Hunzahúa Well, Pre-Columbian monument in Tunja, Colombia
The Hunzahúa Well stands on the grounds of the Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia, marked by stone structures near the campus entrance.
The site dates back to the Muisca civilization, when Zaque Hunzahúa ruled the northern territories from his capital in Hunza, now known as Tunja.
According to Muisca tradition, the well formed when Faravita spilled chicha after discovering her son Hunzahúa's forbidden marriage to his sister Noncetá.
Visitors can reach the archaeological site by taking public transportation from downtown Tunja to the university campus during regular operating hours.
Local researchers suggest that Zaque Quemuenchatocha concealed valuable Muisca treasures in the well before Spanish conquistadors arrived in the region.
Location: Tunja
GPS coordinates: 5.53333,-73.36667
Latest update: May 12, 2025 01:33
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