Info needed on Hotel Los Frayles in Ville de Leyva

Gator says on Aug 13, 2008, 08:57:

Have seen it but have heard nothing either way. Mrs. Gator and I, however, can give and unqualified recommendation for the Hostería del Molino La Mesopotamia, an old mill from 1568, transformed into a ranch-style hotel filled with antiques. Ask for a room in the old section.

http://www.hosteriamesopotamia.villadeleyva.com.co/

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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greg says on Aug 13, 2008, 14:39:

Hostería del Molino La Mesopotamia. Although i have never stayed there, i have gone swimming in their natural pool a few times. It is a pretty cool place and i would recommend it also

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adrimm says on Aug 13, 2008, 17:52:

We stayed at a charming place called Don Paulino's, it was nice and I'd definitely stay there again, no pool, but no matter as we spent almost all our time there exploring the town (my first time there this past trip).

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Noelito40 says on Aug 13, 2008, 19:26:

Many thanks everyone for the replies. Gator, Greg, we've taken your advice and booked Mesopotamia...Will post here next week on how we get on...

Noelito

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Gator says on Aug 14, 2008, 07:49:

When you are walking to the registration desk check the tile floor-you can still see the bare footprints of the Indians who did the original work hundreds of years ago. All the restaurants serve fresh trout ( troucha ) caught loacally. Usually the waiter will bring a tray full and you select you dinner.

A side trip to Ráquira, by taxi or collectivo, is not a bad idea. Loaded with loacally made pottery.
Here is a post made by a visitor to Ráquira with lots of photos:
http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/pb/17eb02/?o=0&i=1

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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adrimm says on Aug 17, 2008, 12:05:

I can second Gator's suggestion to visit Raquira - if you are looking for traditional Colombian artesanias is it absolutely *loaded* with shops and prices are very competitive. The main street and parque are lined by an absolute riot of colour.

The items found in Villa de Leyva are also beautiful, but they tend to be more contemporary artisan style (and imho very high quality). Lots of -one-of-a-kind artisan clothing & accessories, fine arts galleries, sculpture & housewares etc.

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