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Villa de Leyva
A beautifully preserved colonial town with one of the largest central plazas in South America and surrounding fossil sites and desert landscapes.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Santander Department, Colombia · South America
Vélez sits on the route: 15 minutes from Chipatá, 45km from Villa de Leyva.
Vélez is a town located in Santander Department, Colombia. With a population of 19,376, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Vélez sits in Colombia, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Bogota time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Vélez to your route.
Vélez (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbeles]) is a town and municipality of the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.
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Vélez is located in Santander Department, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 6.0133 latitude, -73.6735 longitude.
Vélez has a population of approximately 19,376 people, making it a town in Colombia.
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A beautifully preserved colonial town with one of the largest central plazas in South America and surrounding fossil sites and desert landscapes.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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