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Leyva and R\u00e1quira \u2013 Land and Clay, a journey designed to connect with the art, gastronomy, landscapes, and ancestral crafts of the Colombian Andes. Among unexpected vineyards, colonial architecture, artisan workshops, and creative experiences inspired by the land, explore Villa de Leyva and R\u00e1quira from an intimate, contemplative, and deeply sensorial perspective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may also discover other experiences designed by Threads Travel such as the\u00a0 Amazon: The Serenity of the River<\/a>,\u00a0 the Journey to Risaralda,<\/a> \u00a0or the \u00a0Grand Colombian Caribbean<\/a> route, to continue exploring Colombia\u2019s natural, cultural, and gastronomic diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about these destinations, you can consult official sources such as the \u00a0R\u00e1quira handicrafts guide on Colombia Travel<\/a>, tourist information about Villa de Leyva on \u00a0Colombia\u2019s official tourism portal<\/a>,\u00a0 and cultural content about the historical importance of the Boyac\u00e1 region in the country\u2019s development.<\/p>\n","cost_includes":"Private transfers in a premium vehicle throughout the entire experience.\nPersonalized assistance, accompaniment, and logistical coordination.\n1 boxed breakfast on the road (Day 1) and 1 breakfast at the hotel (Day 2).\n1 night of accommodation in a carefully selected boutique hotel in Villa de Leyva.\nWelcome lunch and countryside-inspired lunch experience.\nLocally inspired dinner on Day 1 and countryside farewell dinner.\nWine experience with pairing and entrance to Casa Terracota.\nEarth-pigment painting workshop.\nPrivate clay workshop with artisans in R\u00e1quira.\nBottled water.\nMedical assistance insurance.","cost_excludes":"Domestic or international airfare.\nPersonal expenses, shopping, or souvenirs.\nAlcoholic beverages not specified in the included menus.\nAdditional services or consumption at hotels and restaurants.\nAny expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.\nVoluntary tips and any items not explicitly mentioned in the \u201cIncluded\u201d section.","itineraries":[{"title":"Colonial Paths, Vineyards & Organic Architecture","content":"\n \u2714\ufe0e Morning: The awakening of the savanna and the journey to the origin<\/p>\n\n\n\n The day begins with your pickup in a premium private vehicle. As you leave the city behind and venture into the mountainous landscapes of Boyac\u00e1, you enjoy an exclusive light breakfast along the way, crafted with local ingredients to turn the journey into a comforting and sensory experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2714\ufe0e Midday: Contemporary flavors in Villa de Leyva<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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 \u2014 a fresh and sophisticated interpretation of the flavors of Boyac\u00e1. Afterward, you check in to your selected boutique hotel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2714\ufe0e Afternoon: From high-altitude wine to monumental ceramics <\/p>\n\n\n\n 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\u2019s wines. Later, you explore Casa Terracota, an impressive structure entirely handcrafted from baked clay \u2014 an aesthetic journey that reveals how earth becomes a central element of art and habitation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2714\ufe0e Evening: Dinner inspired by the Andes<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Natural Pigments, Clay Traditions & Countryside Return","content":"\n \u2714\ufe0e Morning: The art of earth and the artisan path<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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\u2019s color palette through a personal and authentic expression. Afterwards, you continue toward the vibrant town of R\u00e1quira. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2714\ufe0e Midday: Landscape cuisine and living textures<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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. 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