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View towards the main square of Villa de Leyva from the cobbled floor

View of the colonial fountain and church on the main plaza of Villa de Leyva, Colombia

With 14,000 m2, Villa de Leyva is one of the largest squares in America. In this cobbled space, a water fountain and the church of Nuestra Senora del Rosario stand out.

Villa de Leyva, Colombia - The church on the Plaza Mayor of the historic 16th Century town of Villa de Leyva. Founded in 1572 and located at an altitude of just over 7000 feet above mean sea level on the Andes Mountains, Villa de Leyva was declared a National Monument by the Colombian Government in 1954 to protect its colonial architecture and heritage. It is located in the Department of Boyaca. The square is the largest town square in Colombia. People visiting the town and local residents are seen on the square just sitting and relaxing, chatting with friends or going about their routine chores. In the far background are the Andes Mountains. The Town was one of the locations for the movie Cobra Verde by Werner Herzog and the Spanish language Soap Opera Zorro. Photo framed with an arch and shot in the morning sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

A 500 Year Old Colonial Town In Colombia, South America

Villa de Leyva, Colombia - September 14, 2014: It is Sunday morning in Villa de Leyva and Calle or Street 14 is almost lifeless. The shops and restaurants will open; but, only towards noon. Founded in 1572 and located at just over 7000 feet above sea level on the Andes Mountains, Villa de Leyva was declared a National Monument in 1954 to protect it's colonial architecture and heritage. It is located in the Department of Boyaca, in the South American country of Colombia. In the background are the always present Andes Mountains. Photo shot in the morning sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

Panoramic view of Villa de Leyva's iconic Main Square in Boyacá, bathed in the warm light of sunset.

Young woman walking around city

Villa de Leyva, Boyaca - Colombia. May 11, 2025. Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, a Catholic church.

Historical center of city Cuenca, UNESCO heritage site.

Scenic view of a traditional plaza in Guatavita, showcasing colonial architecture and vibrant surroundings, ideal for tourism in Colombia.

Villa de Leyva, Colombia - September 14, 2014: Founded in 1572 and located at just over 7000 feet above sea level on the Andes Mountains, the historic town of Villa de Leyva was declared a National Monument in 1954 to protect its colonial architecture and heritage. It is located in the Department of Boyacá, in the South American country of Colombia. Photo shows the eastern corner of the main plaza or square and beyond to Carrera 10. Some local residents are seen walking by on a Sunday morning. In the background are the always present Andes Mountains, the Cordillera Oriental. The Town was one of the locations for the movie Cobra Verde by Werner Herzog, and the Spanish language Soap Opera, Zorro. Photo shot in the late morning sunlight; vertical format. Copy space. Camera: Canon EOS 5D MII. Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM.

A view of the town square in Villa De Leyva, Colombia, South America

Villa of Leyva

The Main Church On The Plaza In Villa De Leyva, Colombia

The town square in Villa de Leyva, a historic colonial town (which was declared a national monument in 1954), is one of the biggest in the Americas.

Aerial view of the Plaza Mayor, the largest fully cobblestone main square in Colombia, surrounded by preserved colonial architecture in Villa de Leyva, Boyaca, Colombia

Historic district of Barichara, Colombia

Villa de Leyva town, Colombia Street in municipality and colonial tourist town, part of the Boyacá department of Colombia. South America

Villa de Leyva, Colombia - November 26, 2017: looking up Calle 13 in the historic 16th Century colonial town of Villa de Leyva in the Boyacá Department. To the right are a row of restaurants one after the other, with a member of staff standing on the street trying to entice customers into their restaurants. In the far background is a section of the Andes Mountains. Founded in 1572 and located at just over 7000 feet above mean sea level on the Andes Mountains, Villa de Leyva was declared a National Monument by the Colombian Government in 1954 to protect its colonial architecture and heritage. The Town was also one of the locations for the movie Cobra Verde by Werner Herzog, and the Spanish language Soap Opera Zorro. Photo shot in the midday sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

The city of Villa de Leyva at night

A photoshoot of a young woman traveling and working around the country

A picturesque square in Guatavita, Colombia, featuring a historic fountain, charming architecture, and lush greenery.

A view looking down on tiled roof tops of the little town of Barichara, mountains in the background. Barichara is a town in northern Colombia known for its cobbled streets and colonial architecture and a very popular tourist destination.

The colonial architecture of Villa de Leyva, which dates back to the 16th century, is a treasure that connects us with Colombia s colonial past. Its characteristics lie in its sobriety and functionality, as well as the thick adobe walls, built to maintain a pleasant temperature inside.

Residential district in Boyacá, Colombia

Church Villa de Leyva town, Colombia Street in municipality and colonial tourist town, part of the Boyacá department of Colombia. South America, cloudy day.

Villa de Leyva, Colombia - September 14, 2014: looking down Calle or Street 12 towards the Western corner of the cobblestoned town square on a sunny Sunday morning. It looks as if time has stood still in this town for about 450 years. In the far background are the Andes Mountains, the Cordillera Oriental. Founded in 1572 and located at an altitude of just over 7000 feet above mean sea level on the Andes Mountains Villa de Leyva was declared a National Monument by the Colombian Government in 1954 to protect its colonial architecture and heritage. It is located in the Department of Boyacá, in the South American country of Colombia. The Town was one of the locations for the movie Cobra Verde by Werner Herzog and the Spanish language Soap Opera Zorro. Photo shot in the morning sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space.

old colonial house in black and white in a park with trees

Charm and Culture: A Young Traveler's Journey in Villa de Leyva

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