Moniquira between Rivers, Waterfalls and Festivals

Moniquira can be explored from several perspectives: rivers and waterfalls shape the landscape, festivals provide seasonal occasions, and local history tells of an earlier settlement. When planning your trip, it is therefore helpful to consider nature, event dates and historical topics as distinct focal points. This will help you decide whether a specific festival date or an interest in the landscape and history should shape your stay.

Rivers, Views and Waterfalls

The Moniquirá, Pómeca and Pescadero rivers flow through Moniquira. Paths for ecotourism lead to the Mirador del Granadillo, from where you can see the town and some of the veredas. The rivers and the view from the lookout offer different ways to explore the landscape: the waterways flowing through the municipality on the one hand, and the view over the town and veredas on the other.

An unpaved road toward Vereda El Ajizal and then a trail lead to Salto del Zorro. The waterfall is 20 meters high and ends in a clear pool. Check current trail conditions and access arrangements before setting out.

Cascada Real is 25 meters high, making it five meters higher than Salto del Zorro. This height comparison offers a simple way to distinguish between the two waterfalls.

Festivals, Local History and a Place in the Center

The Festival del Mararay takes place over the extended San Pedro weekend. Traditional games include cucunuba, coca, trompo, tejo, boliche criollo, encostalados and aro. The Festival de Verano usually takes place on the first extended weekend in January and includes popular festivities, foam competitions and sporting events. The two festivals offer different dates to plan a trip around. If you would like to arrange your stay around an event, check the current dates and program details in advance.

The Feria Campesina also includes an Arriería competition. In 2018, the Feria del Dulce y el Bocadillo in Moniquira held its 103rd edition. The Nuestra Señora del Rosario parish church is located at Carrera 4 3# 18-50. If you would like to visit the church, check current visiting arrangements in advance.

According to local historical accounts, the earlier settlement of Ubaza was located near the Río Saravita. It was moved to Vereda Pueblo Nuevo and established at its present site in 1556. This sequence distinguishes several stages: the earlier location near the river, the relocation and the later establishment at the present site. This offers a distinct historical perspective on Moniquira alongside its landscapes and events.

Agriculture in the Municipality

Sugar cane, corn, coffee, beans, guava, oranges and cassava are grown in Moniquira. The range extends from field crops to fruit and complements the picture of the municipality’s rivers, waterfalls and festivals with its agricultural profile. This means you can explore Moniquira not only through individual natural sites or events, but also through the crops grown there.

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For the broader travel overview: Boyacá.