Villa de Leyva Overnight Getaway: Round Trip from Bogota

Step Back in Time on this Villa de Leyva Overnight Getaway

• Escape the bustle of Bogota for a relaxing Villa de Leyva overnight trip
• Stop at the village of Ráquira, famous for its long tradition of pottery work
• Stay at a charming boutique hotel located steps away from Plaza mayor
• Enjoy immaculately preserved colonial architecture and city planning
• Visit the Muisca observatory for outstanding views of the night sky
• Visit El Infiernito (Little Hell), and learn the fascinating history behind the name
• Relax beside the turquoise waters of Blue Pond reservoir
• Have a free day to relax or explore as you like

Tour Information

Duration: 2 days, one night
Start & End Points: Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Bogota
Trip Type: Private tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Explore Villa de Leyva
Your day begins with hotel pick-up in Bogota at 7:00 am. Drive 2.5 hours to Ráquira, where you’ll have a chance to stretch your legs and explore the colorful village famous for its long tradition of pottery work.

In the late morning, travel to El Infiernito (The Little Hell) a pristine archaeological site and pre-Spanish observatory used for agricultural purposes. Learn the fascinating history and why Spanish conquistadors considered the observatory an inferno.  Next, travel to Blue Pond, a lively blue water reservoir and important water source for local farmers.

You will arrive at Villa de Leyva at around 14:30 pm. Check in to your charming hotel, and then take time to explore the colonial village. We recommend you start your adventure at the Plaza Mayor. Plazas are typical indicators of Spanish colonial town planning, but the Plaza Mayor at Villa de Layva is anything but typical. At 46,000 square feet, it is considered the largest colonial town plaza in all of South America. Explore the grounds, take a peek at the breathtaking colonial church facing the plaza, and find exceptional artesanal goods in the nearby shops.

At night, enjoy dinner on the town at one of the Villa’s many charming restaurants.

Day 2: Choose your own Adventure
Today is yours to enjoy Villa de Leyva and the surrounding countryside as you’d like. The village is tiny, but has abundant opportunities for exploration and adventure. Hike in nearby natural parks, go horseback riding, join a bird-watching tour, or head to nearby archaeological sites for a look at the region’s pre-Spanish history and culture.

Your driver will pick you up at the hotel at 17:00 pm for your drive back to Bogota.

What’s Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Expert local guide in the language of your preference
• Friendly and experienced driver

What’s Not Included

• Meals
• Optional Day 2 excursions and activities
• Personal expenses

Important Notes

• This tour requires a minimum of 2 travelers.
• Please contact us in advance if you want us to help you arrange any additional activities on the second day.

Map

Villa de Leyva

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