Rock art near Bojaca and a sanctuary with an image in the municipality give you distinct cultural points of reference when planning your trip. Piedras de Chivo Negro Park combines its archaeological significance with dry forest; the Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud de Bojacá is also known as “Roma Chiquita.” This brings together landscape, rock art and religious culture as clearly distinct themes.
Rock Art and Dry Forest
The archaeological and ecotourism park Piedras de Chivo Negro is located near Bojaca. It features rock formations; 16 rocks with rock art have been fully inventoried. The number 16 gives the archaeological significance a concrete scale. The park also includes an area of dry forest, placing the landscape aspect within the same park. Rock art and dry forest appeal to different interests, which you can consider side by side when choosing a destination. If you want to focus your stay more on culture or more on landscape, Bojaca makes it possible to distinguish between the two through these specific themes.
A Historic Reopening
On July 27, 2024, the municipal government of Bojacá, with the approval of the Consejo Municipal para la Gestión del Riesgo y Desastres (CMGRD), announced that the park would reopen as of that date. New rules to protect and preserve the park were also introduced. The announcement explicitly linked the reopening at the time with protecting the site. If you are planning to visit Piedras de Chivo Negro, check in advance whether it is currently open to visitors.
The Sanctuary and the Image
The Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Salud de Bojacá is located in the municipality of Bojacá and is also called “Roma Chiquita.” The image of Nuestra Señora de la Salud de Bojacá is in the temple’s left nave. The nickname and the image offer different points of reference: “Roma Chiquita” is the name of the sanctuary, while the reference to the left nave locates the image within the temple. If you are interested in religious art and the names of local sanctuaries, this site offers a distinct cultural experience alongside the park.
Which Focus Is Right for Your Trip?
To decide which aspect of Bojaca interests you, you can weigh the two focuses against each other. The park combines rock art with dry forest; the sanctuary draws attention to the image and the name “Roma Chiquita.” The practical difference lies in the focus: one brings archaeological significance and landscape together, while the other centers on an image in a specific location within the temple. If you want to consider culture and nature together, give more weight to the park; if you are primarily interested in the image, the sanctuary takes priority.
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