Villa de Leyva Cultural Short Trip
Travel to Villa de Leyva and discover community-based tourism in Colombia...
Villa de Leyva is an iconic and picturesque colonial town located right in the heart of rural Boyaca. It has been very well preserved and now hosts delightful restaurants, coffee shops and bars. It is also home to one of the most impressive town squares in Colombia.
Visit its rural surroundings and become an artisan for a day - learn traditional handicraft skills directly from the local community. Take a stroll through the gorgeous town and play Colombia´s unofficial national sport - Tejo. Get involved in a pottery activity in beautiful Raquira with a local family before heading back to Bogota.
Duration: 1 night & 2 days (start / finish point Bogota) Highlights: - Meet authentic campesinos and stride through rural lands - Discover the beautiful town of Villa de Leyva - Get involved in a traditional wool-workshop - Play Colombia´s unofficial national sport - Tejo - Learn pottery arts from a local family in Raquira Hostel 1 night, double or multiple accommodation 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, snacks & refreshments Bilingual travel expert and local community-guides Welcome handicraft Allow approx USD 25 to 35 total for meals not included Experience Snapshot Experience Snapshot | Download PDF Too much information? Then try our experience snapshot; a summary of what´s included on this itinerary. Experience Essentials Experience Essentials | Download PDF This document will provide you with all the important information you are looking for - from what´s included to what to pack.
Overnight:
Transport:
Private minivan
Group Size:
Minimum 2, Maximum 10
Inclusions:
Exclusions:
1 dinner (to give you more choice)
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Carbon offset contribution:
1 tree
Meaningful travel contribution:
Soco community project
