Pauna: Fura and Tena between landscape and tradition

Pauna combines hilly countryside with traditions about the origin of the world and natural attractions. Fura and Tena are part of Muzo mythology; at the same time, the two hills have a specific geographical relationship to the Río Minero. A route described for one edition runs from the sports complex in the town centre through several rural districts of the municipality. Other highlights include a natural viewpoint, a cave beside a river and a festival featuring local food. If you are looking for a holiday rental in Pauna, you can first plan your trip around the themes that interest you most: landscape, tradition, a described route or local food culture.

A route between the town centre and rural districts

The route for the 2026 edition of the Travesía Ruta Canipa begins at the sports complex in Pauna’s town centre and passes through several rural districts of the municipality: San Isidro, Cápez, Chorrera, Fura, Tena, Quipa, Mayóquima and Ibama. The transition from the town centre to the municipality’s rural areas gives you a concrete way to explore Pauna through named places and the route itself. The place names also give a sense of the extent of the route within the municipality.

Hills, tradition and river

The hills of Fura and Tena lend a cultural dimension to the landscape: they are part of Muzo mythology about the origin of the world. The Río Minero separates the two; Fura belongs to Pauna, while Tena belongs to San Pablo de Borbur. A shared mythological connection thus meets different municipal affiliations. The history of the Canipa Indigenous people is also part of Pauna’s story: they lived there before the Spanish invasion and, according to historical accounts, belonged to the Muzo political-territorial unit. These connections link place names in the landscape with a historical and cultural perspective.

Natural attractions with different perspectives

Pozo Aguasal is among the tourist attractions in the municipality of Pauna, as is Cascada La Tunera. A walk of about 15 to 20 minutes leads to the foot of the waterfall. The rest of the approach involves a short climb over rocks and along the river’s current. Conditions may vary. The time estimate can help you plan the walk during your stay; the subsequent climb is also part of the described approach.

A natural viewpoint at Alto de San Jerónimo offers a 360-degree view over a large part of the municipality. Las Cuevas de las Iglesias is a cave beside the Quebrada La Chatana. Together, these sites present different aspects of the landscape: the expansive view is the defining feature at Alto de San Jerónimo, while the Cuevas offer a cave beside a named watercourse. These attractions give you different ways to get to know Pauna’s landscape.

Local cuisine as part of the travel experience

On Día del Campesino, residents and visitors come together for a festival featuring local food, including grilled meat with cassava. This specific dish adds a culinary and cultural touch to the landscape and historical experiences. If you are travelling with varied interests, you can consider local food culture as a focus in its own right, alongside the landscape and traditions. When looking for a holiday rental in Pauna, you can first consider which of these perspectives most shapes your idea of a stay.

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