Located in a fertile valley, Chiquinquira has a solid economic base, but it is famous for the miraculous healings that have taken place. Pilgims come to make votive offerings in thanks.
There are side industries of instument and tagua (vegetable ivory) crafts.
The area around Villa de Leyva is arid and there is clay available for brick and tile making, more or less industrialized. The town itself is backward.
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