Tunja Museums Tour

On this tour of the museums of Tunja, you'll discover the cultural heritage of the capital of Boyaca, which is one of Colombia's notable cities.

Delve into Boyaca

At the scheduled time, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Tunja to begin your visit to Boyaca's museums.

Your tour will start at the Luis Gonzalo Andrade National History Museum, focused on Colombian biodiversity. Adjacent to this is the herbarium of the Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia, showcasing various botanical species.

Next, you'll visit the PTUC Museum of Medicine and Health to learn about the evolution of body and mind care. This will be followed by the PTUC Museum of Archeology, featuring pre-Hispanic collections from the Herrera and Muisca cultures.

You'll then break for a small traditional lunch at a local restaurant, consisting of a starter, a Bocayanese-inspired main course, and a drink. After the meal, visit the Gustavo Rojas Pillas Cultural Museum, focusing on the history of this former Colombian president.

The next stop is the Gonzalo Suarez Rendon House-Museum, the former residence of the founder of Tunja, followed by the Museum-House of Don Juan de Vargas, which highlights the colonial history of Boyaca.

The tour will conclude 5 hours later upon your return to the hotel in Tunja.