RaquiraThe small town of Raquira, about 25km southwest of Villa de Leyva, is probably the most colourfully decorated town in Colombia. It's almost as if the local school children were one day given hundreds of paint and brushes and told to "have at it". There is barely a square inch of building in the town that is not awash with colour or artwork.But the locals' artistic talents do not stop at their buildings. Raquira is also an important centre for handicrafts, in particular pottery. In fact the very name Raquira comes from the indigenous language of the Muisca Chibcha people and means "City of Pots".
Raquira is smaller than Villa de Leyva and has a population of around 2000. The central plaza contains several ceramic statues and is bordered by a small church. There are various shops, cafes and restaurants around the plaza. HotelsEven in peak season finding accommodation is never a problem. My most recent visit was during Easter Weekend (2011) and there were plenty of rooms available. A couple of good options: Hosteria San Fermin Tel. (8)7357123, Cel. 3102918309 Located on the road into Raquira is Hosteria San Fermin, the best hotel in the area. It has rooms for couples or larger groups and has a decent sized restaurant. Prices are around 35,000 pesos/person (depending on the season) and includes breakfast.
Hosteria Nemquetela Tel. (8)7357016, Cel. 3103206995 Another good option located on the corner of the main plaza. Breakfast included. Slightly cheaper than Hosteria San Fermin. 
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