The Jardín Botánico José Joaquín Camacho Lago on the southeast side of the city is a center for the study and preservation of Andean endangered flora species. Stroll through these 33 hectares (81 acres) that have been set aside and learn about the eco-systems of the Colombian Andes. This is a good introduction before your trekking in Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy or other parts of the region.

Location:
Vía Soracá, just past the Circunvalar (city bypass)
Tunja, Colombia

City Park

Getting There
No city buses pass that way. A taxi costs $1.30-1.60 per vehicle one way.

Price Description:

Relative price: Budget

Travel Skills: None

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: 14 May 2009

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