Plaza Mayor de Villa de Leyva
Plaza Mayor
One of the largest stone-paved squares in South America, surrounded by white-walled colonial buildings. It is the heart and landmark of the old town
The Plaza Mayor in Villa de Leyva covers about 14,000 square meters and is paved with rough cobblestones. It is considered one of the largest colonial-era squares in Colombia and even in South America. Around it stand Spanish colonial buildings with white walls, wooden balconies and red-tile roofs. In the center is a stone well in Mudéjar style. The square is open all day. Early mornings are quiet and good for photos, and cafés and restaurants come alive in the evening. During the kite festival in August and the Festival de Luces in December, the square fills with crowds, so book accommodation well in advance.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
- Museo del Carmen
- Casa Terracota
- Pozos Azules
- Museo El Fósil
- El Infiernito (Parque Arqueológico de Monquirá)
- Gondava
- Viñedo Ain Karim