Paipa

Altitude: 2513 m.s.l.

Temperature: 15 ºC

Population: 33.000 habitants.

In the Sochagota lagoon next to Paipa is possible to practice nautical sports and diving, or make romantic rides using nautical bikes, around the lake are located the most exclusive hotels of Paipa, the Acuatic Park and the hydrotherapy center, which is a spa specialized in healthy tourism, with thermal pools, water chutes, sauna, turkish bath and restaurants, the cost lies around 23.000 per day. 

You can also visit the Vargas swamp located 10 minutes from Paipa, this place pay tribute to the people who participate the 25 of july of 1819 in the battle for the independence of the Great Colombia. If you visit Paipa test his delicious almojabanas. 

Festivals in Paipa:

March: Festival of the Ruana, el Pañolón, la Almojábana and los Amasijos.

November: Livestock festival in the Vargas swamp. 

ATTRACTIONS:

NATURAL

Hoteles en Paipa

HOT SPRINGS: They are listed in the most healing of the world.

SOCHAGOTA LAKE: This lake is located in Paipa theater and sporting events weighted landscape has been compared to that of some European regions.

HACIENDA EL SALITRE:  National Monument is a grand colonial house, which has a chapel, bullring, and scenic balconies. Today it serves as lodging.

THE MONUMENT TO THE SWAMP VARGAS LANCERS: Monument which highlighted the heroic action of the 14 lancers commanded by Colonel Juan Jose Rondon Boyaca. To mark the sesquicentennial of independence, was erected this beautiful monument is 33 meters high which perpetuates the memory of the brave spears of the epic charge. This book combines the architectural beauty and sculptural grandeur of the master Rodrigo Arenas Betancourt.

HISTORIC-CULTURAL