Moonfest - Furry Convention in Paipa

Moonfest is a Colombian furry convention held at the Estelar Paipa Hotel and Centro de Convenciones in Paipa, Boyaca, roughly 3-4 hours north of Bogota by car. The event operates as a resort-style retreat rather than a city convention, with attendees having access to the hotel's thermal hot springs, spa facilities, and lakeside grounds. Convention packages typically bundle multi-night stays, breakfast, and transportation from Bogota.

2026: Thermal Waters and Tails

The July 10-13, 2026 gathering returns to the Estelar Paipa Hotel & Centro de Convenciones.

The venue is a pet-friendly resort, and attendees have access to thermal hot springs, spa facilities, and lakeside grounds alongside standard convention programming such as Dealers Dens and panel tracks. The resort setting suits fursuit photography and social activities.

How Do I Get to Moonfest?

Reaching Paipa involves travel through the Colombian highlands:

• Flying: El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota is the international gateway.
• Ground Transit: Paipa is approximately 3-4 hours north of Bogota by car.
• Bus Network: Regular buses depart from the Terminal de Transporte in Bogota to Paipa.

Where Should I Stay for Moonfest?

Moonfest offers bundled packages to simplify logistics:

• Estelar Paipa Hotel & Centro de Convenciones: The pet-friendly main venue. Convention packages for two or four people typically include a three-night stay, breakfast, and sometimes transportation from Bogota.
• On-site access: Booking the main hotel provides direct access to the thermal pools and convention center without leaving the resort.

Past Years

2025: Community Meets. Moonfest continued its tradition of social meets in Bogota throughout 2025. These gatherings solidified the Colombian community and prepared for the larger 2026 iteration.

What Are the Highlights of Moonfest?

• Resort-style retreat prioritizing socialization over urban convention formats.
• Estelar Paipa Hotel provides thermal hot springs, spa access, and a pet-friendly policy.
• Bundled packages covering multi-night stays, breakfasts, and transit.
• South American circuit presence, offering scenic highland landscapes and a welcoming community.