It is the ninth most populated municipality in the department of Boyacá and one of the ten highest in the country because it is located over 3,030 meters above sea level, it is also known for being the main producer of onion in the country. It is well known for its proximity to Lake Tota for being one of the 3 municipalities that surround it. The most outstanding island territories of Aquitania are the island of San Pedro and the tourist viewpoint of Peña de la Virgen, the peninsula of Potrero and the sanctuary of the Lord of Miracles whose festivities are held in mid-January. In this municipality there is also a space for ecotourism in the Páramo de los Curies.
One of the great attractions that Boyacá has. In the Lake of Tota is Playa Blanca, located in the southwestern part of the Lake, it is a bay that as its name indicates has a white sandy beach and despite the low temperatures of both the climate and the water, it is very frequented by swimmers and lovers of water sports, in its surroundings is also practiced hiking.
This municipality stands out for having wonderful temples, clear examples of architectural jewels. In the center of the municipality stands the Basilica of Our Lady of the Snows, one of the most beautiful temples of Boyacá; it is also one of the largest in the country. The basilica was built in the 19th century in neo-Gothic style and is a replica of a Parisian temple. It is built entirely in carved stone and inside it has a spectacular baldachin that is of Italian origin, in Colombia there are only two of them.
The Minor Basilica is part of the architectural heritage next to the park of Sor Gabriela, municipal palace, hacienda Duranera, the house of culture, music school house and the house of the company.
In the surroundings of Firavitoba there are suitable places for bike rides and hiking, stand out, the rock of the eagles, the cave of the old, the sidewalk Caper and the church of Mercy. From the gastronomy of Firavitoba are bread prepared in a wood oven and the genovas.
Nobsa is an industrial, artisanal, agricultural and tourist municipality of Sugamuxi Province, located within the important industrial corridor of the center east of the country sharing borders with Santa Rosa de Viterbo, Corrales, Tópaga, Floresta, Tibasosa and Sogamoso. Its economic activity focused on the industrial sector includes the operation of factories such as Acerías Paz del Río and the exploitation of limestone rock, in the craft sector stands out the elaboration of ruanas, bells and rustic furniture, thus becoming an important craft centre.
