Villa de Leyva

Travel Guide

Plaza Mayor in Villa de Leyva is the largest in Colombia and one of the most impressive in South America, with over 150,000 square feet.
Villa de Leyva Villa de Leyva, a municipality of Boyacá that retains traces of its colonial past in its architecture.
Villa de Leyva is one of the most beautiful towns in Colombia,  famed for its historic importance and splendid square, recognized as a National Monument in 1954.
Plaza Mayor in Villa de Leyva is the largest in Colombia and one of the most impressive in South America, with over 150,000 square feet.
Villa de Leyva Villa de Leyva, a municipality of Boyacá that retains traces of its colonial past in its architecture.
Villa de Leyva is one of the most beautiful towns in Colombia,  famed for its historic importance and splendid square, recognized as a National Monument in 1954.
It’s supposed to be one of the largest “plazas” in Latin America.
The largest plaza in Colombia at 14,000 sqm
The picturesque village of Villa de Leyva is a 3-hour drive away from Bogota. Villa de Leyva has beautiful colonial architecture and one of the largest town squares I've ever seen. It high up in the Andean mountains, so the climate is quite pleasant. There are good hiking options around and even dinosaur fossils to look at.

Where to stay in Villa de Leyva

Plaza Mayor in Villa de Leyva is the largest in Colombia and one of the most impressive in South America, with over 150,000 square feet.
Villa de Leyva Villa de Leyva, a municipality of Boyacá that retains traces of its colonial past in its architecture.
Villa de Leyva is one of the most beautiful towns in Colombia,  famed for its historic importance and splendid square, recognized as a National Monument in 1954.

Old Town Villa de Leyva

Old Town Villa de Leyva is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Casa Museo Luis Alberto Acuna and Plaza Major of Villa de Leyva.

Old Town Villa de Leyva
Hotel Casa Alcestre

Hotel Casa Alcestre

3.5 out of 5
Calle 10 No. 13 7 Villa de Leyva Boyaca
The price is NT$5,200 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
NT$5,200
NT$5,200 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Villa de Leyva. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Carmen Museum and Casa Museo Luis ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
No A/C

Reviewed on 2025/12/21

Hotel Casa Alcestre
Hotel Campanario de la Villa

Hotel Campanario de la Villa

3.5 out of 5
Carrera 11a #12-47 Villa de Leyva Boyacá
The price is NT$3,731 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
NT$3,731
NT$4,419 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Villa de Leyva. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (112 reviews)
The rooms were huge and spotless. The hotel is very charming and the breakfast was plentiful. Great stay!

Reviewed on 2026/1/6

Hotel Campanario de la Villa
Hotel La Corada

Hotel La Corada

2.5 out of 5
Calle 13 Villa de Leyva Boyaca
The price is NT$2,541 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
NT$2,541
NT$2,541 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Villa de Leyva. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Plaza Major of Villa de Leyva and Casa ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews)
Excellent boutique hotel with great location and breakfast! The sauna/steam room was a welcome surprise.

Reviewed on 2025/12/31

Hotel La Corada
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Villa Santa Ana Premium

Villa Santa Ana Premium

4 out of 5
Calle 1 Villa de Leyva Boyaca
Book a stay at this spa apartment in Villa de Leyva. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions El Fósil and Antonio Nariño House ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
The place is extremely nice. What you see in the pictures is what you will get! We had a blast with my family. We would 100% recommend it!

Reviewed on 2026/1/5

Villa Santa Ana Premium
Aparta Hotel Los Tucanes

Aparta Hotel Los Tucanes

2 out of 5
10-90 Cl. 7 Villa de Leyva Boyacá
Stay at this aparthotel in Villa de Leyva. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Antonio Nariño House Museum and Museo Paleontológico ...
Aparta Hotel Los Tucanes
Cabaña La Cattleya de Villa de Leyva

Cabaña La Cattleya de Villa de Leyva

3 out of 5
Calle 4 No. 10-28 Villa de Leyva Boyaca
Stay at this cottage in Villa de Leyva. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions El Fósil and Antonio Nariño House Museum are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Great Villa de Leyva House!!!
It Was a great family weekend, Villa de Leyva have a beautiful landscapes, museums, restaurants, the people are happy and everybody can do a lot of xtreme activities. The house was great, very comfortable.

Reviewed on 2016/1/18

Cabaña La Cattleya de Villa de Leyva
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Reviews of Villa de Leyva

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5/5 - Excellent

Pao

One of the best colonial towns in Colombia, it is worth the drive from Bogota. It has great restaurants a Colombian handmades.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A great weekend getaway from Bogota!

5/5 - Excellent

CarlosAlberto

It is one of the best places in Colombia to visit. Villa de Leyva is beautiful.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful place to travel

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Villa de Leyva is a colonial town so beautiful and with so many activities to do with small and big children.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice town with a colonial area. A lot of restaurants for all the tastes and great places for cappuccinos and desserts! There are several places you can go near by, including some other typical towns