Admittedly, like many, I once thought the department of Cundinamarca was nothing more than urban sprawl surrounding the city of Bogotá.
It’s easy to get lost in the bustling city atmosphere and never-ending traffic that surrounds Colombia’s capital city. But buried beneath the hustle and bustle is one of the most profound stories in the country — the story of the largest indigenous group in Colombia, the Muisca Nation. The Muisca people were deeply connected to the high Andean plateau of the department of Cundinamarca and Boyacá, and many remnants of their impact — both past and present — still remain.
While exploring the department of Cundinamarca, I had the honor to learn more about the Muisca story from community leaders, as well as visit a number of sites that make up key pieces of the Muisca story. This was certainly one of my favorite episodes I’ve ever produced, so I hope you’ll join me for a journey through the Muisca cosmology in Cundinamarca!
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Virginia Taylor (Ginna) is a travel writer and photographer exploring the world until her boots wear through. She’s currently on a mission to explore all 32 departments of Colombia, though she formerly called the Middle East home. Want to know more? Visit the About Page.