Plaza Mayor district

Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Home to the largest downtown plaza in the entire country, over 150,000 square feet, with museums, the local market, and shops.

Places in Plaza Mayor district

La Tienda de Teresa A gem famous for breakfast and lunch which can sell out before 2 PM, with tasty food and very cheap prices.
Selina onsite restaurant An onsite restaurant at the popular hostel chain with pool and social spaces overlooking the hills.
Villa de Leyva plaza-area restaurants A selection of restaurants of different cuisines near the hostels' tours sections.
Plaza Mayor market cafes Cafes near the local market, browsing shops, and museums.
Selina social spaces bar A bar within the pool and social spaces at Selina, with great views over the surrounding hills.

Best time to visit: December to February and July to August (dry seasons) offer the best weather for exploring the plaza and countryside on foot.
Getting around: Plaza Mayor, the largest plaza in Colombia, anchors the walkable colonial centre, with Casa del Carmen and other hostels close by, and El Fósil and the wine vineyards reached by short trips outside town.
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP $)
Language: Spanish. English is limited outside tourism.
Timezone: COT (UTC-5)
Current trends: Villa de Leyva's hospitality scene continues to blend colonial charm with modern hostel infrastructure, with Selina's onsite restaurant and hillside views reflecting the arrival of Latin America's most popular hostel chain, while La Tienda de Teresa's cheap, sell-out breakfasts preserve the village's authentic small-town character.

Colonial centre — Home to Casa del Carmen, an old colonial house with a central courtyard close to Plaza Mayor.
Countryside vineyard district — Home to wine vineyards, El Fósil, and caves and waterfalls near Paso del Angel.