We will pick you up from your hotel to start our journey towards Villa de Leyva. Along the way, we will visit the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira and other towns. The Salt Cathedral is located 50km north of Bogota and was built within the tunnels of a salt mine. The cathedral is situated 180m underground and has three sections representing the birth, life and death of Jesus Christ. It is an amazing work of architecture and engineering.
Then, we will continue with our journey. We will make a small stop to visit the wonderful traditional village of Cucunuba, which has been trapped in time, with its narrow streets and colonial houses that still retain the majority of its original architecture. There we will enjoy a delicious yogurt along with a traditional snack.
After making this wonderful visit that transports us in time, we will go to the town of Chiquinquirá, famous for its imposing Basilica of Our Lady of Chiquinquira, to which thousands of parishioners go in search of religious miracles or to show gratitude. At this point, we will take our lunch before continuing our trip.
Once we've had lunch, we will continue our adventure towards Raquira, a small a colourful village with brightly painted facades and a jumble of crafts shops. This beautiful village is famous for its pottery and handicrafts made of clay. An interesting spot for shopping.
Leaving Raquira we will continue our journey to Villa de Leyva. Once we arrive, we will check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure for individual exploration of the town that will transport you back to Spanish colonial times.
Overnight: Villa de Leyva
Meal Plan: Lunch