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Cogua

Cundinamarca, Colombia · South America

About Cogua

Cogua is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Zipaquirá, 24km from Lake Guatavita.

Cogua is a town located in Cundinamarca, Colombia. With a population of 4,755, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Cogua 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 Cogua to your route.

About Cogua

Cogua (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkoɣwa]) is a municipality and town of Colombia in the department of Cundinamarca. It is situated on northern part of the Bogotá savanna with the urban centre at an altitude of 2,600 metres (8,500 ft) at 50 kilometres (31 mi) from the capital Bogotá. Cogua borders Tausa in the north,

Read more Nemocón in the east, Pacho in the west and Zipaquirá in the south.

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Cogua 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 Cogua located?

Cogua is located in Cundinamarca, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 5.0605 latitude, -73.9792 longitude.

What is the population of Cogua?

Cogua has a population of approximately 4,755 people, making it a town in Colombia.

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Quick Information

Population
4,755
Continent
South America
Country
Colombia
Region
Cundinamarca
Timezone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
5.0605, -73.9792

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Colombia

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

5 notable places within an hour's 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.

4 km · about 10 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.

24 km · about 30 min 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.

25 km · about 30 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.

51 km · about 60 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Cogua

  • 51 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 Cogua.

Zipaquirá

🇨🇴 Colombia

5 km awayPop. 130,432

Nemocón

🇨🇴 Colombia

11 km awayPop. 5,466

Tocancipá

🇨🇴 Colombia

13 km awayPop. 15,355

Gachancipá

🇨🇴 Colombia

14 km awayPop. 11,252

Cajicá

🇨🇴 Colombia

17 km awayPop. 54,111

Sopó

🇨🇴 Colombia

18 km awayPop. 8,396

Tausa

🇨🇴 Colombia

18 km awayPop. 895

Sesquilé

🇨🇴 Colombia

20 km awayPop. 1,876

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