Viñedo Ain Karim (Villa de Leyva, Colombia)

Villa de Leyva, also called Villa de Leiva, is a small colonial town located in Ricaurte Province the Department of Boyacá. The town is a Colombian National Heritage Town and is on the tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Villa de Leyva is located 23 miles west of the departmental capital Tunja, about three hours by car or bus from Bogotá.

Situated away from major trade routes in a high altitude valley of semi-desert terrain, and with no mineral deposits nearby to exploit, the town has undergone little development in the last 400 years. As a consequence, it is one of the few towns in Colombia to have preserved much of its original colonial style and architecture: the streets and large central plaza are still paved with cobblestones, and many buildings date from the 16th century. This has resulted in Villa de Leyva becoming one of Colombia's principal tourist attractions, and it was declared a National Monument on December 17, 1954 to preserve its architecture.

Because of its cooler temperatures, dry climate, and rich soil, Villa de Leyva has established itself as a wine region, with the emergence of a number of wineries around the town in recent years.

Information from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_de_Leyva

Taken in: Colombia / Departamento de Boyacá / Buenavista (show map)

Taken on: March 3, 2022

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