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Chía

Cundinamarca, Colombia · South America

About Chía

Chía works well as a base: 15 minutes from Cota, 34km from Lake Guatavita.

Chía is a city located in Cundinamarca, Colombia. With a population of 124,309, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Chía sits in Colombia, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Bogota time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chía to your route.

About Chía

Chía is a city and municipality in the department of Cundinamarca in Colombia, located 10 km north of Bogotá on the main road to Zipaquira. Due to its proximity to Bogotá Its history dates back to the pre-Columbian era. Chia is also known for its gastronomy and its variety of restaurants. It is also home to the

Read more Universidad de la Sabana, one of the most prestigious universities in the country.

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Chía offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Chía located?

Chía is located in Cundinamarca, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 4.8588 latitude, -74.0587 longitude.

What is the population of Chía?

Chía has a population of approximately 124,309 people, making it a city in Colombia.

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Quick Information

Population
124,309
Continent
South America
Country
Colombia
Region
Cundinamarca
Timezone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
4.8588, -74.0587

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Colombia

Police
123
Ambulance
123
Fire
123
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Chía

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

restaurant

Andres Carne de Res

A vast, chaotic parrilla-nightclub in Chia north of Bogota, packed floor to ceiling with scrap-metal art and trinkets, where the menu runs to dozens of pages and dinner turns into dancing.

1 km · about 5 min drive

cathedral

Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá

A unique underground Roman Catholic church built within the tunnels of a salt mine 200 meters below the surface.

20 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Monserrate, Bogotá

A mountaintop church and shrine at 3,152 meters offering sweeping views over Bogotá, reachable by funicular, cable car, or a steep pilgrim trail.

28 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Museo del Oro (Gold Museum), Bogotá

The world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts with over 55,000 pieces from Colombia's ancient civilizations.

29 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Guatavita

A near-perfect circular crater lake in the Andes above Bogota, the Muisca ritual site that gave rise to the El Dorado legend where chiefs were gilded and offerings thrown into the water.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Chía

  • 28 kmMonserrate, BogotáA mountaintop church and shrine at 3,152 meters offering sweeping views over Bogotá, reachable by funicular, cable car, or a steep pilgrim trail.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Chía.

Cota

🇨🇴 Colombia

7 km awayPop. 20,462

Cajicá

🇨🇴 Colombia

7 km awayPop. 54,111

Tabio

🇨🇴 Colombia

8 km awayPop. 4,180

Bosconia

🇨🇴 Colombia

9 km awayPop. 37,676

Tenjo

🇨🇴 Colombia

10 km awayPop. 3,858

Sopó

🇨🇴 Colombia

14 km awayPop. 8,396

Subachoque

🇨🇴 Colombia

15 km awayPop. 4,088

La Calera

🇨🇴 Colombia

18 km awayPop. 10,175

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