Tota lake

Lake Tota is a body of natural water located in the department of Boyaca, Colombia, in the jurisdiction of the municipalities of Cuitiva, Tota and Aquitaine. It is located 34km south of Sogamoso, approximately 200km northwest of Bogota.

With an area close to 55 km² it is the largest lake in Colombia, and after the Titicaca it is the second highest navigable lake in South America, being located 3,015 m s. n. m.

According to the Agustín Codazzi Geographic Institute, the soils of the Lake Tota hydrographic basin are among the most productive and agriculturally capable in Colombia. That region generates approximately 80 percent of the country's total onion production.

WHITE BEACH

In the southwestern part of the lake, in the White Bay there is a natural beach frequented by bathers and water sports enthusiasts despite the low temperature that usually does not exceed 12 ° C. Due to its atypical location, 3,015 meters above sea level on a body of fresh water has become a tourist destination in the center of the country.

Playa Blanca, also known as Boyacá Beach is a natural beach located in the Bahía Blanca around the southwestern coast of Lake Tota in the department of Boyacá (Colombia). 

Geographically, the place is located on the village of La Puerta in the municipality of Tota, although its main access is through Perimetral del Lago Avenue through the municipality of Aquitaine, which is only 12 km away. It is the highest of the beaches in the northern hemisphere, and one of the highest in the world, located 3015 meters above sea level. 

It is one of the main tourist sites of the department and is located in an important forest reserve. It is 111 km from Tunja and 240 km from Bogotá.

RIDE

Imagine the blue of the crystal clear water of Lake Tota, then travel the field galloping a horse with the view of the beautiful lake, at full speed, feeling the breeze on your cheeks, pure air entering your lungs. Costs per person: 2 hours 45,000 3 hours 55,000 In Rural Inns you can directly contact the service provider, validate availability, arrange prices and payment methods

ACCOMMODATION

DESCRIPTION :

Built with an architecture typical of the region to make your stay a warm and welcoming environment, the Hotel Rancho Tota Refuge is located on the shores of Lake Tota in the sector of Llano Alarcón Km 21 on the Sogamoso - Aquitaine road, in the apartment from Boyacá, 3 hours and 30 minutes from the city of Bogotá.

DESTINATION

Live a wonderful experience in Boyacá, one of the most beautiful regions of Colombia and cradle of freedom in the country. This department seems to have been trapped in colonial times and today is surrounded by the lush beauty of its landscapes and its architectural wealth. Boyacá is the ideal place to rest, forget the noise and pollution of big cities.

 Here you can delight your view with the beautiful landscapes, walk through the green fields with its fresh smell of nature and enjoy the largest lake in Colombia, Laguna de Tota. This beautiful destination is ideal for sport fishing, from which you can get excellent rainbow trout. It is also an ideal setting for water sports and sailing. There, travelers rest their eyes on the water that reflects the blue sky adorned with the beautiful intense green of the Boyacense countryside. 

A good plan to spend the day around the Laguna de Tota is to visit the towns that preserve a very traditional architecture, between peasant and colonial. These populations are: Aquitaine, industrial city; Iza, Cuitiva and Tota. On the other hand you will find the gastronomy of the region within the restaurants of the hotels, this tour around the rainbow trout that is grown in Lake Tota; Smoked trout is recommended. This dish alone or accompanied by delicious sauces, becomes an excellent choice for lunch or dinner.