Cundinamarca
Cundinamarca is a department of Colombia. It is heavily urban around Bogota but has some wonderful colonial and natural attractions in the nearby communities and mountains.
Cities
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Map of Cundinamarca
- 1 Bogotá — the national capital, surrounded by but not part of the Cundinamarca Department.
- 2 Choachí
- 3 Funza — a friendly, but otherwise non-notable suburb of Bogotá.
- Fusagasuga — famous for its spring-like weather and its flowers (especially orchid plantations).
- Girardot — tropical climate 3 hours from Bogota makes that town a popular destination.
- Suesca — a popular week end destination for Bogotanos. Excellent rock climbing.
- 4 Zipaquirá — 40 km north of Bogotá, and known for its Salt Cathedral.
Other destinations
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[edit]Some of the roads outside Bogota are quite basic and 4WD can be an advantage.
See
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- Salt Mines of Zipaquira and Nemocon
- Archaeological site at Facatativá
- Lake at Guatavita