Wonderful tour of Villa de Leyva, and Zipaquira Salt Cathedral.


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Duration: 13 hours

Departs: Bogota, Bogota

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Visit the municipality of Boyaca the most relevant of history where the charming town of Villa de Leyva is located, enjoy its colonial architecture, the varied rural landscapes there. Visit the magical chocolate museum and taste a delicious cup of Colombian chocolate, then visit the small and colorful town of Raquira and taste a typical lunch of the region or vegetarian.

Then visit the salt cathedral of Zipaquira, explore the beautifully illuminated cavern, where you will be told the history of this subway construction.


What's Included

Entrance

Lunch

Private transportation

water for hydration

Wonderful tour through historic Boyacá, Villa de Leyva,the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá.

What's Not Included

Does not include additional food or alcoholic beverages.

Gratuities


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 3
  • CHILD: Age: 4 - 11
  • ADULT: Age: 12 - 60

Additional Info

  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This activity works in most weather conditions.
  • We can pick up tourists at the hotel, hostel, airbnb or accommodation of your choice. Tell us the exact address and we will pick you up at the indicated time.
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This activity works in most weather conditions.
  • We can pick up tourists at the hotel, hostel, airbnb or accommodation of your choice. Tell us the exact address and we will pick you up at the indicated time.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Puente de Boyaca
It is located in a small valley around the Teatinos River; in this scenery, we find several places of historical importance that are witnesses of the memorable event "The Battle of Boyacá", an event that gave freedom to our country.
historical places that are witnesses of the memorable event "The Battle of Boyacá", an event that gave freedom to our country.
The Battle of Boyacá", an event that gave freedom to our country.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Villa de Leyva
Villa de Leyva is a Colombian city in northeastern Bogotá. It is known for its whitewashed colonial buildings, cobblestone streets and the great Plaza Mayor. In the square is the church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the 17th century and the House of the First Congress of the United Provinces, where the new laws were drafted after the independence of 1812.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museo del Chocolate
The chocolateria of Villa de Leyva was created on September 13, 2013, important: September 13 is celebrated as the international day of chocolate ... but every day is a good day to enjoy and be happy!

In commemoration of that date two years later on September 13, 2015, the small museum is created and in 2017 Chef Cacao is created and the exhibition is expanded, 2018 appears the Hotel - SPA Mansion Chocolate Museum Mansion, boutique and jewelry Chocolate Woman, the bakery and pastry Choco Pan.

The Chocolate Museum has organic cocoa crops in Pauna - Boyacá and in 2018 an experimental cocoa crop is made in Villa de Leyva, in 2019 the online store is created.

In 2020 another expansion of the exhibition will take place and the creation of Chocolate Park is planned.

• Admission Ticket Free

The Ain Karim vineyard is located at KM 5 of the Sutamarchán - Santa Sofía highway and is a beautiful terrain, with an artificial lake and a horizon planted with vines. A guided visit can be made in which they explain the process of cultivation and benefit of the grape, as well as the fermentation and processing of the wine. In the end you can taste one of their wines, marketed under the Marqués de Villa de Leyva brand, with the help of an expert who will help you get the most out of the matter.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is declared First Wonder of Colombia and considered one of the most remarkable architectural and artistic achievements of the Colombian architecture. Enjoy an interesting tour to Zipaquirá visiting the Salt Cathedral and discovering the Main Squares of the colonial town.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included






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