Before the arrival of the Spanishconquistadores in the central highlands of Colombia, the area around Supatá was inhabited by the Panche people. In ChibchaSupatá means "low and fertile land".[2] The village is located on the northwestern edge of the Bogotá savanna at a relatively low elevation of 1,780 metres (5,840 ft) above sea level, while other areas within the municipality are much higher, up to a maximum elevation of 3,400 metres (11,200 ft).[1]
On the El Tablazo mountain, at an elevation of 3,285 metres (10,778 ft) within the boundaries of Supatá, there's a cave named Cueva Chía ("Chía Cave"). Chía was the Moon goddess of the Muisca who frequently invaded the territories of the Panche. It is said the people hid the treasures of Chía in this cave.[1]
