Villa de Leyva Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panoramic view of Central Plaza Villa de Leyva Boyaca Colombia
Panoramic view of Central Plaza Villa de Leyva Boyaca Colombia
Panoramic at dawn of the Central Plaza of Villa de Leyva Boyaca Colombia
Colombia, Villa de Leyva (Plaza Mayor) is a touristic colonial town and municipality, in the Ricaurte Province, part of the Boyaca, department of Colombia. Parish church on the plaza central
Panorama des riesigen Marktplatzes von Villa de Leyva in Kolumbien mit wolkenlosem Himmel

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

5/5(1 area review)

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 AU$220 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
AU$220
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Stay at this spa hotel in Villa de Leyva. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Carmen Museum and Casa Museo Luis Alberto ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (140 reviews)
En el día es necesario tener un ventilador o aire acondicionado porque son muy calientes.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Hotel Casa Alcestre
Hotel La Corada

Hotel La Corada

2.5 out of 5
Calle 13 Villa de Leyva Boyaca
The price is AU$114 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$114
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this spa hotel in Villa de Leyva. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Plaza Major of Villa de Leyva and Casa Museo ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews)
You are in the main courtyard. In the morning, you are provided a complete hot breakfast! It was excellent! We had our breakfast on the Balcony overlooking the town square. The rooms are not very big, but you are in a historical building, and that is to be expected. They have a beautiful sitting ...

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Hotel La Corada
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 AU$199 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$199
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Villa de Leyva. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (115 reviews)
The rooms were huge and spotless. The hotel is very charming and the breakfast was plentiful. Great stay!

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Hotel Campanario de la Villa
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Villa Santa Ana Premium

Villa Santa Ana Premium

4 out of 5
Calle 1 Villa de Leyva Boyaca
Stay at this spa apartment in Villa de Leyva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions El Fósil and Antonio Nariño House Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 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 5 Jan 2026

Villa Santa Ana Premium
Bello Hogar (Casa Colonial).

Bello Hogar (Casa Colonial).

Villa de Leyva Boyacá
Stay at this apartment in Villa de Leyva. Popular attractions Museo Paleontológico and Casa Museo de Luis Alberto Acuña are located nearby.
Bello Hogar (Casa Colonial).
ApartaHotel El Refugio de Maria

ApartaHotel El Refugio de Maria

2.5 out of 5
7A-42 Cra. 6ª Villa de Leyva Boyacá
Stay at this aparthotel in Villa de Leyva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Antonio Nariño House Museum and Museo ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Good value for money simple no frills, would try afain

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

ApartaHotel El Refugio de Maria
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Popular places to visit

Low wide-angle photo of Villa de Leyva Plaza taken at dusk toward the church

Plaza Major of Villa de Leyva

Learn about the local history of Villa de Leyva when you spend time at Plaza Major of Villa de Leyva. Amble around the area's forests or experience its museums.

Plaza Major of Villa de Leyva
The whole house is made of clays! Started building in 1999 and only completed this year

Casa Terracota

You can find out about the history of Villa de Leyva with a visit to Casa Terracota. Amble around the area's forests or experience its museums.

Casa Terracota

Villa de Leyva Fossil Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Villa de Leyva Fossil Museum in Villa de Leyva. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views.

Villa de Leyva Fossil Museum

Pozos Azules

Explore the great outdoors at Pozos Azules, a lovely green space in Villa de Leyva. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views.

Pozos Azules

Casa Museo Luis Alberto Acuna

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Casa Museo Luis Alberto Acuna in Villa de Leyva. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.

Casa Museo Luis Alberto Acuna

Antonio Nariño House Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Antonio Nariño House Museum in Villa de Leyva. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views.

Antonio Nariño House Museum

Activities

Villa de Leyva Private Full-Day Trip from Bogota

Villa de Leyva Private Full-Day Trip from Bogota

AU$521
per adult
Villa de Leyva Private Full-Day Trip from Bogota
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