Villa de Leyva Day Trip from Bogota
Discover the enchanting colonial town of Villa de Leyva. Wander its well-preserved streets, visit the expansive Plaza Mayor and stunning cathedral, explore the ancient archaeological site El Infiernito, and marvel at the Blue Ponds and a prehistoric Kronosaurus fossil.
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Villa de Leyva Day Trip from Bogota
Duration: 12 hours
Pickup included
What's included in Villa de Leyva Day Trip from Bogota
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
You will hardly find in Colombia a place that takes architectural preservation work as seriously as Villa De Leyva. This population was built by Spanish colonizers in 1572, and it gives the feeling that it remained frozen in time thanks to the way in which it has been preserved as a heritage town. The tour starts by picking you up at your hotel at 7:00 am. After a 3 hour drive, you will arrive at Villa de Leyva and tour its main highlights such as the enormous Plaza Mayor and Villa de Leyva's Cathedral with our knowledgeable guide. After visiting the village you will go to El Infiernito (little hell), an ancient Muisca observatory used to calculate the optimal time for harvesting. You will then have time to have lunch (at your own expense) before heading to the Blue Ponds, some vivid blue water reservoirs in the middle of the desert that contrast beautifully with the arid soil and vegetation around it. Optionally, you can visit the 7M long fossil of a Kronosaurus; a predatory dinosaur that lived 120 million years ago when this area was submerged under the ancient Atlantic Ocean. With so many things to do in this village, we highly recommend arranging at least a one-night stay here, as you can also arrange activities that can vary from hiking to natural parks, buggy races, horseback riding, bird watching, or visiting archaeological sites and museums. You will return to Bogotá via Ráquira. A picturesque and colorful village that has become famous for its long tradition of pottery work. This is a perfect place to make a stop on the way back and get some really beautiful handicraft souvenirs. You will be taken to your hotel in Bogotá arriving at approximately 7:00 pm.
Plaza Mayor
The tour starts by picking you up at your hotel at 7:00 am. After a 3 hour drive, you will arrive at Villa de Leyva and tour its main highlights such as the enormous Plaza Mayor and Villa de Leyva's Cathedral with our knowledgeable guide.
Archaeological Site El Infiernito
After visiting the village you will go to El Infiernito (little hell), an ancient Muisca observatory used to calculate the optimal time for harvesting.
Inclusions
- Expert guide in the language of tour preference
- Private transportation from and to your hotel in the Bogota area.
- Entrance tickets to attractions mentioned
- Food and drinks
- Optional tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up service from Bogotá Hotels /Accommodations. Please enter your pick up details. * Note: pick-up from other towns have an additional cost (including but not limited to Chía, Cota, Funza, Mosquera, La Calera). Please contact us to arrange it.
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Ticket Redemption
• Please email the local tour operator at [email protected] to confirm your booking and your pick up and drop off location details. The price you paid for the service does not include 19% V.A.T. This benefit only applies to foreigners entering as tourists, so it is necessary that you send us as proof a copy of your passport and the photo of the entry stamp to the country. As required by the national tax authority.
