(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.

Location:
45 kilometers (28 miles) north of Tunja and 184 kilometers (114 miles) from Bogotá
Near Tunja, Tunja, Colombia

Spa/Hot Springs

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 springs cost $5.30.

Relative price: Mid-Range

Travel Skills: None

You Need to Bring: Your bathing suit!

By Lorraine Caputo

Upon re-declaring her independence at age 29, Lorraine Caputo packed her trusty Rocinante (so her knapsack's called) and began traipsing throughout...

Created: 10 Jan 2008

Updated: 18 May 2009

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