Cascadas La Periquera
A series of tiered waterfalls in a valley north of the old town, with forest trails and outdoor activities such as rappelling and canyoning
La Periquera is a group of waterfalls about 12 km north of Villa de Leyva, within a private nature reserve. There are several tiers of falls, large and small, linked by trails that take 1–2 hours and run through Andean mountain forest. The park offers rappelling, canyoning and other outdoor activities, and in summer visitors splash in the shallow pools below. The falls are reached by off-road vehicle or bicycle, and are often visited on the same day as Paso del Ángel. Admission is about 10,000 pesos. Mountain roads are bumpy, and trails are slippery after rain, so wear non-slip shoes.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- El Infiernito (Parque Arqueológico de Monquirá)
- Museo del Carmen
- Plaza Mayor de Villa de Leyva
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
- Paso del Ángel
- Casa Terracota
- Convento del Santo Ecce Homo
- Museo El Fósil