Pozos Azules

Bright turquoise ponds set among ochre, desert-like hills — Pozos Azules is the most photogenic short trip from Villa de Leyva.

What to see

A string of small ponds whose colour shifts from turquoise to deep blue with the light and minerals in the water. Paths loop between them, with views back over the valley and the mountains behind town.

Getting there

It’s an easy walk or bike ride from the centre on dirt roads, or a quick taxi. Many visitors combine it with Casa Terracota or the paleontology sights on a bike loop.

Tips

The colour is strongest in bright sun, so go on a clear morning. Treat it as a photo stop rather than a swim. There’s little shade: bring water, a hat and sunscreen.