Casa Museo Capitán Antonio Ricaurte, Boyaca Department, Colombia
4.5 (54 reviews) Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent < 1 hour Ranking #17 in Villa de Leyva Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
A little house that allows you to know an important aspects of the Colombian independence from Spain
Colombian Air Force Museum. It is the home of Captain Antonio Ricaurte, hero of Colombia and symbol of Colombian Air Force
Address
Calle 15 No. 8-17 Villa de Leyva, Boyaca, Colombia, Villa de Leyva 154001 Colombia
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Website
http://www.museofac.mil.co
Working hours
Opening Hours: We-Su 09:00-17:00
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 0:39
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4.5 based on (54 reviews)
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4YojoaDon 5:00 PM Feb 19, 2016
Historical Museum Honoring a Colombian Hero
Antonio Ricaurte was a captain during the Independence War. He sacrificed himself at the Battle of San Mateo in Venezuela by blowing up a huge supply of munitions to prevent the Spanish from capturing them. This is his birthplace. His heroism is a symbol for the Colombian Air Force - it's first plane was named after him. Besides historical artifacts from his birthplace the house also includes a small collection of memorabilia and information from both the Colombian and Venezuelan Air Forces. Admission is free - the museum is run by the Colombian Air Force. This house/museum also has the largest and best gardens of any of the house/museums in Villa de Leyva. That itself makes it worth a visit. There is a statue of Ricaurte in the little plaza in front of the museum.
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4WorldTvlerParker_CO 5:00 PM Feb 8, 2020
Small, quaint, interesting!
Only open a few days each week, this museum is small but free. In addition to info about Ricaurte, there is additional info about the military...and airplanes.
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