Archaeological Site El Infiernito
Archaeological Site El Infiernito
Archaeological Site El Infiernito
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Laura P
Turin, Italy735 contributions
May 2023
Difficult to find (better to get a local driver who knows it’s whereabouts) but absolutely unmissable if you love archeology and prehistoric sites. It reminds the astronomic/sacred sites in other parts of the world and it’s really impressive. There is a probable temple and the entrance and a series ouf phallus-like monolithes scattered all around. There is also a dolmen with a partly underground tomb. The place is clean and well kept with some explanatory billboards. The solitude adds to the fascination.
Written May 12, 2023
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jwhitehouse
Oakland, CA796 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Most fascinating calendar dug up 50 years ago that was accurate including leap years.
Also a great number of giant phallases in stone .
Also a great number of giant phallases in stone .
Written February 9, 2020
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Snowmaninsummer
Stratford, CT121 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
I visited Villa de Leyva and had the chance to visit this Muisca treasure. Place is small but very mystical. Getting there was not easy. I got lost twice. I had to park right off the street. Staff was friendly though.
Written August 11, 2019
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Carlos R
Houston, TX87 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
So, this is basically Colombia's answer to Stonehenge, except that it's all phalluses! What's not to like? I would have given it 5 stars because it's something anyone who is serious about pre-Columbian history should visit. However, the place is really in its infancy in terms of tourist infrastructure. It's very hard to get to, little to no signalization and, all-in-all, not such an educational experience if you haven't done some extensive prior research. I hope they continue to improve it to the level that it deserves.
Written August 27, 2018
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Thecatsmum4
Kettering, UK2,229 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
On arrival, if you are not aware of what to expect you may find yourself thinking...are they what I think they are?
We had our own guide and transport so everything was explained to us, if you haven't got a guide not sure if you would find an English speaking one here as the site isn't that large.
Originally central to the Muisca Indians it was used to predict seasons as there is very little change in them in Colombia. 30 cylindrical stone monoliths are sunk vertically into the ground, although some have now seen better day
In the next field are several huge Phallic Symbols in honour of the Male fertility - apparently they used to turn them upside down every 6 months, how they managed to do that is a total mystery as they are huge.
Also a tomb on the site to one of the cheifs.
Interesting if you have someone explain it to you, worth seeing.
We had our own guide and transport so everything was explained to us, if you haven't got a guide not sure if you would find an English speaking one here as the site isn't that large.
Originally central to the Muisca Indians it was used to predict seasons as there is very little change in them in Colombia. 30 cylindrical stone monoliths are sunk vertically into the ground, although some have now seen better day
In the next field are several huge Phallic Symbols in honour of the Male fertility - apparently they used to turn them upside down every 6 months, how they managed to do that is a total mystery as they are huge.
Also a tomb on the site to one of the cheifs.
Interesting if you have someone explain it to you, worth seeing.
Written January 21, 2018
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jessbarga
Caracas, Venezuela73 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
This place is touted (by Lonely Planet or some such) as "The Columbian Stonehenge," but we were nonplused by the primitive calendar column area, which is (appropriately, I'm sure) roped off, small, and unavailable for hands-on exploration. What made the excursion totally worthwhile was the excellent phallic garden of virility-worship sculptures on the same grounds, which are uncordoned and ferociously erect. Our two-year-old now says "penis!" whenever he poses for a photo, and we have many memorable ones from our stroll among the impressive monoliths.
Written December 31, 2014
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Roger J
Lakewood, CO39 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
I'm not an archeologist; but I saw everything I needed to see from the other side of the fence. I'll be honest, I didn't want to pay the entrance fee and it just didn't look that interesting to me.
Written June 3, 2013
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Bex
14 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Dating back to 4000BC, this small, very important archaeological site reminded me of the stone circles in Britain. Worth a 30 minute visit if you are in the area to see the carved phallic stones, tomb and astronomical 'clock' stones.
Written March 25, 2019
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Lu_Aleman
Washington DC, DC5 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
We were lucky to arrived as a guide was given a tour. Very interesting site.
I highly recommend getting there by car. It is about 20 minutes from the downtown area in Villa de Leyva.
I highly recommend getting there by car. It is about 20 minutes from the downtown area in Villa de Leyva.
Written August 20, 2018
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kiwiscotinjun
Rotorua, New Zealand19 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Poorly landscaped (trees in middle detract from perspective), no guide, toilet doesn't have a door, and yet the entrance fee was the same or higher than other places which offer well curated collections and/or and excellent guide. That said, we got a great "dick pic" 😉
Written June 20, 2018
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Hay guias que expliquen la historia y los rituales de este lugar?
Varguitaz
Bogota, Colombia93 contributions
En temporadas y algunos puentes festivos.
Priscila L
4 contributions
Perdí mi cámara fotográfica en esa visita. Es una RICOH, pequeña, negra, con una cinta roja. Pido a quien ha encontrado que contacteme. Es importante por las fotos. Hay recompensa.
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