After walking to the centre of town you are escorted to the horses to have an afternoon out to see the archaeological ruins at the Muisca observatory (Muiscas were an indigenous Indian tribe that the Spanish wiped-out). It was partially destroyed by the Spanish but enough remains intact for your visit. The Spanish also referred to it as "Little Hell" (El Infiernito), due to its large penile-like structures that stood for fertility.
The Spanish thought this was obscene and tried to destroy them. You then head to El Fosil — a museum housing a prehistoric kronosaurus marine reptile three metres long. You then return to Villa de Leyva by a different route taking in some more of the stunning countryside.
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El Infiernito and El Fosil Museum
You will be met by your guide and drive out to see the archaeological ruins at the Muisca observatory (Muiscas were an indigenous Indian tribe that the Spanish wiped-out).
You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tour below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.
