Villa de Leyva

Villa de Leyva is a charmful town filled with history and archeology. Around 17.000 people live in this colonial place that consists of white houses, cobblestone streets, a huge square, and plentiful restaurants.

 

It is located in a gorgeous valley surrounded by mountains. Nowadays, the area is known for being quite dry and comes with pleasant temperatures. However, it used to be a sea and this is still visible in the many fossils found from the Mesozoic and Cretaceous era.

 

Villa de Leyva is perfect for strolling around in the picturesque streets and discovering the typical architecture and majestic square. Visit also the many museums dedicated to the study of fossils or colonial art.

 

Furthermore, the surroundings boast great nature and adventurous activities.

IDEAL FOR:

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Nature
Adventure
Culture

INFORMATION

Population: 17000 inhabitants

Altitude: 2150 masl

Average temperature: 18 °C

Best time to visit: All year round

Population:

17000 inhabitants

Altitude:

2150 masl

Average temperature:

18 °C

Best time to visit:

All year round

Carmen Church in Villa de Leyva
Frailejones with yellow flowers in paramo
Kronosaurus fossil in Archeological musuem of Villa de Leyva
Pozo Azules in Villa de Leyva

AVAILABLE TOURS

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Hiking to the Iguaque Páramo

Take in the gorgeous landscapes on your hike to the scared lake of Iguaque, located in the Paramó of Villa de Leyva.

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Bike Tour to the Periquera Waterfalls

Explore the natural beauty of Villa de Leyva and its marvelous and mountainous surroundings on a bicycle.

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The Dinosaur Bicycle Tour

Cycle through the surroundings of Villa de Leyva and discover the prehistoric history of this gorgeous region.

Muisca Observatory El Infiernito near Villa de Leyva

Time Trip Tour by Car in Villa de Leyva

Go back in time on the Time Trip Tour by jeep and discover the magical prehistory of Villa de Leyva.

ACCOMMODATIONS

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Hotel La Posada de San Antonio

Hotel Posada de San Antonio is a beautiful family hotel that was built by joining 3 colonial houses that were located next to each other.

 

This resulted in a spacious hotel where guests can enjoy the colonial atmosphere while being in a comfortable and well-equipped place.

 

You can find a restaurant, relaxing room, Jacuzzi and a little chapel in the hotel. The rooms are spread over two floors around a typical inner patio.

 

The hotel is located inside the old town, on the Plaza de Nariño, which is one of the most important squares of Villa de Leyva.

 

Check out more about the hotel here.

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Hotel Casa Terra

Hotel Casa Terra is located in a quite street just 350 meters from the Plaza Mayor in the Historical and colonial Center of Villa de Leyva.

 

The hotel has only 9 exclusive rooms and suites designed by mixing the rustic and traditional style of the house with contemporary furniture and design.

 

It is surrounded by extensive gardens which make it an ideal place to rest. You will feel as if you were in a countryside hotel, but right in the middle of the historic center of Villa de Leyva.

 

The spacious rooms come with their private bathroom, and T. V.

 

Check out the hotel here.

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Discover your ideal itinerary for free!

At Lulo Colombia Travel, we create amazing travel itineraries that are tailor-made to your travel style and preferences.

 

Let us help you come up with an ideal route for your trip in Colombia. By answering the following short questions we will provide you on the spot with a free and personalized itinerary that will serve as a starting point for an unforgettable journey!