Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón

Location:
Carrera 9, Plaza de Bolívar
Tunja, Colombia

Historical Building

By Lorraine Caputo

Casa del Fundador was the home of Gonzalo Suárez Rendón, founder of the colonial city of Tunja. It is claimed to be the only home of a founder yet extant in Latin America. Built in the mid-16th century by Spanish and indigenous laborers, the mansion has Mudéjar and Andalusian features. The upstairs quarters give you an insight of Spanish life of that period, from the austere furnishings to the imaginative ceiling murals depicting a nobleman's favorite pasttime, hunting. Guided tours in Spanish or English (if available). No photos of the second floor are allowed.

Price Description: $0.80 adults, $0.50 children

Relative price: Budget

Open Hours from:8 a.m., 2 p.m.

Open Hours to:noon, 6 p.m.

Travel Skills: None

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