Cuítiva


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muisca meaning of cuítiva : Qüitiba
Tiba was translated in spanish as 'captain' because JIMÉNEZ DE QUESADA, WHO COMMANDED THE SOLDIERS, used the word 'tiba' to signify the 'ABILITY TO COMMAND'.
in primitive times, 'tiba' was one who served as a regent within a certain domain of the MHUYSQA (muisca) culture.
(i) and (y) semantics can be extensive and will vary according to context. However, 'responsibility', 'regency', or 'command' is always involved in the translation.
Science serves to open new fields studying the knowledge of man and also to correct historical mistakes.
with constant breakthroughs in the muisca language, we must not continue translating TIBA as 'captain' because in doing so, we confine ourselves to the narrow vocabulary of spanish soldiers from centuries ago.
qüitiba: the domain responsible for raising suqui
                                                          CREDIT: MARIANA ESCRIBANO, SEMANTICS AUTHOR OF CHICHBA VOCABULARY
Description:
Cuítiva is one of the 13 towns of Sugamuxi's province.

Town's full size= 43 km2 (25% the size of Aruba).

Main economic activities: Agriculture and tourism.
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Cuitiva's clock
Cuítiva is a quiet rural town with a lovely main plaza which reflects its Muisca origins. It borders the magnificent lake Tota, has access to the páramos, and is home to thermal hot springs.
How to get here:
By bus: From Sogamoso's bus terminal, every hour. There is a bus stop also at Puente Pesca's corner (center of Sogamoso).
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By car: Follow the route Sogamoso - Iza - Cuitiva - Tota. It takes around 25 min.

Main attractions:
  • Stone point of entrance displaying important Muisca culture god and goddess, Bochica and Bachué.
  • The town itself, is a simple example of day-to-day living, people, and local architecture of rural Colombia.
  • Muisca sculptures in the main square
  • Yearly celebrations in a genuine rural town
  • Relaxing and natural thermal hot spring pools
  • Scenic treks and trips around lake Tota and hiking the surrounding mountains
  • Breathtaking páramos ​surrounding the area
See also:
> Towns of Sugamuxi
> Where to stay in Sugamuxi
> What to do in Sugamuxi
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