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Paipa
Location:
45 kilometers (28 miles) north of Tunja and 184 kilometers (114 miles) from Bogotá
Near Tunja, Tunja, Colombia
Spa/Hot Springs
(Population: 30,000; Altitude: 2250 meters/7382 feet; City Code: 8)
In a valley surrounded by high mountains and softly rolling hills is Paipa, 45 kilometers (28 miles) from Tunja and 184 kilometers (114 miles) from Bogotá. Throughout Colombia this town founded in 1568 is renowned for its thermal springs. The public piscinas have large and small pools, as well as 10 individual ones ($5.30). Near Paipa is Lago Sochagota, a man-made lake where you can fish, waterski or enjoy other aquatic sports. There are also several haciendas: El Salitre, three kilometers (1.8 miles) away and Bonza, 10 kilometers (6 miles) down the road. If you feel like spending a night or two in Paipa, many of the principal hotels have their own pools.
Getting There
Combi buses leave from the upper level of Tunja's bus terminal every 10 minutes ($2.60, 30 minutes).
Price Description: The public hot sprimgs cost $5.30.
Relative price: Mid-Range
Travel Skills: None
You Need to Bring: Your bathing suit!
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