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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Dare to visit the wonderful Villa de Leyva, a charming place for its colonial architecture. The trip is adorned by beautiful landscapes and historical places, you will learn about the customs, typical dishes and much more. On the way you will also visit places like the Boyacá bridge, the place where the battle to obtain our independence took place.
In Villa de Leyva you will visit the Plaza Mayor, famous for its size and stone floor; museums, churches, convents and attractions such as the blue wells, the infiernito, archaeological and fossil museum, vineyards, monastery santo eccehomo (you can choose 2 attractions. It does not include Casa Terracota, this is additional).
On the way back to Bogota, we pass through the towns of Sutamarchan and Ráquira, the latter is a picturesque place famous worldwide for its long tradition of ceramic work.
And finally, we will arrive at the starting point in Bogota and the place of your choice.
What's included
Wi-Fi included… but the best connection will be with this experience
Enjoy free time for lunch at a recommended restaurant
A stop to taste our local flavors! Traditional Colombian snack
Professional local guide. Bilingual upon request
Travel with peace of mind: Medical insurance included
Stay hydrated! Water is on us
A souvenir from us! Take a little piece of Colombia with you
Lunch is not included
What to expect
Casa Terracota
Pass by
In this magical place, architecture and design merge, as well as other arts and crafts. From its origin and concept, the Colombian architect and ceramist Octavio Mendoza Morales, has sought to promote an alternative and harmonious lifestyle for both the individual and the community, as well as the surrounding environment.
Museo Paleontologico de Villa de Leyva
Pass by
It is located in ek km 1.5 Vía Arcabuco in a house constituted as a jewel of colonial architecture built in 1570 as a mill, currently shelters pieces of paleontological and cultural heritage, of fossil pieces dating from the Cretaceous period 130 million years, has 2425 pieces in collection and 441 pieces of exhibition. It also has a collection of approximately 130 species from different typical ecosystems of the country and a live collection of native species used for educational, research and conservation purposes. This museum is attached to the Faculty of Science of the National University of Colombia.
Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Rosario
Pass by
On the eastern side of the Plaza Mayor of the beautiful Villa, the church of Our Lady of the Rosary is located
Plaza Mayor
20m
With 14,000 m2, the Villa de Leyva is one of the largest squares in America. In this cobbled space a water fountain and the church of Our Lady of the Rosary stand out. In the surroundings visitors find restaurants, hotels, museums and craft shops, among other buildings, that respect the colonial architecture characteristic of this municipality.
Monasterio Del Santo Eccehomo
45m · Admission ticket included
The monastery of Ecce Homo was founded by the Dominicans on March 15, 1620, on a Palm Sunday, as an evangelization center and rest house away from the urban centers, where the friars of advanced age. Religious architecture followed the patterns established by the Spaniards for long periods. The type of convents found in our country responds to the implementation and repetition of specific types, with small variations in the materials used.
Pozos Azules
30m · Admission ticket not included
Just a couple of kilometers from the Villa, on the road that leads to Santa Sofia, we find the wonderful blue wells. These wells are artificial and are on privately owned land,
Casa Museo Antonio Narino
30m · Admission ticket included
Propitious place to admire the life and work of this great hero of our history, we can also remember Human Rights and other interesting data.
Museo El Fosil
30m · Admission ticket included
The Museo El Fósil, located in Villa de Leyva, Colombia, houses one of the best-preserved kronosaur fossils in the world, dating back 120 million years. In addition to this impressive fossil, the museum displays a collection of marine fossils, highlighting the rich geological history of the region.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
The adventure begins wherever you choose. We’ll pick you up at your preferred location: hotel, airport, Airbnb, or wherever you are
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ideal for all types of travelers, we’ll only be walking in a beautiful place
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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