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Pesca is a small town in Boyacá, Colombia. It’s an agricultural town with nothing of real interest for tourists but it has a beautiful plaza.
Introduction to Pesca
Pesca, which was originally inhabited by the indigenous Muisca people, derives from the Chibcha word pasca, which translates to “strong enclosure”. The modern town was founded on December 20, 1548, by Spanish conquistador Juan de Sanct Martín. The main economy is based on agriculture and livestock. Major crops produced in the town include potatoes, corn, wheat, peas, beans, and tubers.
Parque Pedro León Torres
We took a detour through Pesca on our way between Paipa and Lake Tota. Locals recommended we pass through to see Parque Pedro León Torres, the beautiful town plaza, which was renovated in 2015. It’s named for a priest who served the community for several years. The plaza is surrounded by mostly colonial buildings and features a large statue of a local woman with yarn.
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary (Nuestra Señora del Rosario) is the most important building on the plaza. Construction on the church began in 1610. It consists of a central nave with two aisles, with semicircular arches and Ionic columns. It’s considered an architectural jewel. Unfortunately, it was closed when we walked by.
View of Town
As we were leaving the town, the road climbed up a hill. We were able to stop at a curve in the road to get an excellent view of both the town and the lush green hills surrounding it.
