Villa de Leyva is a municipality in
Colombia located in the Ricaurte Province Department of Boyacá ,
is located 40 km west of Tunja department capital. It
was founded in 1572 with the name of Villa de Santa María de
Leyva and recognized as a national monument in 1954. 2 is
characterized by preserved colonial-style architecture, and for its varied
landscapes ranging from rural area of wasteland with their births and
water reservoirs to the area deserted . Also remarkable is the