Datos generales

La hermosa Villa está localizada entre 2.000 y 3.200 m.s.n.m. De los páramos de Gachaneque, Merchán, Morro Negro e Iguaque se colectan los tres ríos que bañan sus tierras. Villa de Leyva se encuentra rodeado por dos ramificaciones de la cordillera oriental de los Andes, sobresale el cerro Marmolejo también conocido como cerro de Leyva. En sus bosques viven zorros, conejos, faras y aves de variadas especies.

• Extensión total: 128 Kms2
• Altitud: 2.149 m.s.n.m.
• Temperatura media: 18.1 grados centígradosº C
• Gentilicio: villaleyvano

General data

The municipality of Villa de Leyva is located 165 km from Bogotá D.C. and 40 km from the capital of Boyacá, Tunja.

The beautiful Villa is located between 2,000 and 3,200 meters above sea level. From the moorlands of Gachaneque, Merchan, Morro Negro and Iguaque the three rivers that bathe their lands are born. Villa de Leyva is surrounded by two ramifications of the Andes eastern range. Cerro Marmolejo, also known as Cerro de Leyva, stands out. In their forests live foxes, rabbits, pheasants and birds of various species.

30 minute walk with a perfect view. Do not forget to take a sunscreen, water and shoes with good grip. High degree of danger at the edge of the hill.

By visiting the sacred lagoons you can enjoy majestic landscapes. It is important to bring adequate equipment for cold weather. Do not leave trash or pollute the streams or lagoons.