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After our disappointment with Moniquirá, we passed through the sleepy town of Arcabuco. It’s located about 45 minutes from the town of Villa de Leyva past the Páramo de Iguaque and 40 minutes from the city of Tunja. The town isn’t exactly a highlight but we found it to be pleasant and a good place to stop and stretch our legs.
History
Arcabuco is a Chibcha word meaning “place of the intricate scrublands” or “place enclosed by the hills”. It was inhabited by the indigenous Muisca people. The modern town was founded on October 22, 1856, and has an economy mostly centered on agriculture and livestock. The most important crops are potatoes and strawberries.
Plaza
This small town has a nice open plaza with lots of shrubs and a fountain with an interesting sculpture in the center. This was the nicest thing about visiting Arcabuco, and we enjoyed having a seat in the plaza.
There’s also a simple church on the plaza. We took a few minutes to visit.
