When you've checked out all of the well-known attractions in Old Town Villa de Leyva, there's loads more to discover in the region. Grab the keys to a rental car, toss your bags in the trunk and get on the road. Here are some road trips we think you'll love:

• Bogotá is around 80 miles from Old Town Villa de Leyva. Renowned sights like Monserrate deserve a place on your must-see list here.
• Your next pit stop? Bucaramanga, which is around 110 miles away. Cacique Shopping Mall is one local highlight you won't want to miss.
• Venture into nature and take in the serenity at Cocora Valley. You'll find it about 150 miles from Old Town Villa de Leyva.

If you don't have a driver's license issued in Colombia, then you may need to acquire an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country to be allowed to rent a car. Please also consider that if an IDP is required, it has no validity on its own. You'll need to show your driver's license from your home country your passport and other forms of identification as well. Lastly, it's important that the credit card used to book the rental vehicle matches the name on your license and passport. Some added requirements to rent a car internationally are:

• Age restrictions: You'll need to be at least 25 in most countries to rent a car. If you're younger than that, it may still be possible to rent a car but you'll have to pay a Young Driver's Surcharge. Additional restrictions may also apply to the types of vehicles you can rent.
• Driving limitations: Be sure to read the fine print before you drive off the lot. You typically can't cross country borders, drive onto ferries or go off-roading with a rental car.