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Tota is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia, and one of the nearest towns to Lake Tota. We decided to stop and check out the plaza after visiting the lake.
History
Tota was originally inhabited by the indigenous Muisca people. In the Chibcha language, the name of the town means “tillage of the river”. The modern town was founded on February 1, 1535. The main economy is based on agriculture, livestock farming, mining, and tourism to Lake Tota. Major crops cultivated in the town include potatoes, carrots, peas, onions, and others.
Plaza
The large plaza has some trees and is surrounded by colonial buildings while a church sits on one end.
In the center of the plaza is a fountain (with no water) dedicated to the town’s weavers. A few different plaques attached to the fountain chronicle the town’s history.
Other statues around the plaza commemorate the agricultural roots of the town, a pair of weavers sitting at a fountain, and San Isidro Labrador.
