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'''Iguaque Lake''' is a ] located in the ] of ]. The lake and the surrounding area were declarated ] in ].<ref>(spanish) http://www.parquesnacionales.gov.co/PNN/portel/libreria/php/decide.php?patron=01.020207</ref> | ||
| == Description == | == Description == | ||
| Iguaque |
Iguaque Lake is located northwest to ], and is part of the Iguaque ]. The predominant ] is the ], with presence of ] plant, ]s, ]s and ]s. The average temperature is 12°C. The route of access to the natural reservation is: ] – ] (147 km) /Tunja – ] (39 km). The visitors center Furachiogua offers accommodation up to 48 persons, and ] zone.<ref>(spanish) http://ecomochilas.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=43</ref> | ||
| == Cultural value == | == Cultural value == | ||
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5°38′34″N 73°33′53″W / 5.64278°N 73.56472°W / 5.64278; -73.56472
| Lake Iguaque | |
|---|---|
| Location | Boyacá |
| Coordinates | N 05° 38.84' W 73°33.53' |
| Basin countries | Colombia |
| Surface area | 6750 m² |
| Max. depth | 105 m |
| Surface elevation | 3800 m |
Iguaque Lake is a lake located in the Boyacá Department of Colombia. The lake and the surrounding area were declarated National park of Colombia in 1977.
Description
Iguaque Lake is located northwest to Villa de Leyva, and is part of the Iguaque wildlife sanctuary. The predominant ecosystem is the páramo, with presence of frailejón plant, ferns, lichens and puyas. The average temperature is 12°C. The route of access to the natural reservation is: Bogotá – Tunja (147 km) /Tunja – Villa de Leyva (39 km). The visitors center Furachiogua offers accommodation up to 48 persons, and camping zone.
Cultural value
Iguaque is a sacred place to the indigenous people. According to Muisca legend, the mankind was originated in the Iguaque lake, when the goddess Bachué came out from the lake with a boy in her arms. When the boy grew, they populated the earth. They are considered the ancestors of the human race. finally, they disappeared unto the lake in the shape of snakes.
References
- (spanish) http://www.parquesnacionales.gov.co/PNN/portel/libreria/php/decide.php?patron=01.020207
- (spanish) http://ecomochilas.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=43
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