Old Town Villa de Leyva Travel Guide

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.
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.
It’s supposed to be one of the largest “plazas” in Latin America.
The largest plaza in Colombia at 14,000 sqm
Christmas lights create a magical night time scene just off the Plaza Mayor. The little town of Villa de Leyva is perfect for wandering around and exploring.

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

Plaza Major of Villa de Leyva

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

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

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

4/5(1 review)

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

Casa Museo de Antonio Ricaurte

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Casa Museo de Antonio Ricaurte in Villa de Leyva. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.

Casa Museo de Antonio Ricaurte

Museo Paleontológico

Learn about the local history of Villa de Leyva with a stop at Museo Paleontológico. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views.

Museo Paleontológico

Things to do

From Villa de Leyva La Periquera Hiking Tour

From Villa de Leyva La Periquera Hiking Tour

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From Villa de Leyva La Periquera Hiking Tour
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From Villa de Leyva 5 Hour City Tour

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From Villa de Leyva 5 Hour City Tour
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Top hotels in 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 Rp2.698.597 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
Rp2.698.597
Rp2.698.597 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Stay at this spa hotel in Villa de Leyva. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Casa Museo Luis Alberto Acuna and Carmen ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (144 reviews)
Room was very clean, staff was excellent. Location is perfect. Loved it and would highly recommend.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Hotel Casa Alcestre
Hotel La Corada

Hotel La Corada

2.5 out of 5
Calle 13 Villa de Leyva Boyaca
The price is Rp1.318.923 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
Rp1.318.923
Rp1.318.923 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 Feb 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 Rp1.936.119 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
Rp1.936.119
Rp2.293.592 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
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
Hotel Boutique Cenit

Hotel Boutique Cenit

3 out of 5
# 8-15 Cl. 10 Villa de Leyva Boyacá
The price is Rp563.019 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
Rp563.019
Rp696.803 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Villa de Leyva. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Popular attractions Antonio Nariño House Museum and Museo Paleontológico ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
Muy bonito y como hotel con excelente localización

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hotel Boutique Cenit
Hotel Verona Villa de Leyva

Hotel Verona Villa de Leyva

3 out of 5
10-60 Cl. 10A Villa de Leyva Boyacá
Fully refundable
The price is Rp596.800 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
Rp596.800
Rp596.800 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Villa de Leyva. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Antonio Nariño House Museum and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
This hotel was so Charming! The friendly host greeted us with a complimentary cup of hot coffee and we were pleasantly surprised! After check in we saw a really beautiful courtyard full of flower pots and plants. The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable they also divided extra pillows. ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Hotel Verona Villa de Leyva
Hotel Plaza Mayor

Hotel Plaza Mayor

3.5 out of 5
Carrera 10 No 12 31 Villa de Leyva
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Villa de Leyva. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (312 reviews)
Perfect great

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

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