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On the scenic route to Monguí, our first stop was in the small town of Tópaga in the department of Boyacá, Colombia. It was founded on March 6, 1593, and is an important coal mining town.
Plaza
The plaza has a few topiaries in the center. They resemble blobs more than anything, but it’s still nice. There’s also a monument in the center.
Coal
Around the plaza, you might find people selling handicrafts made out of coal. They make nice souvenirs.
Church of the Immaculate Conception
The Church of the Immaculate Conception (Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción), is also worth popping into. It was built in 1632 and is a nice example of colonial architecture.
The most interesting thing you’ll find in the church is a carving of the devil. It might seem odd to have a devil inside a church, but the idea was to teach the indigenous people the difference between good and bad. Look up to the ceiling and it’s easy to spot.
