Boyaca International Culture Festival

Festival Internacional de la Cultura de Boyaca

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Cultural & TraditionalTunja
DatesDates TBA · Usually SeptemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
CrowdMediumAbout 300,000 people
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsFew Colombian regional festivals attempt the
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: COP
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Boyaca International Culture Festival in Tunja

Boyaca International Culture Festival is Tunja's broad multidisciplinary arts event, running since 1973 and spanning music, theater, dance, literature, cinema and heritage exchange across roughly 500 events per edition. Held each September in one of Colombia's best-preserved colonial cities, it draws more than 300,000 total visits, an unusually large scale for a regional Colombian arts festival.

Boyaca International Culture Festival has filled Tunja's stages with music, theater, dance, literature, visual arts, film and heritage exchange programming since 1973, making it one of Colombia's longer-running multidisciplinary arts festivals rather than a single-genre event.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few Colombian regional festivals attempt the sheer breadth this one does: roughly 500 events per edition spanning music, theater, dance, literature, visual arts, film and heritage exchange, rather than centering on a single tradition the way most of Colombia's folk and music festivals do

02

The mystery stays covered

Running continuously since 1973 makes it one of the country's longer-established multidisciplinary arts festivals

03

The city starts moving

Staging that program across Tunja's existing colonial squares, theaters and civic buildings, rather than temporary festival infrastructure, ties the event directly to the city's identity as Colombia's political and educational capital during the independence era

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Boyaca International Culture Festival is documented as a recurring cultural-traditional festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Tunja, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Few Colombian regional festivals attempt the sheer breadth this one does: roughly 500 events per edition spanning music, theater, dance, literature...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually September

Getting around

For Boyaca International Culture Festival, plan transport around the exact Tunja venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Tunja sits at high Andean altitude, so layered clothing matters more here than in most other festivals in this batch; days can be mild but evenings turn genuinely cold. Comfortable walking...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Boyaca International Culture Festival, stay near the part of Tunja you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

COP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map5.54 N, 73.36 WOpen in Google Maps

Tunja, Boyaca, Colombia

Nearest airportBOG — El Dorado
TransportFor Boyaca International Culture Festival, plan transport around the exact Tunja venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Boyaca International Culture Festival, stay near the part of Tunja you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Tunja via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Tunja, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearTunja sits at high Andean altitude, so layered clothing matters more here than in most other festivals in this batch; days can be mild but evenings turn genuinely cold. Comfortable walking shoes are essential given the festival's spread across many separate venues in the historic center.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Colombia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Boyaca International Culture Festival?

Boyaca International Culture Festival is listed for September. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Boyaca International Culture Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Tunja, Colombia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Tunja, Boyaca, Colombia

How big is it?

Medium: 300000

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLboyaca.gov.co
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually September
Source statusOfficial source linked
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