These are photos from Villa de Leyva in the Colombian highlands that were taken in 2011 by Wade Shepard. They feature the village itself, the surrounding countryside, and glimpses of the people who live there. Villa de Leyva is a colonial village around four hours outside of Bogota in the Colombian highlands. It is a [...]
These are photos from Villa de Leyva in the Colombian highlands that were taken in 2011 by Wade Shepard. They feature the village itself, the surrounding countryside, and glimpses of the people who live there.
Villa de Leyva is a colonial village around four hours outside of Bogota in the Colombian highlands. It is a UNESCO world heritage site, and great lengths are taken to keep it preserved and restored. The following photos show the town center, a few attractions, and the surrounding countryside.
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