Villa de Leyva is a town located in the department of Boyacá, the town was declared a National Monument in 1954 during the government of President Rojas Pinilla. It is a town where you can breathe a colonial air, its streets and houses still preserve this type of architecture. It has become a coveted tourist destination thanks to the variety of things that can be made, in addition to the thousands of charming landscapes that can be appreciated, and also because of the economic benefits of visiting and getting to know the town and its surroundings.
HOW TO GET TO VILLA DE LEYVA?
Villa de Leyva is located 40 kilometers west of Tunja. To get to Villa de Leyva you must arrive in Tunja, the bus will leave you at the main square of Tunja where you will find direct transportation to the town of Villa de Leyva. There are several options, you can find buses or jeeps. The journey by jeep becomes interesting as you can enjoy the wonderful landscape. From Tunja to Villa de Leyva it takes about 45 minutes.
GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE IN VILLA DE LEYVA
Villa de Leyva is located in the Andean Region, has a total area of 128 square kilometers. It is located at an altitude of 2,143 meters above sea level and has an average temperature of 18°C. It is advisable that, depending on the area you are going to visit, you choose the clothes you are going to wear on your trip. For example, if you are going to visit the waterfalls, it is advisable to wear comfortable clothes, comfortable shoes and a bathing suit. If you are going to camp the best option is always to take very warm clothes for the night.
ATTRACTIONS IN VILLA DE LEYVA
Villa de Leyva is a charming town, its colonial architecture will be able to transport you to different times, and the variety of tourist places that it has will allow you to have to do not get bored at any time. In addition to all this, Villa de Leyva offers one of the most beautiful night; a starry sky that is all a marvel, for this reason you will be able to find an astronomical observatory very near the town.
The landscapes you can see from the moment you get on the bus on your way to town will leave you wanting to know more about this magical place.
Dinosaur Park
WHAT TO DO IN VILLA DE LEYVA?
In Villa de Leyva you can do everything. Starting with visiting the town’s main square, which is adorned by a chain of mountains surrounding it. In the square you can enter the church of Nuestra Señora del Rosario and get to know its interior. You can visit the Nariño museum which is located a few blocks from the square and has free admission. Near Villa de Leyva you can visit the Terracotta House, which will undoubtedly transport you to a fantasy film, is a ceramic house listed as the largest in the world. You can also visit the theme park 1990, the archaeological park of Moniquirá, the museum El Fósil; you can visit the Ostrich farm and on the same road end up in the desert of Villa de Leyva.
La Periquera
Without a doubt, one of the places you cannot miss is Los Pozos Azules. The most recommended destination in Villa de Leyva is the Ecological Park La Periquera, there you will find many waterfalls, where you can practice canopy, torrenting, rappelling and climbing. The route is really fascinating because the landscape and contact with nature is permanent. You can also visit places like La Laguna de Iguaque, Pozo de la Vieja, and Altos de Cometas and Los Migueles. Besides all this, you can spend the night under the stars in any of the places that offer camping area. In short, Villa de Leyva is a very complete destination to travel.
Pozos Azules
GASTRONOMY IN VILLA DE LEYVA
In Villa de Leyva you can find an endless number of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the village there are approximately 30 restaurants that will show you different options in each one. Of course, generally breakfast will be served by Mute or Changua. You will also be able to taste a delicious mondongo soup and taste the chanfaina. But without a doubt the best of all that Villa de Leyva offers you gastronomically is to try an Almojabana with Kumis. In Villa de Leyva you will find a variety of food, from restaurants that handle dishes from different parts of the world and that, by the way, the taste and the attention are a mixture that pleases the palate and the belly.
WHERE TO STAY IN VILLA DE LEYVA?
In Villa de Leyva you can find a variety of accommodations, from camping areas at very good prices to comfortable and cheap hotels and hostels.
Die Sonne Hotel is located on Carrera 11 # 14 – 87 at 0.3 kilometers from downtown. It offers WiFi, parking, 24-hour reception, rooms with private bathroom and hot shower, TV and kitchen. Pets are allowed.
Website: www.diesonnevilladelyeva.com
Telephone: 3112648007
E-mail: hercla2002@gmail.com
Posada Santa Catalina is a hostel located at Calle 13 # 11 A – 35. It offers WiFi, parking lot, restaurant, 24-hour reception, conference room, room service and free breakfast; in the rooms you will find private bathroom and TV. Pets are allowed.
Website: www.posadasantacatalina.com.co
Phone: 3204512722 – 3103438324 – 3192027345
E-mail: santacatalinavl@gmail.com
Villa Lina Spa is located 12 minutes walk from downtown on Circunvalar Avenue, Calle 21, offers indoor pool, spa, restaurant, free breakfast, WiFi and parking; the rooms offer private bathroom, television, cribs for babies and children.
Website: www.hotelvillalina.net
E-mail: reservas@hotelvillalina.net
Telephone: 317 251 3907
If you prefer to spend the night under the stars admiring the beautiful sky of Villa de Leyva you can bring your tent and look for places like Villa de Leyva Extrema which is an area for campers located two blocks from the main square, has areas for fire, showers, bathrooms and parking.
Website: www.villadeleyvaextrema.com
Telephone: 3112073600 – 3125403062
