Ancestral Expedition through the Cave of the Factory

5.0 (32 reviews) Villa de Leyva, Colombia
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesSpanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

You can tour the Cueva de la Fábrica, an ancient pre-Columbian temple. In this place you will find pre-Columbian engravings, cave fauna, geological formations and a nature trail that will take you through the cliffs of the Moniquirá River Canyon.

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Helmet, flashlight, insurance and local guide
  • Lunch

What to expect

We will begin our adventure knowing a little about the Muisca culture, its pilgrimages and its connection with the Iguaque lagoon, then we will start our way to the Cueva de la Fábrica, we will make a path in which you can admire the Moniquirá river canyon, you will know own plants of the region and wild animals.
When we arrive at the Cueva de la Fábrica you will discover different geological formations and indigenous vestiges (since the cave was a pre-Columbian temple), we will visit the 4 rooms that are inside the cave such as: the gallery of the sun, of the moon, of the wind and darkness, where you will meet the inhabitants of the cave, the bats!
Finally, we will return to the starting point. Throughout the adventure you will have the right equipment and a local guide.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You take the road to Santa Sofía, go through the entrance to Santo Ecce Omo, travel 2 kilometers and see the detour. At that point you see the sign that guides you to the Cueva de la Fábrica where you must travel another 2 kilometers

End point

You take the road to Santa Sofía, go through the entrance to Santo Ecce Omo, travel 2 kilometers and see the detour. At that point you see the sign that guides you to the Cueva de la Fábrica where you must travel another 2 kilometers

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for people with knee problems
  • Not recommended for people with walking and breathing difficulties

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.0 (32)

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