Description
Discover the most authentic and sophisticated essence of Boyacá through a journey designed to connect you with art, gastronomy, landscapes, and the ancestral craftsmanship of the Colombian Andes. Among unexpected vineyards, colonial architecture, artisan workshops, and creative experiences inspired by the earth, explore Villa de Leyva and Ráquira through an intimate, contemplative, and deeply sensory perspective.
Destinations you will visit
📍 Bogotá
📍Villa de Leyva
📍 Barichara
📍 Sutamarchán
📍 San Gil
Discover “Villa de Leyva & Ráquira – Earth and Clay”
This luxury journey has a clear purpose: to reveal the artisanal soul of Boyacá beyond the traditional tourist circuit. Through the touch of living clay, the glow of the Andean landscape, the aroma of high-altitude wine, and the ritual of landscape-inspired cuisine, you connect directly with the guardians of the Colombian highlands’ heritage.
✔︎ Morning: The awakening of the savanna and the journey to the origin
The experience begins with your pickup in a premium private vehicle. As you leave the city behind and enter the mountainous landscapes of Boyacá, you enjoy an exclusive light breakfast on the road, carefully prepared with local ingredients to transform the journey into a comforting and sensory experience.
✔︎ Midday: Contemporary flavors in Villa de Leyva
At lunchtime, the pace slows in a space where design and gastronomy converge in a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere. You enjoy a welcome menu inspired by local ingredients and modern culinary techniques — a fresh and sophisticated interpretation of the flavors of Boyacá. Afterward, you check in to your selected boutique hotel.
✔︎ Afternoon: From high-altitude wine to monumental ceramics
The afternoon awakens the senses with an immersion into the world of winemaking. Through a guided tasting at a traditional vineyard, you discover the complex artisanal process and the intense aromas that define the region’s wines. Later, you explore Casa Terracota, an impressive structure entirely handcrafted from baked clay — an aesthetic journey that reveals how earth becomes a central element of art and habitation.
✔︎ Evening: Dinner inspired by the Andes
To close the first day with the same elegance with which it began, after a short moment to rest, you enjoy dinner in an intimate and welcoming atmosphere where colonial architecture and fire celebrate the richness of Colombian gastronomy.
✔︎ Morning: The art of earth and the artisan path
After a peaceful breakfast at the hotel, you participate in an exclusive artistic workshop. Guided by local creators, you experiment with mineral pigments and natural earth tones, capturing the region’s color palette through a personal and authentic expression. Afterwards, you continue toward the vibrant town of Ráquira.
✔︎ Midday: Landscape cuisine and living textures
Lunch takes place in a contemporary gastronomic space that pays tribute to the rural landscape, presenting a culinary proposal inspired by the seasonality of the region. Afterwards, you stroll through the colorful streets of the town, discovering the identity of its traditional workshops and artisan galleries.
✔︎ Afternoon: The ritual of ancestral clay shaping and closure
The afternoon invites you to connect directly with the material through a private clay workshop alongside master artisans.
✔︎ Sunset: Farewell dinner among the mountains
Before arriving back in Bogotá, you enjoy one final countryside stop for a farewell dinner, thoughtfully designed to preserve the tranquil and sensory essence of the journey before your return to the hotel.
Included
- Private transfers in a premium vehicle throughout the entire experience.
- Personalized assistance, accompaniment, and logistical coordination.
- 1 boxed breakfast on the road (Day 1) and 1 breakfast at the hotel (Day 2).
- 1 night of accommodation in a carefully selected boutique hotel in Villa de Leyva.
- Welcome lunch and countryside-inspired lunch experience.
- Locally inspired dinner on Day 1 and countryside farewell dinner.
- Wine experience with pairing and entrance to Casa Terracota.
- Earth-pigment painting workshop.
- Private clay workshop with artisans in Ráquira.
- Bottled water.
- Medical assistance insurance.
Not Included
- Domestic or international airfare.
- Personal expenses, shopping, or souvenirs.
- Alcoholic beverages not specified in the included menus.
- Additional services or consumption at hotels and restaurants.
- Any expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Voluntary tips and any items not explicitly mentioned in the “Included” section.
Travel recommendations
✔︎ Weather & Clothing: The weather in Boyacá can vary significantly, with sunny afternoons and very cold nights in Villa de Leyva. We recommend dressing in layers, bringing a comfortable jacket or coat for the evening, a hat or cap for sun protection, and a light waterproof jacket.
✔︎ Comfortable Footwear: You will walk through the historic cobblestone streets of Villa de Leyva and the artisan areas of Ráquira. Wearing closed-toe, comfortable, flat shoes with good grip is essential.
✔︎ Sun Protection & Hydration: Due to the strong solar radiation in the high-altitude regions of the plateau, we recommend using high-protection sunscreen, wearing sunglasses, and staying well hydrated throughout the journey.
✔︎ Cash Recommendation: Although most tourist establishments accept credit cards, we recommend carrying some cash (Colombian pesos) for purchasing local handicrafts or small items directly from traditional artisan workshops in Ráquira.
