Villa de Leyva is one of the most picturesque and historic towns in Colombia. It’s located in the department of Boyacá.
The sleepy town of Arcabuco is a pleasant place to stop and stretch your legs if you’re driving through the department of Boyacá. It’s located about 45 minutes from the town of Villa de Leyva past the Páramo de Iguaque and 40 minutes from the city of Tunja.
The small town of Tinjacá, located between Villa de Leyva and Ráquira, has a unique artisan craft that makes the town worthy of a detour.
Colorful Ráquira is the pottery capital of Colombia and an easy day trip from Villa de Leyva.
El Infiernito is just outside Villa de Leyva. It’s an archaeological site related to the indigenous Muisca people who once lived in Boyacá.
A tropical country like Colombia doesn’t exactly top the list of wine producing countries, but near the town of Villa de Leyva, a few Colombian winemakers think they’ve found the perfect balance to make good wine.
