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Villa de Leyva

City in Boyacá, Colombia

Overview

Villa de Leyva is a charming Andean town famed for its vast cobblestone plaza, whitewashed colonial buildings, and relaxed pace. Located just a few hours from Bogotá, it captivates visitors with its history, festivals, and natural beauty.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Colombia

Department

Boyacá

Population

21,953

Time Zone

America/Bogota

Coordinates

5.67°, -73.52°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost · estimate

$612

Local Cost

$440

Local Income

$350

Cashless

English

Temperature

15.3°C

Summer Avg

14.8°C

Winter Avg

15.5°C

Record High

26.7°C

Record Low

4.8°C

Humidity

83%

Precipitation

1552 mm

City Vibrancy

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Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

GUS

Distance

24 km

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Neighborhoods

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Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Antonio Ricaute Antonio Ricaute is a residential area in eastern Bogotá with mid-rise apartment blocks and local small businesses. Public transit is accessible, and the streets see moderate foot traffic.Escudo Fundadores Escudo Fundadores has a mix of residential streets and small businesses. Traffic levels are moderate and amenities are within walking distance.Plaza Mayor Plaza Mayor is the historic center of the city, surrounded by arcaded buildings and frequent public events. Restaurants and cafes fill the ground floors, attracting both locals and visitors.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-23.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.

Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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