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Top 2 nature & wildlife things to do in Villa de Leyva

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Villa de Leyva that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. From Villa de Leyva La Periquera Hiking Tour, Villa de Leyva1

    1. From Villa de Leyva La Periquera Hiking Tour

    5.0· 1 reviews· 5 hours

    Besides its architecture and historical importance, Villa de Leyva is also known for its diversity of landscapes, as you can go from desertic areas to fog forests in some minutes. One of those places for nature lovers that you cannot miss while in Villa de Leyva is La Periquera Park. A beautiful path across 3 different waterfalls and imposing landscapes of Boyaca. If you really want to explore Villa de Leyva, give yourself one more day to have a short getaway to a natural jewel. This tour is perfect if you want to see a different side of Villa de Leyva’s surroundings, right before starting your trip around, or just after you explore the historic center. La Periquera Hiking Tour will be a smooth hike with low level of difficulty but high level of joy of connecting with nature. You will hike and even get the chance to swim in the refreshing waters of the river and creeks. The hills surrounding Boyaca and Villa de Leyva are full of adventures, ready for you to jump in.

  2. Ancestral Expedition through the Cave of the Factory, Villa de Leyva2

    2. Ancestral Expedition through the Cave of the Factory

    5.0· 31 reviews· 2.5 hours

    You can tour the Cueva de la Fábrica, an ancient pre-Columbian temple. In this place you will find pre-Columbian engravings, cave fauna, geological formations and a nature trail that will take you through the cliffs of the Moniquirá River Canyon.

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