5 Best Hotels in Boyacá, Colombia

Hidden behind a rustic adobe wall lies an expansive lawn with a patio adorned with wrought-iron tables and a stone fountain, and a spacious home built in the traditional colonial style of Villa de Leyva with stone-and-clay walls, tiled roofing, and doors and windows that were rescued from a nearby convent. Whitewashed rooms are dominated by comfortable beds, with terra-cotta floors and heavy wood-shuttered windows. Bathrooms have plenty of hot water. Warm and accommodating owners go out of their way to make your stay memorable, even helping with onward travel plans, and details like fresh flowers in the rooms or a hot-water bottles for cold nights. Request the second-story rooms for the best views.

A resort hotel located five blocks uphill from the Plaza Mayor, the hacienda-style Hospedería Duruelo offers a gracious atmosphere and amenities ranging from tennis courts to a Turkish bath. The restaurant serves standard international fare along with typical Colombian entrées.

Three blocks up from the Plaza Mayor on a quiet side of town, this amiable family-run hotel is defined by its lush, green central courtyard. Your night's rest will be soothed by the sound of the gurgling fountain in the courtyard. The rooms, though simple, are spotless and well maintained. Second-floor rooms have great views over the mountains or the cobbled street outside. Pets are welcome.