Aquitania is a town and municipality in Boyacá Department, Colombia, part of the Sugamuxi Province, a subregion of Boyaca. Aquitania borders Sogamoso, Cuítiva and Mongua in the north, Zetaquirá, San Eduardo and Páez in the south, Labranzagrande, Pajarito, Recetor and Chámeza in the east and Cuítiva, Tota, Zetaquirá and San Eduardo in the west. The urban centre is situated on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense as one of the highest towns at an altitude of . The town of Aquitania borders Lake Tota to the east. Climate History Before the Spanish conquest of the Muisca, Aquitania was called "Guáquia" and was inhabited by the indigenous Muisca people. The area was ruled by the iraca of Sugamuxi. Conquistador Juan de San Martín reached the area in 1540. Modern Aquitania was founded in 1777. Economy Commercial agricultural products grown in Aquitaine include onions, peas, corn, and potatoes. Born in Aquitania Arsenio Chaparro Cardoso, former professional cyclist Freddy Montaña, professional cyclist Gallery References Municipalities of Boyacá Department Populated places established in 1777 1777 establishments in the Spanish Empire Muisca Confederation