[3] Key attractions include the Chivor Reservoir, popular for kayaking, fishing, and kite surfing, as well as nearby waterfalls and hiking trails.

With its tranquil environment and focus on sustainable travel, Macanal offers a unique escape for nature and adventure enthusiasts.

The Reinado del Agua in Macanal, Boyaca, is a cultural and tourist event that celebrates the municipality's water resources, highlighting its connection with the Chivor Reservoir.

Additionally, it includes typical gastronomy and handicrafts, strengthening cultural identity and attracting sustainable tourism.

Main economical activities of Macanal are agriculture; coffee (Coffea arabica), bananas, maize, beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), yuca, sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum), arracacha (Arracacia xanthorrhiza), avocadoes, papayas, mangoes, guayaba and cucumbers (Cucumis sativus and Cyclanthera pedata), livestock farming and mining (gypsum and emeralds).