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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Travel to the historic heart of Boyacá and discover the places where Colombia’s independence was forged. From your hotel in Bogotá, begin a journey filled with history, landscapes, and colonial charm.
The first stop is the Boyacá Bridge, a symbol of freedom marked by an obelisk and triumphal arch. Then continue to Tunja, former Muisca capital and colonial jewel, to visit the Founder’s House, the House of Notary Juan de Vargas, and the Church of Santo Domingo.
After lunch, the route leads to Villa de Leyva, one of Colombia’s most beautiful towns, with cobbled streets, colonial houses, and museums that preserve 17th-century heritage. The day concludes at the Convent of Santo Ecce Homo, founded in 1620, where time seems to stand still between faith and tradition.
A journey that blends history, culture, and natural beauty at every turn.
Includes: transportation, professional guide, typical lunch, admission to El Fósil Museum and Convent of Santo Ecce Homo.
Options
Private Tour - English Guide
Pickup included
Private tour in spanish
Private: Spanish or english speaking guide service.
Pickup included
What's included
Typical Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
DVD (available to purchase)
Food and drinks, unless specified
What to expect
Puente de Boyaca
20m · Admission ticket included
A representative from Panamericana Travel DMC will pick you up at the hotel to begin a journey through the beautiful landscapes of Boyaca, Tunja and Villa de Leyva. The first stop will be at “el Puente de Boyaca”, where the battle in which the Country acquired its definite independence took place. Here you will see the obelisk and the triumphal arch.
Tunja
45m
The tour will continue towards Tunja (which means 'mighty man' in Chibcha), a town that in times of the Muiscas was already of great relevance and continued to be so in the colonial times. There you will take a walk to visit the Founder's House
Casa Del Fundador Gonzalo Suarez Rendon
Pass by
a typical construction of the XVI century. Now it is home for the Tourism and Culture Board
Casa Museo Don Juan de Vargas
Pass by
a Mudejar-style mansion with Andalusian Patio located in the Historic Center of Tunja, in Boyacá, Colombia and is used as the headquarters of the Colonial Museum of the city since 1984
Villa de Leyva
2h
Then, you will head to Villa de Leyva (lunch included), where you will take a walk along the town to see the old colonial houses that have been transformed into museums
Plaza Mayor
10m
Our first stop in town is la Plaza Mayor one of the biggest squares in Latin america which is framed by the beautiful white colonial houses that make this town so unique
Monasterio Del Santo Eccehomo
20m · Admission ticket included
a Dominican Convent from the XVII century in begging built to be home of the elderly members of the Dominican community
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Meet your guide at the hotel lobby
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
not recommended for passengers with mobility problems
Comfortable shoes are recommended
This tour involves large amount of time seating in a vehicle
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
