Villa de Leyva

Colonial town with Colombia's largest cobblestone plaza

Duration

1-2 days (overnight recommended)

Entrance Fee

$Museums $1-2 each; town entry free

Best Time

Year-round; busy on weekends

Overview

Beautifully preserved colonial town with Colombia's largest cobblestone plaza (14,000 square meters). Features fossil museums, nearby desert landscapes, and emerging wine region. Popular weekend escape from Bogotá.

Highlights

Largest cobblestone plaza in Colombia
Fossil museums (170 million year old specimens)
Colonial whitewashed architecture
Emerging wine region

Getting There

Nearby City

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