El Cocuy (Spanish pronunciation: [el koˈkuj]) is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Boyacá, part of the sub-region of the Gutiérrez Province. The national natural park El Cocuy National Park is nearby.

El Cocuy
Municipality and town
Flag of El Cocuy
Official seal of El Cocuy
Location of the municipality and town of El Cocuy in the Boyacá Department of Colombia
Location of the municipality and town of El Cocuy in the Boyacá Department of Colombia
Country Colombia
DepartmentBoyacá Department
ProvinceGutiérrez Province
Government
 • MayorTomás Ruíz Silva
(2020-2023)
Population
 • Urban
2.758 inhabitants (2,019)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Born in El Cocuy

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6°25′N 72°25′W / 6.417°N 72.417°W / 6.417; -72.417