We have breakfast at Casa Gadiel, in Colombia it is usual to have huevos pericos (scrambled eggs with onions and tomatoes), juices and of course tinto (black coffee). All very tasty.
From Villa de Leyva to San Gil
At 10:00 am, our bus leaves in the direction of San Gil, you can go via Tunja or Arcabuco, we recommend this second option because it is less kilometers and we take the tickets.
How to get from Villa de Leyva to San Gil
Before leaving we go into a bakery. They have bread, croissants, buns... Sweet and salty food. Almost all homemade. We buy almojabanas (buns filled with curd, actually it is a very soft cheese). The best ones are the ones from this area.
From Villa de Leyva to San Gil
The road to Arcabuco is actually a road in good condition that crosses a mountainous area of green pastures, the views are incredible. An hour and a quarter later we arrive at our destination, we take a snack while waiting for the next one that will take us to San Gil. Almost 6 hours of travel on a spectacular road between mountains and gorges.
The problem with Colombian roads is that the traffic is very intense and due to the orography it is difficult to find double tracks in each direction, so the journeys are always long.
From Villa de Leyva to San Gil
The bus leaves us at the main terminal outside San Gil. We take a taxi to our accommodation, Madrigal hostel. It is quite central although our room faces one of the busiest crossroads in the city.
San Gil is Colombia's adventure and outdoor sports capital, nestled in a valley surrounded by spectacular mountains. The city itself has some incredibly steep streets. One of the taxi drivers told us that there are often problems, especially with the rain.
El Gallineral Park
We decided to visit the El Gallineral Park. It is a reserve near the river Fonce with native flora, a little piece of jungle in the middle of the city that is worth a visit. It has a pond where you can take a bath.
Big-ass sculpture in El Gallineral Park
At nightfall and we go for a walk to the main square, the city is full of life. We have a beer at La Polita, an authentic Colombian bar that is well worth a visit.
We have dinner at the Colombian restaurant El Maná, which is highly recommended. An exquisite menu at an unbeatable price.
Tickets from Villa de Leyva to Arcabuco: 21.000 COP 3 pax.
Bus tickets from Arcabuco to San Gil: 25.000 COP
Taxi from the main terminal to San Gil 5.000 COP.
Almojabanas and water 7.900 COP.
Drinks and snacks 8.000 COP (empanadas and red wine 3 pax).
Stop Vado Real cola 2500 chorizo with 2 potatoes 3.000 COP.
Three beers at La Polita 9.000 COP.
Dinner at El Maná Restaurant 45.000 COP 3 pax (menu includes: lemonade, soup, second course to choose between chicken with plum, trout and chicken stuffed with cheese and dessert).
Accommodation: Hostal Madrigal 45.000 COP 3 pax room with bathroom.
3 beers at Hostal Madrigal 7.000 COP.
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