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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
Meeting and pickup
The adventure begins wherever you choose. We pick you up at the place you you prefer : Hotel, Airport, Airbnb or wherever you are.
Itinerary
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(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.
Admission ticket free -
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.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On the eastern side of the Plaza Mayor of the beautiful Villa, the church of Our Lady of the Rosary is located
Admission ticket free -
1Plaza Mayor
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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Pozos Azules
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,
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Casa Museo Antonio Narino
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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