{"id":31398,"date":"2016-10-06T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-10-06T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/colombia-highlights-villa-de-leyva\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T18:14:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T23:14:21","slug":"colombia-highlights-villa-de-leyva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/colombia-highlights-villa-de-leyva\/","title":{"rendered":"Mini Guide Villa de Leyva | One of the most popular villages in Colombia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Villa de Leyva: perhaps the most famous village in Colombia. And not only that. It is also known as one of the most beautiful colonial villages in the country. And rightly so: the picturesque streets, white houses and in the background the mountains are a beautiful combination. Moreover, the surroundings of Villa de Leyva are great for exploring. Unfortunately, these days the village is overrun by tourists, and is quiet only outside the high season. Colombians themselves also love this cute little village. It is therefore well worth a visit. I myself have been there many times by now. In this article you will read all about Villa de Leyva. What to do in the village and surrounding area, where to eat and stay, and practical information.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Villa de Leyva Colombia: the white village in Boyac\u00e1<\/h2>\n
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A trip to Villa de Leyva is a trip back in time. The village dates back to the year 1572, and to this day the old village has remained as it is. The white cottage and cobblestone streets are a delight to the eye. In 1954, this photogenic village was even declared a national monument. In recent years, more and more tourists know how to find Villa de Leyva, resulting in many boutique hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops. The village is located at an altitude of nearly 2,200 meters and has a population of about 10,000 people. So the climate there is wonderful: not too hot and not too cold with, temperatures between 15 and 22 degrees.<\/p>\n\n\t\t