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A colonial treasure suspended in time

Villa de Leyva is one of Colombia‘s colonial treasures. Declared a national monument in 1954, its cobblestone streets are lined with original whitewashed mansions and pretty squares and hidden gardens are waiting to be discovered.

This striking town is steeped in history, starting when the Muiscas people built their astronomical observatory here. It is home to one of the largest plaza mayors (main squares) in Latin America, a wonderful place to simply watch the world go by. Ask many Colombians their favourite place to visit, and Villa de Leyva will come up again and again.

Some may recognise the town from Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Love in the Time of Cholera, as the main character, Florentino Ariza, spends part of his life in Villa de Leyva.

The town is small enough to cover on foot, so step back in time to the days of Bolivar and independence at the houses of Antonio Ricuarte and Antonio Narino, discover the art of the Chibcha ancestors at the Maestro Acuna Museum, and enjoy some time to just soak in the atmosphere of this very special place.

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Luxury accommodation in Villa de Leyva

There are many incredible places to stay in Villa de Leyva. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

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Casa Terra

Just a short stroll from Plaza Mayor, the historic centre of Villa de Leyva, lies Casa Terra. Located on a quiet street, this boutique hotel is full of character and the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area. Seven bright rooms are filled with local artwork and textiles and shuttered windows that flood the space with light. Surrounded by pretty gardens this tranquil hideaway is the perfect place to relax with a cup of Colombian coffee while the birds come and splash in the fountain. Local materials were used in the construction of the building, preserving the original architecture and maintaining features such as the stone walls, wooden beams and clay tiles. Some of the doors and windows were rescued from a convent in the nearby town of Chiquinquira. There is a small lounge area where you can enjoy a glass of wine while leafing through the many books on Colombian culture and nature. Your hosts are attentive and incredibly friendly but discreet, so you can properly relax and enjoy soaking in the atsmophere of this charming town.

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