One of the main tourist attractions in the Villa de Guaduas is its church, which was constructed over 200 years ago on August 1, 1809. The project was led by Father Justiniano Gutiérrez on land donated by Mr. Joseph de Acosta. Due to constant budget limitations, the right tower was initially built, and it remained so until 1960 when the left tower was finally built. Today, the pristine white structure of the church enhances the panoramic view of the Villa de Guaduas, standing out in the landscape and crowned by the impressive image of the cathedral. The first stone of this beautiful temple was laid on August 1, 1809, following the final design of the architect Fray Domingo de Petrés.
By private vehicle from Bogotá, there are two options:
- Calle 80: Passing through the El Rosal, La Vega, and Villeta municipalities. This route covers approximately 122 km, with a travel time of around 2 hours and 48 minutes.
- Calle 13: This route goes through Mosquera, Madrid, Facatativá, Albán, and Villeta. It has a similar distance and travel time as the Calle 80 route.
By public transportation:
- From the Bogotá Transport Terminal (Terminal Salitre), companies such as Flota Santa Fe offer direct services to Guaduas. Buses operate twice daily and take approximately 2 hours and 53 minutes to reach their destination.