Cáqueza

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Etymology

The name Cáqueza comes from Chibcha and means "Region or enclosure without forest".[1]

History

The area of Cáqueza in the times before the Spanish conquest was inhabited by the Muisca and Cáqueza was ruled by the zipa based in Bacatá.

Modern Cáqueza was founded on October 23, 1600 by Luis Enríquez.[1]

Economy

Main economic activities in Cáqueza are agriculture and livestock farming. Important agricultural products are beans, maize, peas and onions.[1]

Born in Cáqueza

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