Private Tour
Ancestral Expedition through the Cave of the Factory
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
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.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Helmet, flashlight, insurance and local guide
Lunch
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Ancestral Expedition through the Cave of the Factory
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience exploring the caves
nirajm2017,,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience exploring the caves with Andrey. The owner, Natalia, was very helpful and flexible. If you don't have your own transportation, ask her about alternative arrangements.
Wow
santiagomS1417KT,,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I thought it was chevere but I didn't understand the part where the guide started dancing, that was the only strange thing, the rest of the landscape and the writings of the indigenous were super wow I hope not to return because my partner finished me on this trip and also I dropped my camera but it doesn't matter, thanks for this refreshing experience.
A very good and very familiar expedition, the trail is perfect
juliangN5274OQ,,May 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The view is amazing, the cave is magnificent and the guide very committed, informed us about everything about the area and important things, care for the environment and the importance of not affecting nature
Adventure and contact with nature
Viviana G,,Mar 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting tour and contact with nature, our guide Jasmine was very friendly and attentive, explained each gallery we visited inside the cave, it is very interesting to know our ancestors, we liked it very much. Something to improve is to tell the people who go on the tour the importance of being silent when you are in a sacred and important place, besides interrupting us with so many screams and noises from the other group and the guide could not concentrate, and disturbed the animals of the cave, on the other hand, they should not allow access to pets, it was uncomfortable to do the tour with two dogs because they are not used and barked and cried a lot, it is not normal for them those types of places and thinking about their well-being, the walk is not appropriate for their legs and neither is contact with the guano of the bats good. I highly recommend this activity, very interesting, the guides and other staff very friendly and respectful.
Great experience
Alejandro B,,Nov 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is a great experience, since you arrive the staff very kindly receive you the necessary information and equipment, you have to go prepared to do physical activity as you have to go up and down a mountain, not recommended for very old adults or with limitations
Unique
96brayanmanuelc,,Sep 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good information from the Nicolas Guide, a unique experience inside the cave and the connection there was in a section of the cave. Super recommended!
Experience factory cave
660anasd,,Sep 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience, we did a hike where we learned about the area, its ecosystem and its history; when we arrived at the cave we could see some types of bat, the geology and how the cave was used in each rite anciently. I recommend to bring water and go prepared for the hike, we had a great time!
Genial. Good experience
P6977QFsilvanag,,Jul 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely place. Nice landscapes. Walk medium difficulty. In the cave you feel a nice energy Nicolas was very good, friendly and knows many things about the caves. Recommended for children and adults. 35 minutes by cart from Villa de leyva 21⁄2 hours away
À great trek and cave experience.
956cristiand,,Jun 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The information, attention and communication was awesome. Our guide Diego was very attentive his stories were nice, and was also very listening and open minded. His knowledge of the trail, the caves and the overall region were exceptional. I very much recommend this trek to locals and foreigners.
Highly recommended
C5203FNvalentinap,,Jun 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Diego is a great guide! Unmissable experience if one travels through Villa de Leyva and surroundings, very beautiful landscapes and species.
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