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Ancestral Expedition through the Cave of the Factory

5.0 (32 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Ancestral Expedition through the Cave of the Factory

About this activity

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.

Hiking Tours Extreme Sports Caving Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate
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At a glance

Duration
2 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
Spanish
Operated by
CUEVA DE LA FABRICA

Ages: Children (5–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–62 years) · Seniors (63–70 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: Helmet, flashlight, insurance and local guide

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

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.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Stop 2

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • 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

Traveller ratings

5.0 out of 5 · 32 reviews
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Ancestral Expedition through the Cave of the Factory

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