Location: Tunja
Top Restaurants in Tunja
Top Things to do in Tunja
- 1. Plaza de Bolivar
- 2. Parque Central y Feria Dulce de Iza
- 3. Templo De Santo Domingo
- 4. Catedral Basilica Metropolitana Santiago de Tunja
- 5. Casa Del Fundador Gonzalo Suarez Rendon
- 6. Puente de Boyaca
- 7. Pozo de Donato (Hunzahua)
- 8. Capilla y Museo de Santa Clara la Real
- 9. Pinzon Park
- 10. Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Milagro del Topo
Top 10 restaurants in Tunja, Colombia
Tunja (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtuŋha]) is a city on the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes, in the region known as the Altiplano Cundiboyacense, 130 km northeast of Bogotá. In 2012 it had an estimated population of 181,407 inhabitants. It is the capital of Boyacá department and the Central Boyacá Province. Tunja is an important educational centre of well-known universities. In the time before the Spanish conquest of the Muisca, Tunja was called Hunza and was conquered by the Spanish conquistadors on August 20, 1537 upon zaque Quemuenchatocha and founded by the Spanish on August 6, 1539, exactly one year after the former southern capital Bacatá. The city hosts the most remaining Muisca architecture: Hunzahúa Well, Goranchacha Temple and Cojines del Zaque.
Things to do in Tunja
1. El Gran Pollo Frito.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
The best fried chicken in town.
Reviewed By JABuenafe - Toronto, Canada
The restaurant is a comida rapida so don't expect fancy service. It is known for its friend chicken with side dishes as you choose. The fried chicken was excellent, no batter just plain chicken and deep fried. One orders from the counter, then someone brings your order to your table. Handy location too, around the corner from the Cathedral and you can't beat the price. Highly recommended in Tunja.
2. Restaurante El Maizal
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By polka party - Bogota, Colombia
If you’ve never had typical Colombian food, this is certainly an option. However, I was really disappointed that they didn't have any dishes particular to the Boyaca region. The other offerings from the Andean region of Colombia were nothing special. I tried the sancocho with chicken. The prices felt high, the same as I pay in Bogota which is a much more expensive city. A better option for me was Magnus, which is located down the hill from the San Francisco, and has a delicious and affordable lunch special (but more international style cuisine).
3. Macedonia Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By danielearm - Turin, Italy
we stopped en Tunja, travelling to Villa de Leyva.
a friend , born in Tunja and living in Bogotà, suggested to have lunch in Macedonia restaurant
She was really right!
nice location, execellent service..and we all had fish! fresh and well cooked ..
I had a really excellet "robalo grillado", friends a great "cazuela"
price average, for Colombia..means...cheap
4. Pesquera del norte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By RodneyJPerez - Villavicencio, Colombia
En cuanto a comida de mar es una muy buena opción en tunja, la cazuela de mariscos o la carbonara son bastante deliciosas, además te reciben con una entrada (fruta). Muy buen sitio
5. Mr. King
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
6. Madame Lili
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Onces lounge with traditional and original meals. Suitable for family, office or friends events for birthdays and special celebrations with a capacity of up to 60 people.
Reviewed By pandal0pez - Medellin, Colombia
I frequented Tunja regularly over past six months, and always found myself at Madame Lili whenever I stopped by the city. This is the perfect place to do business or homework, go on a date, or meet up with friends for a drink or dinner.
Softly lit lights hang from a clear ceiling adorned in vines and vibrant paintings cover the walls while soft music plays throughout the café. The menu doesn't have a distinct style of cuisine or drink, but everything is impressive and satisfying. There you'll find coffee based beverages with or without liqueur, beer, wine, an array of lemonades, juices, and water filtered from the tap, appetizers, entrees, and many different desserts. They are also willing to do what they can to make your food choice vegetarian. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. It's always been an all-around good experience and time well spent at Madame Lili.
I highly recommend a visit if ever you find yourself in the quiet capital of Boyacá.
7. Turmeque Cafe Cultural
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Turmequé Café Cultural is an alternative cultural spice also art gallery. You can enoy really good music, books, movies, theater, and of course, the best coffee in the City!!!
8. Aminta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Uscategui - Vitoria-Gasteiz
Space with a pleasant design for all tastes and with a variety of options for all ages in the midst of a country and modern atmosphere
9. Lacasa Restaurante Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 31 reviews
Colombian food, coffee and bakery
Reviewed By Carolina T
If you are looking for healthy and delicious food that is a great option in Tunja! While there you will know about architectural and cultural value of the house
10. Green Hills
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Diego N - Bogota, Colombia
La arquitectura del centro comercial es novedosa. Hay varios restaurantes y algunos bares. Comimos en el primer piso en un local de arroces en el que el servicio fue muy bueno. El precio, además, era más que competitivo con el de los locales vecinos.
