Villa de Leyva Extension

Today you will be transferred from your hotel in Bogota to the charming colonial town of Villa de Leyva. Your drive today will be around 3 hours. En route you can stop off in Zipaquira to visit the famous Salt Cathedral. This is one of the wonders of Colombia and was built in 1954 in an underground mine around 600ft underground!

On arrival into Ville de Leyva check into your hotel and enjoy the peaceful nature and wandering the cobblestoned streets.

Enjoy a guided walk through the quite streets of Villa de Leyva today. Your guide will explain the fascinating history of this region. The town has been home to many notable noble, political and heroic personalities over the years and they have left their mark and stories. Visit the Argenlogical Park of Monquira – also known as the ‘Stonehenge’ of Colombia, followed by the blue pools or Pozos Azules of Villa de Leyva – these are known for having a beautiful turquoise blue colour due to the minerals present in the soil. See Casa Terracota – a building that harnesses the four elements – earth, air, water and fire.

This morning you will be collected bright and early from your hotel and embark on a town to the region of Boyaca. Enjoy a stop in some of the charming colonial towns such as Paipa – home to the San Miguel Arcangel Church and Tibasosa which houses a 16th century temple. Stop in at local bakeries and learn about the use of the fruit feijoa in local cuisine. Continue onto the town of Iza and see the beautiful historic houses and head to Lake Tota, the largest freshwater reservoir in Colombia where you will sample local trout for lunch and enjoy a boat ride on the lagoon. En route back to Villa de Leyva stop in at Pueblito Boyacense, which displays replicas of typical houses in the region.

You will be transferred back to Bogota and can be dropped at your preferred hotel if you are extending your stay or at the airport in time for your onward connecting flight to explore more of the wonders that Colombia has to offer!