Tutazá Township, is a town that dates from
before the conquest. Its name comes from the Cacique Tutazua, Chibcha
language that means "son of the sun." The first historical
records of the municipality, appear in the envoys of King Ferdinand VII and
Queen Elizabeth. In meetings with the Spanish warriors the Tutazúa, is sent
along with that in the corresponding Duitama to opposition in colonial times. Tundama
cacique forces were defeated by the Spanish armies, juanto to the chief of
Tutazá.
Tutazua was a brave and tireless
