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Villa de Leyva

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Villa de Leyva, Colombia

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The architect calls the house the "world's largest piece of pottery."

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Casa Terracota

This whimsical home made entirely from clay is basically a giant piece of pottery.

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Museo El Fósil

A museum built around a bus-sized fossil on the side of the highway.

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Colombia: Mountainside Cities & Mural-Lined Streets

Sep 7—Sep 14, 2019

Explore Colombia's boisterous cities and ancient towns, and spend time with the people who are leading its cultural resurgence.

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