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What to see and do in Villa de Leyva

Stone squares, fossils and afternoons without effort.

A town in Boyacá to explore colonial architecture, visit museums and discover rural landscapes. It fits with a getaway that combines heritage, science and good walks.

2 days suggestedEconomic budgetCulture and towns · Nature · Local flavors

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Villa de Leyva, Colombia
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What to visit in Villa de Leyva

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PLACES AND EXPERIENCES

What to do in Villa de Leyva

heritage

Plaza Mayor of Villa de Leyva

The stone plaza and its colonial buildings form the heart of the historic center.

Activities for your visit

  • Walk next to the fountain and contemplate the facades that surround the square.
  • Observe the exterior of the church of Nuestra Señora del Rosario.

Tips for this place

  • Choose comfortable shoes for the cobblestones.
  • Confirm the access conditions of temples and museums if you want to add an interior visit.
Square access information ↗

Explore the public space of Plaza Mayor on foot. Visits to the church, museums and other buildings have separate conditions; check access changes during events.

Reference sources and location

Approximate center of the plaza area.

Reference coordinates: 5.6337726, -73.5237303.

OpenStreetMap · Plaza Mayor · © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL

museum

UNAL Paleontological Museum

Fossils and natural history collections to imagine the ancient ecosystems of the region.

Activities for your visit

  • Tour the fossil collections and their stories about the ancient seas.
  • Check the availability of the paleogarden and educational experiences.

Tips for this place

  • For a group visit, check with the museum for reservations and available activities.
  • Enjoy the pieces without touching them and follow the staff's instructions.
Check admission and group visits ↗

Check admission fees and free entry categories with the UNAL museum, which states that it accepts payment only by card. Advance reservations are recommended in high season, especially for educational groups; use the contact details on the official page.

Reference sources and location

Reference coordinates: 5.6436304, -73.5164254.

OpenStreetMap · Paleontological Museum · © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL

culture

Terracotta House

A work by Octavio Mendoza that unites architecture, ceramics and design through baked earth.

Activities for your visit

  • Appreciate the shapes and ceramic details of the architectural project.
  • Check the available visit modality to know their spaces.

Tips for this place

  • Check ticket availability directly with the venue.
  • Respect the authorized areas and the instructions on the care of the work.
Book a visit to Casa Terracota ↗

Choose a self-guided or guided visit through the channel linked by Casa Terracota. For a self-guided visit, select your date and tickets; guided visits have separate time slots and reservations. Check availability, fees and required documents before paying. Groups of more than ten people should arrange their reservation with the venue.

Reference sources and location

Reference coordinates: 5.6348061, -73.5365514.

OpenStreetMap · Terracotta House · © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL

A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF

2-day itinerary in Villa de Leyva

  1. Day 1

    Walk through the heritage

    Tour the Plaza Mayor, its streets and cafes; Leave room to discover the town on foot.

  2. Day 2

    A trip to prehistory

    Choose between the Paleontological Museum and El Fósil, confirming their schedules and transfers beforehand.

Tips for visiting Villa de Leyva

  • Wear comfortable shoes for the stone streets and a jacket for the evening.
  • Before taking rural routes, check the status and access of the route with the local operator.

Flavors of Colombia

The cuisine also tells the landscape: a tray paisa in Antioquia, a high altitude soup or the flavors of the Caribbean.

Discover the gastronomy of Colombia

Sources to prepare your visit

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