Pozos Azules
Turquoise man-made ponds scattered across red-earth hills in a desert-like landscape, with striking color contrasts that make them great for photos
Pozos Azules lies in the semi-arid area west of the old town. It is a cluster of small lakes formed by artificially excavated reservoirs, and minerals in the water give it a Turkish-blue hue. The color contrasts sharply with the reddish-brown sand and cacti, like a desert oasis. A trail links the ponds; a full loop takes about an hour, and swimming is not allowed. Admission is about 10,000 pesos. The ponds are about 3 km from the old town and can be reached by bicycle or on horseback. They are usually visited on the same day as the Fossil Museum and the observatory. The colors are most vivid around midday on sunny days.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Museo El Fósil
- Casa Terracota
- Gondava
- El Infiernito (Parque Arqueológico de Monquirá)
- Plaza Mayor de Villa de Leyva
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
- Museo del Carmen
- Viñedo Ain Karim