Without a doubt, the most beautiful destination near Bogotá is the entire area behind its Eastern Mountain Range. The whole area that is Choachi, Fómeque and Ubaqué is in the middle of some of the most beautiful mountains we have ever seen. Plus, most of Fómeque is inside Chingaza National Natural Park! It’s a place you need to get to know because of the nature around it, and it gets bonus points because the town itself is beautiful (especially the main square – more about that below). Here’s how to get to Fómeque!
All points and routes are marked on the map below!
How to get to Fómeque
In public transportation:
It’s REALLY simple. Take a bus from the Cootransfomeque terminal in Bogotá. The address is weird: Ac. 6 #1528, but it’s on Calle 6, one block from Avenida Caracas (walking away from the mountains). I left the price below… read on!
In a car:
- Write “Fómeque” in Google Maps or Waze and follow the instructions for how to get to Fómeque. In Bogota, take the Circunvalar south-bound to the Universidad Distrital, where you turn left to exit towards Choachi.
- Enter Choachi and follow the map to start heading to Fómeque.
If you’re interested in Choachi too, click here to read about how to get there and more!
What to do in Fómeque:
Hike in Chingaza
Chingaza National Natural Park holds a special place in our hearts. It’s gorgeous, and too few people have been there.
It is one of Colombia’s largest National Parks. The park has entraces from the north through La Calera or from the south, through Fómeque. You’ll see a plethora of lagoons, and its mountains are awe-inspiring.
The only frustrating thing is that it can be difficult to get to some trails because of the TERRIBLE road conditions and the requirements to enter. To read more about how to get to Chingaza National Natural Park, click here!
Go Glamping
If you haven’t experienced glamping, you have to. It’s a combination of camping and glamour. It’s glamorous camping.
You usually sleep deep in the wilderness in domes or cabins made specifically for enjoying nature. The structures are almost always rustic but elegant, offer good food and often have a jacuzzi right next to them.
Click here to read about the BEST glamping near Choachi, Fómeque and even Cáqueza!
Visit Parque Jesús Maestro
Walk around the beautiful town and get to know it, but especially Jesús Maestro Park. This is the main square, and you can tell they have put some love into it because it’s a beauty. Green is how I would describe it, and the town’s cathedral is imposing and attractive.
The square and its surroundings are the perfect place to have a small town lunch, whether you’re passing through Fómeque or it’s your destination.
Try Artisan Beer
Fómeque has a craft brewery known for its beautiful bottles with Colombian animals, such as the jaguar and the spectacled bear.
Stop by for a refreshing drink and support a cool local business!
To see more activities in Fómeque, here’s a link to the official tourist brochure of the Mayor’s Office of Fómeque.
Other things to know:
- There are 0 tolls from Bogotá to Fómeque.
- The bus ticket to Fómeque costs $13,000 Colombian pesos (about 3 dollars).
- After Choachi, the road is still paved, but not in a great condition.
- Take cash for paying in lots of stores and restaurants that don’t accept cards payments.
