On Sunday morning it was market day in Raquira, about 45 minutes
away. The market is smaller than in Villa de Leyva but certainly not
lacking in the smell of sweet, fresh vegetables, the smiles of friendly
vendors and, when we were there, a cow auction. The town itself is full
of souvenir stores and pottery shops, each behind a brightly painted
façade with colourful swinging hammocks on display. It’s touristy—but
worth the visit, especially for travellers who are into photography and
just ‘hanging out’.
Scenes from the town and market place of Raquira