Category Archives: Boyacá

El Cocuy National Park, Boyacá (and a little lamb)

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

A few months ago I jumped at the chance to go on a 5-day trekking adventure in Colombia’s El Cocuy National Park in the Department of Boyacá (about a 10 hour bus ride from Bogotá). It was hard, it was grueling, and … Continue reading →

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TEJO: Colombia’s national sport

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

A couple of weeks ago I went to an end of the year party and we didn’t go dancing or riding around town in a chiva. Even better. We went to play Tejo. This Colombian sport involves hurling a heavy … Continue reading →

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Gastronomía Food Fair at Corferias – November 11, 2009

Posted on October 14, 2009 by

Blogging doesn’t just give me an excuse to procrastinate endlessly – tinkering with this little blog nearly all day – I can also share some interesting things with people who end up at Bogotá Eats.  For example: I’ve set up an event reminder for … Continue reading →

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Road Trip: Sutamarchán, Boyacá

Posted on July 15, 2009 by

On a recent road trip my family and I stopped in a little town called Sutamarchán. This town, located in the department or state of Boyacá, is rougly 3.5 hours from Bogotá. It’s pretty tiny and there doesn’t seem to … Continue reading →

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