Bogota: Villa de Leyva Tour

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Take the day to visit Villa de Leyva, one of the most beautiful villages in Colombia, known for its whitewashed colonial buildings, cobbled lanes, and the vast Plaza Mayor. Discover the most important sights of the area.

Highlights

Get to know a beautiful village in Colombia and feel as if you were traveling back to the colonial period
Visit places such as the Terracota House, Sol Muisca and the Paleontological Research Center
Cross the Boyacá Bridge
Experience a small-group tour with round-trip transportation

Description

After meeting with your guide in Bogota, commence your trip of approximately 3 hours through beautiful landscapes to Villa de Leyva. Cross the Bogota Savana and make a stop at the Boyacá Bridge before arriving in the town center, where you will challenge time and transport yourself to the colonial past. Discover a lovely space rich in colonial architecture, where the Plaza Mayor stands out, famous for its size and paved floor. From there you will explore the surroundings of Villa de Leyva and visit places such as the paleontological investigation center, the Sol Muisca, where you will learn about the cultural heritage of the Muisca people and the Terracota house, which is considered to be the largest piece of pottery in the world and called the Flintstones' house by many. Heading back to Bogotá, you will pass through the town of Ráquira. This town offers a picturesque and charming place famous worldwide for its long tradition of work in ceramics. Join your guide and discover the local colonial legacy!