with verified opening hours.
- Eat pages for Hacienda Baza and local restaurants.
- Transport schedules from Bogotá and Tunja.
Sources
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