Side view of the cathedral's facade, highlighting the side towers with their bell towers and a beautiful blue sky. Close-up of the upper part of the cathedral's facade, highlighting the side towers with their bell towers, one of which houses the clock tower. Interior of the cathedral seen from the second floor, up to the altar. Along the sides are several arched columns, and in the center are two long rows of wooden chairs.
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The Cathedral of Saint Michael the Archangel is one of the main tourist attractions in the town of Guaduas. Its construction began over 200 years ago, when its cornerstone was laid on August 1, 1809, based on a design by Friar Domingo de Petres.

Due to ever-present budgetary constraints, the church was initially built with only one tower, the right one, and remained so until 1960, when the left tower was added.   

Located in the heart of Guaduas' historic center, Saint Michael the Archangel witnessed the passage of colonial authorities, merchants, and travelers along the Royal Road. Today, every panoramic view of the town of Guaduas is adorned with the pristine white of the cathedral and crowned by its presence. 

📍 Instrucciones de llegada

By private vehicle from Bogotá, there are two options:
* Take Calle 80, passing through the municipalities of El Rosal, La Vega, and Villeta, until you reach Guaduas. This route is approximately 122 km long and takes about 2 hours and 48 minutes to travel.
* Take Calle 13 from Bogotá, passing through Mosquera, Madrid, Facatativá, Albán, and Villeta, before reaching Guaduas. This route has a similar distance and travel time to the Calle 80 route.

By public transportation: * From the Bogotá Bus Terminal (Terminal Salitre), companies like Flota Santa Fe offer direct service to Guaduas. Buses depart twice daily, and the trip takes approximately 2 hours and 53 minutes.