Monguí

Founded in 1601, Monguí is a small village high in the Andes that preserves most of its original colonial architecture. The whole village is a national heritage site officially recognised and protected by the national government. Monguí was also officially awarded the title of "Boyacá's most beautiful town" in 1980. The village is known for its impressive 17th-century Basilica and Franciscan convent, some of the finest examples of Spanish colonial architecture in the country. The Ocetá and Siscunsí páramos are easily accessed from Monguí.

Buses depart from Sogamoso bus terminal every half an hour (18 km, 4000 COP)

Monguí is a small village and easily covered on foot.

• Basilica of Our Lady of Monguí
• Franciscan Monastery
• Calicanto bridge

• Trek the Oceta páramo
• Visit the Marques de Puntalarga winery (20km away)
• Horse riding
• Ball festival (October)

For over a century, football manufacturing has played a major role in the local economy. Numerous shops around the main square sell balls made by local artisans.

• Cafe Amor

  address: Calle 5, 3-02
  Coffee shop also offering cakes, cookies, brownies, desserts, lasagna and a small selection of craft beers.

• El Indio RómuloOne of the few places that sells beer and is open after sunset, pretty unremarkable otherwise.

• Hotel Otti Colonial

  phone: +573106883150
  address: Carrera 3, 1-72
  The most upmarket option in town.

• Monguí Plaza Hotel

  phone: +573214294772
  address: Carrera 4, 4-13

• Hospedaje Villa de Monguí

  address: Calle 5, 4-68
  Offers basic accommodation.

• Hostal Villa San Juan

  phone: +573182648671
  address: Km. 2.8 Sogamoso-Monguí Road
  The only hostel in the area, 4 km from town.

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