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Casa Trufa puppies in Tunja
Tunja is high enough to be cool: ≈ 2,700 m (8,860 ft), in the cool climate zone (piso térmico). At that altitude the climate suits all seven breeds we raise. It is the capital of Boyacá, with 190,498 people in DANE’s projection for 2026.
By Casa Trufa · Updated on · Sources: DANE (DIVIPOLA and its 2026 population projection), the SRTM elevation model, IDEAM and OurAirports. How each figure is calculated
- Population (2026)
- 190,498
- DANE projection
- Altitude
- ≈ 2,700 m (8,860 ft)
- Cool climate zone: an average between 12 and 17.5 °C (54–64 °F)
- Nearest airport
- EYP
- El Alcaraván Airport (Yopal), 110 km (68 mi) in a straight line
- DIVIPOLA code
- 15001
- Capital of Boyacá
Which dog breeds suit the climate in Tunja?
| Breed | In Tunja | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Maltese | Suits it well | Dry the coat fully after a bath, and add a light sweater if it is clipped very short. |
| Maltipoo | Suits it well | Dry fully after a bath; a sweater if the coat is kept very short. |
| Cavalier | Suits it well | It does well; dry it off after rain. |
| Cockapoo | Suits it well | Dry fully after a bath or rain. |
| Border Collie | Suits it well | Where it performs best. |
| Blue Heeler | Suits it well | It also does well in the cool highlands. |
| Bernese | Suits it well | Cool weather, which is its own. It needs space and floors that are not slippery. |
Tunja: ≈ 2,700 m (8,860 ft), cool climate zone (2,001 to 3,000 m (6,560–9,840 ft); an average between 12 and 17.5 °C (54–64 °F), under the Caldas classification used by IDEAM, Colombia’s hydrology, meteorology and environmental studies institute). This is Casa Trufa’s general criterion by altitude; it does not replace your veterinarian’s assessment.
Of the 123 municipalities in Boyacá, 78 (63%) are in the cool highlands like Tunja, so what we recommend here holds for almost the whole department.
How does a puppy get to Tunja?
How the puppy gets to you is arranged with each family on WhatsApp: it depends on where you live, on the puppy’s age and on what is calmest for the puppy.
Tunja has no airport with scheduled flights of its own: the nearest is El Alcaraván Airport (EYP), in Yopal, about 110 km (68 mi) away in a straight line. The next closest is El Dorado Airport (BOG), in Bogotá, 130 km (81 mi) away. Bogotá is 130 km (81 mi) away in a straight line; a straight line is not the road, and which of the airports makes sense depends on the route.
How a puppy reaches you, handover age, documents and what we don’t doWhat about the municipalities near Tunja?
By population, Tunja ranks 37th among Colombia’s 1,122 municipalities. Within 40 km (25 mi) in a straight line there are 35 municipalities, from Zetaquira at ≈ 1,680 m (5,510 ft) up to Chíquiza at ≈ 2,960 m (9,710 ft): 1 in the temperate zone and 34 in the cool highlands.
- Motavita, Boyacá4 km (2 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,900 m (9,510 ft) · cool
- Soracá, Boyacá5 km (3 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,810 m (9,220 ft) · cool
- Oicatá, Boyacá8 km (5 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,710 m (8,890 ft) · cool
- Chivatá, Boyacá8 km (5 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,920 m (9,580 ft) · cool
- Boyacá, Boyacá10 km (6 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,410 m (7,910 ft) · cool
- Sora, Boyacá11 km (7 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,680 m (8,790 ft) · cool
- Cucaita, Boyacá11 km (7 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,640 m (8,660 ft) · cool
- Cómbita, Boyacá11 km (7 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,820 m (9,250 ft) · cool
Frequently asked questions about Tunja
Which dog breeds suit Tunja’s climate?
Tunja is at ≈ 2,700 m (8,860 ft), in the cool climate zone; the reference temperature for that band is an average between 12 and 17.5 °C (54–64 °F). At that altitude the climate suits all seven breeds we raise.
Can a Bernese Mountain Dog live in Tunja?
Yes. At ≈ 2,700 m (8,860 ft), Tunja is in the cool band where we recommend the Bernese Mountain Dog without reservations. What to look at here is space: it weighs 36–50 kg (79–110 lb) and lives better in a house with a yard.
Can a puppy fly to Tunja?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is El Alcaraván Airport (EYP, Yopal), about 110 km (68 mi) in a straight line. The rules for flying with a puppy are changing, so we confirm them with the airline every time; a puppy never travels alone or in the hold.
Do you also work with families in the towns around Tunja?
Yes, on the same climate criteria. The closest are Motavita, 4 km (2 mi) away at ≈ 2,900 m (9,510 ft) (cool highlands); Soracá, 5 km (3 mi) away at ≈ 2,810 m (9,220 ft) (cool highlands); Oicatá, 8 km (5 mi) away at ≈ 2,710 m (8,890 ft) (cool highlands); Chivatá, 8 km (5 mi) away at ≈ 2,920 m (9,580 ft) (cool highlands). Distances are in a straight line.
Guides for this climate
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Do you live in Tunja?
Tell us about your home and your routine: we will tell you which breed suits your climate and how the puppy would get to you.