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Statue of Christ Overlooking Villa de Leyva
DiscoverPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsColombiaBoyacáVilla De Leyva
Statue of Christ Overlooking Villa de Leyva
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May 10, 2026
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The Christ statue at the viewpoint "Mirador El Santo Sagrado Corazón de Jesús" towers over a hill northeast of the town center of Villa de Leyva. The statue is often simply referred to as "El Santo" or as the statue of the "Most Sacred Heart of Jesus" (Sagrado Corazón de Jesús).
It is located on a
ridge and offers a wide panoramic view of the colonial village of Villa de Leyva and the surrounding mountain landscape.
The ascent is moderate, but steep and rocky in places.
A hike takes about 45 to 60 minutes for the ascent.
It is located on a
ridge and offers a wide panoramic view of the colonial village of Villa de Leyva and the surrounding mountain landscape.
The ascent is moderate, but steep and rocky in places.
A hike takes about 45 to 60 minutes for the ascent.
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