Prices and facts: Boyacá
Most fincas in Boyacá have a cool climate, according to what each owner declares.
- Climate
- Mostly cool (65% of the fincas say so)
- Climate of the area
- Cool to mild (10-22 °C / 50-72 °F)
- Altitude
- 1,800 - 3,000 m above sea level
- Distance
- Bogotá 3-4 h by road
These are the prices owners ask on Finkeros; each owner sets their own, and it can change in peak season. Climate, altitude and distance from our guide Fincas in Boyacá — 2026 Guide.
Travel guide: Boyacá
Cabins with fireplaces, colonial towns and mountain air
- Villa de Leyva: a cobblestone plaza and colonial center, 3-4 hours from Bogotá.
- Paipa and Iza have hot springs; Lago de Tota has a pale-sand beach.
- Rentals here are mostly cabins with fireplaces, not fincas with pools.
Villa de Leyva
Villa de Leyva (about 2,150 m above sea level) has a cobblestone main square of about 14,000 m² (roughly 150,000 sq ft), one of the largest in the country, and a well-preserved colonial center. The country houses are in the veredas (the rural districts around a town) outside the village. The Festival del Viento y las Cometas (a kite festival) takes place in August and the Festival de Luces (a fireworks and lights festival) in December. On those weekends the town fills up and you should book weeks ahead.
Paipa, Tota and the towns of Sugamuxi
Paipa (about 2,500 m above sea level) is Boyacá's hot-springs town: next to Lake Sochagota there are thermal pools open to the public. Iza also has hot-spring pools. Lake Tota (about 3,015 m above sea level) is the largest natural lake in Colombia, and on its shore is Playa Blanca, a pale-sand beach more than 3,000 meters (about 9,800 ft) up. Ráquira is known for its pottery and Monguí for its basilica and for making soccer balls.
Getting there
Leave Bogotá on the Autopista Norte toward Tunja, on the Briceño-Tunja-Sogamoso divided highway. Paipa is on that road, about 3 hours away. Villa de Leyva is reached from Tunja, less than an hour further; in total, 3 to 4 hours from Bogotá. Buses run to Tunja, Paipa and Villa de Leyva from Bogotá's bus terminals.
What they won't tell you
At Tota and in the higher parts of Paipa, nights drop below 8 °C (46 °F). A cabin without a fireplace or hot water is a hard night. Ask about both before you book. Boyacá's secondary roads are mountain roads, winding and often foggy: it is best not to drive them at night.
Frequently asked questions about fincas for sale in Boyacá
What is the climate like at the fincas in Boyacá?
Most fincas in Boyacá have a cool climate, according to what each owner declares. Our guide “Fincas in Boyacá — 2026 Guide” describes the area's climate as: Cool to mild (10-22 °C / 50-72 °F). Fincas in Boyacá — 2026 Guide.
Are there also fincas for rent in Boyacá?
Yes, there are also fincas for rent by the night in Boyacá. See fincas for rent in Boyacá.
How do I book or buy a finca on Finkeros?
Finkeros is not a middleman: on each finca’s listing you tap “Contact” and talk directly to the owner or the property manager. Dates, payment and terms are agreed between you, with no commission to Finkeros.