Villa de Leyva is renowned as being the most beautifully preserved Spanish colonial village in Colombia today. Located in the department of Boyaca, around 3 hours drive from Bogota, it is one of the top 10 things you should do when visiting the country.
Unlike other villages where colonial architecture exists, Villa de Leyva is completely unspoilt by modern buildings and is perfectly preserved. As such you get an all immersive experience of what the village was like when it was founded more than 400 years ago. The village includes one of the largest cobblestoned squares in the whole country.
The interesting thing about Villa de Leyva is that it is a modern thriving village (with hospitals, police stations and a town hall) but all the buildings are either restorations or built in a style that mimicks the original. Hence the appearance of this lovely place is perfectly maintained.
On the tour you will get plenty of time to stroll around the village and enjoy the architecture. There is a large number of high quality restaurants, cafes and shops.
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07:30 Collection
Pick up from your apartment in Bogota
Private car
08:30 Breakfast
Enjoy a traditional light breakfast on the way to Tunja
Cost aprox 8 USD
09:30 Visit Puente de Boyaca
Short visit to this important historical site which staged one of the first battles of independence that were fought against the Spanish colonialists nearly 200 years ago.
10:30 Arrive at Villa de Leyva 3 hours to walk around and enjoy the village.
Highlights include the large central square and adjoining cobbled streets.
You may enter various museums if you like (additional charges may apply).
13:00 Lunch
Eat at one of the lovely colonial restaurants in Villa de Leyva.
Cost around 15-20 USD / person.
14:00 Visit El Fossil Museum
The musuem is located in the dry desert like lands above Villa de Leyva.
Inside you will see one of the largest fossil finds in Latin America.
Entrance charge aprox 4 USD
16:00 Visit Raquira Village
Raquira is a lovely artisan village famous for its brightly painted walls and clay fired pottery.
This is an ideal spot to purchase traditional souvenirs.
18:30 Return
Returned to your apartment in Bogota
| | Tour Price for up to 2 people (aprox USD) | Tour Price for up to 2 people (COP) |
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| Standard Tariff | 165 USD | 335.000 COP |
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Special Tariff for guests staying with AptsColombia | 145 USD | 290.000 COP |
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Notes:
- Price Includes: All transport costs (petrol, parking, tolls, etc) and a private driver for the day.
- Additional Costs: Third person at 65.000 COP extra, food, drink & entrance to Guatavita (please bring local currency around 60.000 COP).
- Rates are displayed as tour for upto 2 people (no discount is offered for a single person tour)
- US Dollar rates are given as a guide only and may change due to daily exchange rate fluctuations
- Final payment will be required in COP (Colombian Pesos)
- Tours Available: Weekdays , times given are a rough guide and may change due to traffic.
- Payment: Cash in Colombian Pesos on morning of tour paid directly to driver.
- Note: This is a private tour, you will not be on a tour bus with lots of other people, just your group (max 3) & the diver.
- Please note that tours are operated independently from AptsColombia by third party service providers.
To book please email us with your intended tour date and number of people in your group or use the contact us page.
