How to get to Villa de Leyva, one of the most beautiful villages in Colombia

Villa de Leyva , is one of the most beautiful villages in Colombia , which is part of the Heritage Towns Netwrk of Colombia . It is located in the Department of Boyacá and its colonial architecture dazzles. Villa de Leyva also offers magical natural landscapes where it is possible to stay for hours amazed with the beauty. To visit Villa de Leyva is to make a trip full, of history, to the past.

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Its history is that, in the times of the crown, members of the clergy, officers and royalty, Villa de Leyva was the ideal place to make their retreats and rest; hence all its impressive architecture.

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The most characteristic of Villa de Leyva is its sumptuous cobbled square, unique in its kind and for its time, but this magical town has much to offer. Go ahead and we will tell you how to get to Villa de Leyva , what to do and the best time to go.

How to get to Villa de Leyva?

The starting point preferred by most travelers to get to Villa de Leyva from Bogotá , is at the transport  station either the North or Salitre where you must take a bus to Villa de Leyva . The passage costs around 23,000 COP and the journey takes about 3 hours approximately.

Another way to get to Villa de Leyva is to take a bus from Tunja. Due to the proximity between these two places in Tunja you not only have the option to take a bus but you can also a taxi. Each passage is between 20,000 COP and 30,000 COP depending on the way of transport and the route you choose,it is at least half way closert a than from Bogota.

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You can also get to Villa de Leyva by car. For this you only have to activate your GPS and that's it.

What to do in Villa de Leyva?

In Villa de Leyva there is a lot to do, every corner and street of this wonderful town tells a story that is worth listening to. Thebest plan to do in Villa de Leyva is to walk through its streets and admire the beauty of the place. Within the town there are many buildings and sites to highlight, these are:

• Main Square

• Parochial Ensemble of Our Lady of the Rosary

• Church and Plazuela del Carmen

• Antonio Ricaurte Park and the Antonio Ricaurte Museum House

• The Antonio Nariño Park and Museum (free admission)

• Mirador del Santo

• Prehistoric Museum

• Terracotta House (The largest ceramics in the world)

• Archaeological Park of Monquirá

• Ostrich Farm

• Desert Garden Fibers

• The Fossil Museum

Where to stay and eat in Villa de Leyva?

Villa de Leyva has one of the most varied hotel and gastronomic offers in the country, to stay in Villa de Leyva it is possible to find camping, hostels, inns, hotels and houses for all budgets.

It  happens the same when it comes to where to eat in Villa de Leyva , it is possible to find restaurants of all types and prices.

What is the best time to visit Villa de Leyva?

There is no perfect day of the year to visit Villa de Leyva , however, the truth is that in Villa de Leyva there are some festivals and festivals that give the town a different vibe.

Astronomy Festival

If you are a fanatic or feel a great passion for the stars, during the month of January or February, everyone comes together in this town to observe the sky from a special observer.

Tree Festival

This festival is held annually during the month of October, where everyone is reminded that Villa de Leyva keeps  deep respect for nature. This festival bring together nurseries  from all over the country where they compete, exhibit and sell the most beautiful and exotic plants of all Colombia .

Festival of Lights

This is perhaps one of the most famous and beautiful festivals in Villa de Leyva where you welcome the Christmas season from December 7 to 8 in the Plaza Mayor, where the best dustmen of the country come together to illuminate the sky with incredible shows, but on top of that the houses of the town are decorated with lights to offer everyone an unparalleled view.

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