Things to do Villa
Things to do
SANTO ECCE HOMO CONVENT
SANTO ECCE HOMO CONVENT, VILLA DE LEYVA, BOYACÁ, COLOMBIA
+57 310 2274147
Santo Ecce-Homo Monastery in the outskirts of Villa de Leyva is a colonial building facing a green valley, known as the “universal monument to silence”. The convent was founded in 1620, its construction began by 1650 and took 45 years to complete. 33 monolithic columns hold the building and its wide arches and galleries. Its architecture mixes mudéjar, romanic, gothic and renaissance styles.
IGUAQUE WILDLIFE RESERVATION
VILLA DE LEYVA, BOYACÁ, COLOMBIA
Iguaque wildlife reservation surrounds the Holy Lake of Iguaque. According to Muisca mythology, this is the birthplace of humanity. Bachué, mother of the Muisca People, emerged from this lake and for this reason it is deemed a holy place where your soul will be cleansed. There are seven glacial-origin lakes in the reservation. It sits high between 2,400 and 3,800 metres above sea level.
This is a vital spot for the local ecosystem and community, as it is its main water source.
AIN KARIM WINERY
SUTAMARCHAN – STA. SOFIA #KM 5, SUTAMARCHÁN, BOYACÁ, COLOMBIA
+57 317 4319583
Because of its mild temperaturas, dry weather and rich soils, Villa de Leyva has established a nascent wine industry. Try local wines here!
RÁQUIRA
CRA. 4 #322, RÁQUIRA, BOYACÁ, COLOMBIA
This is a colourful town near Villa de Leyva, where you may find the perfect traditional souvenir from Colombia.
