# Things to see in Cajica (Colombia): 5 places and when to go

> Cajica is a town in Colombia, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly History (2), Architecture (1), Food and drink (1). The best known are Castillo Marroquín and Puente del Común. The best time to come is December to February and June to August; also possible: March to May and September to November. There are about 12 h 17 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/cajica/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Colombia · 4.9245, -74.012
- **Places:** 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/historia/) (2) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/arquitectura/) (1) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/gastronomia/) (1) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/naturaleza/) (1) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/fauna/) (1) · [Hot springs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/termal/) (1)
- **Best time:** December to February and June to August.
- **Also possible:** March to May and September to November.
- **Nearest airport:** BOG Bogota, 29 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Cajica

The places in and around Cajica, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Castillo Marroquín](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/castillo-de-mallorquin/): House in Chía, Colombia · 7.1 km
- [Puente del Común](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/puente-del-comun/): National monument of Colombia · 7.1 km
- [Bodega Komatsu Maquinaria](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/bodega-komatsu-maquinaria/): Winery · 8.2 km
- [Reserva del Perro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/reserva-del-perro/): Protected area · 2 m
- [Termales El Zipa (Tabio)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/termales-el-zipa-tabio/): Hot spring · 10 km

## When to go to Cajica

The best time to visit Cajica is **December to February and June to August**; also possible: March to May and September to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 11 h 45 |
| February | Best time | 11 h 51 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 58 |
| April | Possible | 12 h 07 |
| May | Possible | 12 h 13 |
| June | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| July | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| August | Best time | 12 h 10 |
| September | Possible | 12 h 02 |
| October | Possible | 11 h 53 |
| November | Possible | 11 h 46 |
| December | Best time | 11 h 43 |

There are about 12 h 17 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In January, 5 of the 5 places are at their best.

When to go to Colombia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Cajica

The nearest main airport is El Dorado International Airport (BOG, Bogota), 29 km as the crow flies. How to get around Colombia (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=4.9245%2C-74.012)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=4.9245%2C-74.012)

## Other towns nearby

- [Bogotá](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/bogota/): 62 places · 37 km
- [Honda, Tolima](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/honda/): 7 places · 87 km
- [Ibagué](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/ibague/): 6 places · 146 km
- [Manizales](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/manizales/): 9 places · 168 km
- [Pereira, Colombia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/pereira/): 16 places · 185 km
- [Socorro, Santander](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/socorro/): 8 places · 190 km

And all of Colombia, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Cajica?

The best known: [Castillo Marroquín](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/castillo-de-mallorquin/), [Puente del Común](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/colombia/puente-del-comun/). In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Cajica?

December to February and June to August; also possible: March to May and September to November. There are about 12 h 17 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.

### How do you get to Cajica?

The nearest main airport is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 29 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=4.9245%2C-74.012) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Cajica as the destination and these 5 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).