About 7 kilometres from Villa de Leyva, after Raquirá, a km road leads to the village of La Candelaría. Located in a desert plain, the convent was founded in 1597 by brother Matéo del Gado, a doctor of Philippe II who died at age 105. The church and the former cell of the brother del Gado are very rich in objects of religious art, including altarpieces, sculptures and paintings. The th century golden wooden altarpiece is a work of Francisco del Pozo of the Florentine School. In the centre you can find a beautiful painting of Our Lady de la. The convent is also rich in the th century religious paintings of the school in Quito.The convent is open for a visit from 9 a. m. to 12 p. m. and from 13 p. m. to 17 p. m., and on public holidays.A wing of the convent has been converted into charm of charm for visitors wishing to make a spiritual retreat or more simply to stay quiet. 33 rooms and 4 suites arranged around flowery patios. Count $ 96 000 for one person and $ 150 000 for two. For further information: www.agustinosrecoletos.com.co and telephone: (1) 621 0531 or 313 8521882.

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