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Every Saturday morning, a lively local market takes place at Plaza de Mercado in Villa de Leyva. This Saturday market features goods sold by local farmers and vendors.
The Market at Plaza Mayor
Once a year, on the anniversary of the founding of Villa de Leyva, the market takes place at Plaza Mayor. I happened to be there on that day. It’s much bigger than the normal Saturday market, and many vendors dress up in traditional garb.
Of course, the most colorful and interesting items for sale were the fruits and vegetables, but there were also breads, honey, meat, and clothing.
One section included ready to eat meats, such as chorizo, chicken, carne a la llanera, potatoes, and more. We sat down to a delicious meal of carne a la llanera.
Performances
On another end of the plaza, there was a stage where local musicians would perform traditional music of the region. The next day, the town would celebrate its foundation on the stage with lots of ceremonies and performances.
