Villa de Leyva Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Colombian municipality of the department of Boyacá
About Villa de Leyva
Villa de Leyva was founded on June 12th 1572, by Captain Hernan Suárez de Villalobos, as instructed by the first president of the New Kingdom of Granada Sr. Andres Díaz Venero de Leyva. Initially Villa de Leyva was established close to the Indian Astronomic Observatory in a place called Zaquencipá Valley, and then twelve years later was moved to its actual location. During the colonisation, Villa de Leyva was a principal producer of oil olive and some cereals, especially wheat and barley. It was chosen as a favorite place for Spanish families and especially as place to rest for viceroys. Villa de Leyva was home of the Captain Antonio Ricaurte, a hero in the San Mateo battle during the war of independence. The General and President of the New Republic Antonio Nariño spent his last days in t
Top Attractions in Villa de Leyva
Explore the best things to see and do in Villa de Leyva:
- ★Antonio Ricaurte
- ★Casa Museo Antonio Nariño
- ★Casa Terracota
- ★Guias & Travesias
- ★Luis Alberto Acuña
- ★Museo del Carmen
- ★Museo Paleontológico
- ★Natural Sports
Where to Eat in Villa de Leyva
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴La Galleta
- 🍴Panaderia Francesa
- 🍴Portales
- 🍴Some almuerzo place
- 🍴Tartas y Tortas de la Villa
Where to Stay in Villa de Leyva
- 🏨Casa de Anny
- 🏨Dino's restaurant & pizzeria
- 🏨Duruelo Hotel
- 🏨El Solar Hostel
- 🏨Hospederia La Villa
- 🏨Hostal Rana
Villa de Leyva Travel Guide Sections
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