The highest thermal waterfall in Colombia is in Boyacá: it has a 16-meter drop.

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The area is emerging as a prominent tourist attraction within the country's natural offerings. Photo: Situr Boyacá.

The highest thermal waterfall in Colombia is located in the municipality of Zetaquira, in the department of Boyacá.

With a 16-meter waterfall, this natural spring is distinguished by its fresh thermal waters, which emerge at a temperature of 89.5°C on the banks of the Mueche River.

The site is emerging as a prominent tourist attraction within the country's natural offerings, which holds the title of being the second most biodiverse in the world.

This environmental wealth makes Colombia a popular destination for ecotourism and the exploration of unique natural resources, such as this thermal waterfall.

This environmental wealth makes Colombia a key destination for ecotourism. Photo: Situr Boyacá.

There are two main options for visiting the waterfall: public transportation and private vehicles.

Via public transport from Bogotá:

Take an intercity bus from Terminal del Salitre or Terminal del Norte to Tunja (approximate duration: 3 hours).
From Tunja, take a bus to Zetaquira (estimated journey: 2 hours and 20 minutes).

The recommended route is via the Autopista Norte or the Carretera Central del Norte. Along the way, three major tolls must be taken into account:

Andes Toll: located on the road to Chía, with an approximate cost of $13,600 COP.
El Roble Toll: before reaching Tunja, with a value close to $11,600 COP.
Albarracín Toll: if traveling towards Paipa or Duitama, also with an estimated cost of $11,000 COP.
The total cost of tolls for a single car trip is approximately $35,200 COP.

The presence of this thermal waterfall in Boyacá reinforces the department's role in the country's sustainable tourism offering. The region boasts diverse ecosystems, ideal for the development of nature tourism.

The Zetaquira Waterfall joins other natural destinations in Boyacá, helping to boost the local economy by attracting visitors interested in unique environmental experiences.

*This content was written with the assistance of artificial intelligence, based on publicly available information released to media outlets. It was also reviewed by a journalist and an editor.

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