Villa De Leyva Tours & Holidays
Villa De Leyva Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Declared a national monument in 1945, this magical town has been preserved in its entirety and virtually no modern architecture exists, making it one of the finest examples of a traditional colonial settlement anywhere in the Americas. At an altitude of 2,140m, it enjoys a healthy, mild climate and relaxed atmosphere, providing a popular weekend break for city dwellers. Each December Villa de Leyva hosts a lively fiesta when neighbouring towns compete against each other with colourful ...
Declared a national monument in 1945, this magical town has been preserved in its entirety and virtually no modern architecture exists, making it one of the finest examples of a traditional colonial settlement anywhere in the Americas. At an altitude of 2,140m, it enjoys a healthy, mild climate and relaxed atmosphere, providing a popular weekend break for city dwellers. Each December Villa de Leyva hosts a lively fiesta when neighbouring towns compete against each other with colourful fireworks displays and a street carnival takes place in its narrow, cobbled streets. For three days, the city is then dominated by food, drink, music and dance in a fantastic party called La Fiesta de la Luz.
Best experiences
Trek in Iguaque Reserve
Take a guided private hike within the flora & fauna sanctuary of Iguaque, which protects the tropical montane forest, páramo, native oak and wetland ecosystems all set around a string of seven lagoons. Also look out for migrating birds and Red Brocket deer.
Walk around a rural colonial town
Take in the hidden corners of this quaint colonial town with its white-washed buildings and cobbled streets via a walking tour. As well as offering a glimpse into a traditional rural town, this is also one of Colombia's best-preserved historic villages.
Try your hand at a pottery class
Visit a local workshop in quaint Raquira village, famous for its ceramics by the Muisca culture established well before the arrival of the Spanish. Learn the techniques of this centuries-old tradition in an optional pottery class.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Campanario De La Villa, Villa De Leyva
Campanario de la Villa is a delightful colonial property with 25 traditional rooms featuring a chimney. Rooms are elegantly decorated in a boutique style. Offering an indoor pool and spa, it is one of…
Casa Terra, Villa De Leyva
This boutique property houses just nine rooms, allowing for spacious living quarters and an attentive service. The décor mixes colonial features such as tiled flooring, whitewashed walls and terracotta…
Hotel & Spa Getsemani, Villa De Leyva
The three-star Getsemaní hotel lies just a few blocks away from Villa de Leyva's main square allowing for easy independent exploration of this cobbled colonial town whilst being away from the noise of…TOURS FEATURING Villa De Leyva
Travel to Colombia with like-minded people on one of our small group tours (usually max size 12), featuring knowledgeable local guides and an expert tour leader.
Classic Colombia
A classic tour of Colombia's highlight destinations with unique experiences. The itinerary pairs must-see destinations of Tayrona, Cartagena, the Coffee Zone and Villa de Leyva and tours with a twist for a special touch