Tibasosa is a village in the Boyacá department of Colombia.

Understand

This is an agricultural town close to Sogamoso with pleasant weather. It was founded in 1778 and is known as the capital of the feijoa, as it produces large amounts of this fruit and derived products. The largest zoo in the region is right outside of town.

Get in

Frequent buses from Sogamoso (10 km, 3000 COP)

Get around

Tibasosa is a small enough to see on foot.

See

The area around the main plaza.

Do

• Guatika zoo. 9AM-4PM. Features over 100 species of animals, including domestic fauna and exotic species (rescued from circuses and private owners) 25,000 COP. (updated Aug 2018)

Buy

Many products made from feijoa including desserts, jams, sweets and liqueurs.

Eat

• 1 La Postreria, Calle 4. Easily the most upscale restaurant in town (updated Aug 2018)

Go next

If you don't want to backtrack to Sogamoso, consider visiting Duitama, Paipa or Nobsa