Pauna combines a hilly landscape with Muzo traditions and several natural attractions within the municipality. Alto de San Jerónimo is a natural viewpoint offering 360-degree views over a large part of the municipality. Other landmarks include Cascada La Tunera, Pozo Aguasal and the Las Cuevas de las Iglesias cave. Historical traditions and a festival featuring local food add to these landscape themes. For travelers, this raises a range of questions: How do the hills and rivers shape the area? Which natural attractions have a specific route? And what cultural connections tell the story of Pauna’s past?
Landscape and Muzo Mythology
Pauna’s rural area is hilly. Fura and Tena are part of Muzo mythology about the origin of the world; at the same time, the Río Minero separates the two hills. Fura belongs to the municipality of Pauna, while Tena belongs to San Pablo de Borbur. They are therefore connected in mythology, but geographically belong to different municipalities. This distinction helps place the names in their landscape and cultural context.
Alto de San Jerónimo is a natural viewpoint in the municipality of Pauna, offering 360-degree views over a large part of the municipal area. While Fura and Tena are associated with mythology and the river that separates them, Alto is known for its sweeping panoramic views.
Natural Attractions in the Municipality
Pauna’s tourist attractions include Pozo Aguasal and Cascada La Tunera. Reaching the foot of Cascada La Tunera takes about 15 to 20 minutes, followed by a short climb over rocks and along the river current. Actual conditions may also vary. When planning, it is therefore worth considering both the approximate walking time and the stretch that follows.
Las Cuevas de las Iglesias is a cave beside Quebrada La Chatana.
A Route Through Rural Districts
The route for the 2026 edition of the Travesía Ruta Canipa begins at the sports complex in Pauna’s town center and passes through several rural districts in the municipality, including San Isidro, Cápez, Chorrera, Fura, Tena, Quipa, Mayóquima and Ibama.
History and Local Cuisine
Before the Spanish invasion, Canipa Indigenous people lived in Pauna; according to historical accounts, they belonged to the Muzo political and territorial unit. This historical context should be distinguished from the stories of Fura and Tena: those concern the origin of the world in Muzo mythology, while this concerns the earlier population and its affiliation. Together, these connections give the landscape historical and cultural context.
Locals and visitors come together for a festival on Día del Campesino. Local dishes include grilled meat with cassava.
Choose Pauna Based on Your Interests
The natural attractions offer distinct experiences to consider when planning your trip: Alto de San Jerónimo is known for its 360-degree views, while Cascada La Tunera involves a walk followed by a climb. Fura and Tena connect the landscape with Muzo mythology. You can use these interests to guide your search for a hotel in Pauna.
For an overview of the wider region, see: Boyacá.
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