Guateque

Etymology

Guateque is derived from the original name Guatoc, meaning "Stream of the ravine" or "Lord of the winds".

History

In the centuries before the Spanish conquest of the Muisca, the central highlands of Colombia were inhabited by the Muisca. The Muisca practiced different rituals related to their religion. On the hill within the municipality that they called Guatoc, the people organized religious festivities.

While Catholic missionaries were already working in Guateque since 1556, the modern town was founded on January 28, 1636, by a group of Spanish leaders.

Economy

Despite the urban character of Guateque, almost half of its economy is based on agriculture and livestock farming. Predominant agricultural products are maize and tomatoes.

Born in Guateque

• Víctor Carranza, "the czar of emeralds"
• Francisco Estupiñán Heredia, politician
• Enrique Olaya Herrera, president of Colombia

Climate

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Gallery

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References

References

1. {{in lang. es [http://www.guateque-boyaca.gov.co/informacion_general.shtml Official website Guateque] {{webarchive. link. (2015-06-02)
2. {{in lang. es [http://www.excelsio.net/2011/11/sabe-el-origen-del-nombre-de-su.html Etymology Municipalities Boyacá] - Excelsio.net
3. The ''[[cacique]]'' of Guateque was an important leader within the loose [[Muisca Confederation]], as [[gold]] mining was executed in Guateque.{{in lang. es [http://www.nemosto.net/quimbaya/Muisca.pdf Gold mining in Guateque] {{Webarchive. link. (2016-08-07)