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A full day tour at Villa de Leyva & Ráquira Magical Towns!
Visit a jewel of colonial architecture and the flagship town of handicrafts in Colombia!
Tour Description
Declared as a National Monument in 1954, this magical town located 3 hours from Bogotá is a jewel of colonial Spanish architecture built in 1572!
This Tour is a journey through time, the encounter with history, science, ceramics, archeology, art, and culture. We will pick you up at your Hotel / Hostel and make a stop on the way to have breakfast near the "Puente de Boyacá" (Bridge of Boyacá) where the final battle of Colombian independence took place.
Once we arrive at Villa de Leyva, we will go down to the Plaza Mayor (the second largest colonial plaza in the Americas!) where you will have time to have lunch before we keep going with the group towards Ráquira. This town also known as "the artisanal capital of Colombia", a very picturesque village with decorations on its houses. Join us on this colonial trip!
Meeting Point
We pick you up at your hotel/hostel
*You must make your reservation no later than 8pm (20h) the day before the date of your Tour request.
Finish Point
We take you back to your hotel/hostel
Schedule: From Monday to Sunday at 06:00
Duration: 15 hours
Language: English & Spanish
Cost: $360.000
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The colonial history of Villa de Leyva, why the town is so important and unique to the country.
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The different landscapes that fit the development of the towns and cities.
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The “Puente de Boyacá” as a keystone of our independence process, and how we keep alive the stories that shaped our country.
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The importance of art since the beginning of our culture, and how that’s represented nowadays through amazing crafts made of clay, full of colors and unique patterns.
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The differences between Bogotá and Boyacá departments, from the people, the geography, to the food.
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And so much more!
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Water or your preferred form of hydration. You’ll be walking briefly in the destinations and you may feel thirsty.
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Comfortable shoes. You’ll walk on some cobblestoned streets, not very compatible with high and uncomfortable heels.
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Comfortable clothes. No pressure to look amazing, feel free to wear what makes you feel better.
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Keep your friends close, and your belongings even closer. The towns could be crowded, so don’t give papaya!
*This is a shared tour available only on demand with a minimum of 2 people. If you are only 1 person, fill out the Form below and wait for our Booking Manager reply to let you know if we already have an existing group tour that you can join.
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Shared private roundtrip transportation (Bogotá - Villa de Leyva - Ráquira - Bogotá)
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Transfers between attractions
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Breakfast on the way
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Driver/guide to show you the best landscapes on the way.
- Ticket entrance to CIP Museum (Center for Paleontological Research Museum)
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Visit to colonial downtown
Private Tour
If you are a group of more than 4 people or if you want to take a private experience of this tour, let us guide you through the best-preserved colonial towns with an exclusive tour guide. Click the following button and request your personalized tour.
Once you send your request, please check your email for our confirmation and further instructions to enjoy your vacations to the fullest!
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