Terracotta House (Casa Terracota) Tours and Activities

This tour provides you a whole experience: landscapes, history, culture, and fun. You're going to visit some of the oldest towns in Colombia, getting to know the history and also see stunning landscapes on the way up.

Immerse yourself in the 400 years of history at Villa de Leyva on this small-group tour from Bogota. Travel back in time and visit places that most tourists never see—the Blue Pools, the world's largest piece of pottery, and an indigenous observatory called Little Hell—on this intimate tour. Learn about all of the sights through commentary from your guide and enjoy personalized attention in a small group.

Discover stunning colonial architecture in the heart of the Colombian countryside on a full-day tour to Villa de Leyva from Bogotá. Explore indigenous sanctuaries, see ancient fossils, and admire the colonial religious structures including the Carmen Church, Antonio Nariño Museum, and the Antonio Ricaurte Museum. Capture unforgettable images of whitewashed buildings and red roofs against a backdrop of low hills, and learn about local food traditions. Enjoy the flexibility of an all-day tour, with time to take in the things that interest you most.

After a trip of approximately three hours through the beautiful landscape, you will reach the town center of Villa de Leyva, a lovely space for its colonial architecture, where the Plaza Mayor stands out, famous for its size and paved floor; from there he knows two attractions of its wide historical, cultural and natural offer. Back to Bogotá, we pass through the town of Ráquira, a picturesque and charming place famous worldwide for its long tradition of work in ceramics. Come and meet our colonial legacy!

No doubt, Villa de Leyva is one of the most beautiful colonial towns in our country. This historic place, considered one of the heritage towns, combines natural landscapes with pre-Columbian architectural beauty. You will travel back in time visiting the Plaza Mayor, the largest in Colombia, adorned by its stone streets, a fountain in the center and buildings that go from ancient to modern. To reach this destination, you will cross the Sabana de Bogotá, discover magical places like the town of Ráquira, known as the artisan capital of Colombia, characterized by handcraft working with clay. In option with a night in Villa de Leyva is included and will be given free time in the morning of the next day to perform other activities

Enjoy 2 days in one of the most picturesque villages in Colombia: Villa de Leyva. We enter its semi-arid landscape to marvel at a unique journey through mirrors of water just like an oasis in the desert, then we decipher the depths of the earth to discover the mysteries that are there. Fill yourself with culture knowing an architecture unique in its style and explore its unusual surroundings.

Give yourself the opportunity to enjoy this tour in a different and fun way accompanied by professionals that will make you feel like family.

Explore Villa de Leyva’s top sites with this 5-hour walking tour. Our guide will show you its historical and cultural importance, while you visit its Plaza Mayor, one of the biggest squares in South America, Casa Terracota, the Paleontological Museum or Pozos Azules, archeological places to travel back in time. A quick but informative, fun and complete tour that will give you enough insights for you to keep enjoying this place on your own. • Cultural and historical landmarks in the historic center of Villa de Leyva • Tick off top attractions like Plaza Mayor, Casa Terracota or the paleontological and fossil museums • Recommendations and insights from the local tour guide • The chance to try some traditional local food • A day full of contrasts, experiences and memories of this cozy small town

Dare to visit the wonderful Villa de Leyva, a charming space for its colonial architecture, where the Plaza Mayor stands out, famous for its size and paved floor; From there he meets two attractions of his wide historical, cultural and natural offer. On our way back to Bogotá, we pass through the city of Ráquira, a picturesque and charming place famous throughout the world for its long tradition of working in ceramics.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city and come with us to Villa de Leyva: this beautiful old town on the outskirts of Bogotá. Visit the Sisga dam and Raquira town of pottery crafters on the way to Villa de Leyva and once there enjoy a full-day around its main spots: Pozos Azules (Blue Wells), Terracotta House, the Paleontological Museum and more. Discover its treasures by walking through its cobblestoned streets and live a day of contrasts. • A full-day adventure outside Bogota city • Stopping at the Sisga Dam and Raquira town of crafts • Visiting the top landmarks: Paleontological museum, Terracotta House, Pozos Azules • A traditional lunch and dinner with the views of the cobblestoned streets • The amazing scenery of place frozen in time

Meet the beautiful Villa de Leyva, a small town founded in 1572 but stopped in time and in 1954 was declared a National Monument for its beautiful colonial architecture. The tour starts from your place of lodging in Bogotá and the first stop will be the Boyacá Bridge, a monument declared Cultural Heritage due to its importance in commemorating the historic victory of the Battle of Boyacá, which granted independence to Colombia. When you arrive at Villa de Leyva, you will enjoy a tour of the old cobbled alleys, its cobbled main square of 14,000 M2 surrounded by extraordinary colonial buildings and tourist sites of the itinerary. Notes: 1- If you are interested in visiting another attraction, it may be replaced by an attraction of the itinerary that is not of your interest. 2- Due to the great gastronomic proposal in Villa de Leyva, we do NOT include lunch so you can choose the proposal that best suits your tastes and budget.

Invest your time in magical and historical places of great tourist interest. We will cover as many important places so you have the best preview of what this beautiful colonial town is.

Swap the bustling streets of Bogota for the relaxed charm of central Colombia’s small villages on a private 2-day tour that takes you to highlights such as Zipaquira Salt Cathedral (Catedral del Sal), Villa de Leyva Old Town, and Raquira, a quaint town renowned for its crafts. Plus, taking a private tour means that you’ll have the freedom to tailor your itinerary and take comfort breaks whenever suits you.