Ancestral Expedition through the Cave of the Factory
4.9
17 Ratings
Santa Sofía
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.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Cueva De La Fabrica - 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.
What's Included
- All fees and/or taxes
- Helmet, flashlight, insurance and local guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
- Not recommended for people with knee problems
- Not recommended for people with walking and breathing difficulties
Location
Cueva De La Fabrica
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(17 Ratings)
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M5502ptdiegov
Jan 4, 2024
Excellent experience - The tour was very cool, the guide was very knowledgeable about both historical and fauna and flora topics throughout the entire tour.
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Jennypaolaf624
Nov 18, 2023
Excellent - Excellent place and its history. Natalia was very kind and had a lot of valuable knowledge, the guide was excellent, I loved that in each place they took the time to explain and share their knowledge. 100% recommended, it is a circuit that comforts the soul.
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858stephanyg
Nov 12, 2023
Spectacular and different plan - It is a spectacular plan, the guide Diego makes everything make sense, he makes the visit very enjoyable, he explains each of the ecosystems with meaning, it is appropriate if you like to walk, enjoy nature, and if you do not have claustrophobia
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617mallem
Nov 6, 2023
A highly recommended place to disconnect! - A great place to disconnect and rest. The hostess and her family are very friendly and willing to help with whatever is needed. We stayed in a very nice and comfortable glamping site, with great views from the room or the balcony and has the necessary amenities. The weather is super pleasant. The walk to the cave is a different activity that allows you to not only get to know the vegetation but also a little of the history of the area. Near Villa de Leyva, almost the entire road is paved, only a short section is a rural road. Highly recommended to stay if you are looking to disconnect!!!
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Angelatsuki
Nov 1, 2023
A magical experience - The expedition through the factory cave is incredible!!! Not only is it a very beautiful and impressive place, but the climate is super pleasant.
The attention of the owners and the guide is the best!! you feel like you are in your own home.
The guide's explanation is clear and interesting... I really liked that at the beginning of the tour they explain the history of the factory cave... and then while you are doing the walk you understand why for our ancestors it was such a special place... There you realize why it is important that we support local tourism.
We must be able to maintain these magical places for a long time.
I share some photos that I really liked of the place.
10/20 -> I will return in 2024!!
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Aliciart3392oz
Oct 24, 2023
Not to miss..... - Wonderful !!! We walked in silence and discovered a great nature cave...no crowds, no music... Natalia gave us a warm welcome and Nicolas guided us with stories and nice chat... You can also stay in rooms or in wood cottages with great view...
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Lotones2013
Oct 6, 2022
Sacred, beautiful, and unique - This experience was one of my favorites in Villa de Leyva. I love looking for hidden gems and this was quite hidden. Our taxi driver from town hadn't heard of it before!
The family that protects the caves care about it deeply. They honor it and treat their grounds as sacred and it's a beautiful thing to hear them talk about it. Our guide was friendly, informative, patient. The caves our stunning and the history behind them makes you look at them with different eyes that if you were to just wander through without knowing. I highly recommend this experience!
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