About
Sogamoso is a historic town in the department of Boyacá, in the Andean highlands of Colombia. Known as the "City of the Sun," it was once the sacred centre of the ancient Muisca civilization, and that past still shapes a visit here.
What to see
- Archaeological sites that tell of pre-Columbian indigenous life in the region.
- The Sun Temple, the town's best-known landmark, tied to the Muisca's sun worship and their knowledge of astronomy.
Going through these places gives a clear sense of how the Muisca lived and what they held sacred, and it suits visitors interested in indigenous culture or the history of the Americas before the arrival of Europeans.
Beyond the town
The countryside around Sogamoso is well suited to walking. Hiking routes lead into the hills of the Eastern Cordillera, where the views open over the mountains. Plan for a day or more, depending on how many sites and trails you wish to cover.
Sogamoso works well as a stop in its own right or as part of a wider journey through Boyacá, where the combination of archaeology, landscape and small-town life makes for a quiet and rewarding visit.
