Villa de Leyva is a city known for its whitewashed colonial buildings, cobblestone streets, and grand Plaza Mayor. In the plaza stand the 17th-century Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and the House of the First Congress of the United Provinces, where the new laws were drafted after independence in 1812.
In addition to its colonial architecture, Villa de Leyva is characterized by its diverse rural landscapes, ranging from high-altitude grasslands to desert. With so much to offer, Villa de Leyva is ideal for experiencing history, science, art, culture, and nature.
Hotel VDL Colonial invites you to explore and discover all the charm of this beautiful city.
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Casa Terracota is a construction project based on the 4 elements of nature: Water, Air, Fire and Earth, turning baked earth into architecture.
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At 14,000 square meters, the main square of Villa de Leyva is one of the largest in the Americas. A fountain and the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary are prominent features of this cobblestone space. In the surrounding area, visitors will find restaurants, hotels, museums, and craft shops, among other buildings that respect the colonial architecture.
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House Museum acquired and organized by the artist Luis Alberto Acuña in the last stage of his life, when he decided to seek peace in the quiet town of Villa de Leyva. The Master and his family took charge of restoring the mansion on one side of the town's main square and storing a good part of the sculptural and pictorial production in its rooms. The museum houses paintings, sculptures, tapestries, and friezes created by the master Acuña. It also displays fossils and various archaeological and artisanal objects collected by the artist himself.
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The Chocolate Museum is the first experiential museum in Colombia. It was created on September 13, 2013. It has two locations near the main square of Villa de Leyva: a restaurant and tea room, and an experiential museum with a souvenir shop.