Like other areas of the Colombian Andes, Tunja experiences a three-month cycle of wet and dry seasons.
Holidays & Festivals
Tunja has a number of civic, cultural and religious celebrations. No matter what time of year you come, you will undoubtedly be here for one. For exact dates visit the tourism offices' websites.
March/April—Semana Santa (Easter Week)
June—Fiestas de la Virgen del Milagro
August—Fiestas de San Bartolomé
August 6—Founding of Tunja/Semana de la Cultura Tunjana
August 7—Commemoration of the Battle of Boyacá
September—Fiestas del Señor de la Columna; also: Festival Internacional de la Cultura and Fiestas de San Lázaro I
October—Festival del FrĂo
November-December—Feria Artesanal
December—Fiestas de San Lázaro II
December 16-22—Aguinaldo Boyacense
Here are some related tips to help plan your trip to Tunja: Camera, Medical, Safety, Getting There and Away, Money, Laundry, Services - Tourism Office, Keeping in Touch and Nightlife.
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