Lake Guatavita
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Lake Guatavita
Lake Guatavita

Lake Guatavita Tours and Tickets

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Conquistadors dreamed of a golden city called El Dorado, and modern-day archaeologists find traces of that myth in historic practices at Colombia’s Lake Guatavita. Here, the Indigenous Muisca people are believed to have made offerings to the gods by casting gold figures into the crater lake—a scenic and popular day trip from Bogotá.

  • Guatavita, Cundinamarca
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Guatavita Lake - Salt Cathedral

Guatavita Lake - Salt Cathedral

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Indigenous economy activities, religious, art, and other determined the settlement of the Spanish and the foundation of Bogotá. In this tour you will understand the relation between the nature, the salt, the Dorado Legend, the Salt Cathedral, Gold Museum, the gold, the cooper and the Bogota population. Since we met, I began to explain some general details about Bogotá, then when we leave the city I will speak about the valley around the city, I will provide information about the original indigenous habitants called “ Muiscas” , their customs, some of their words and how all this heritage is included now in our society and in our food. We will meet a guide of the lake that speaks about the native culture and will explain why is so popular the Dorado Legend?, we will discuss the meaning of this ceremony. We will feel the mystic of the place, its energy and the relationship between nature and this space. In Guatavita town we will enjoy architecture, food, deserts and also handicrafts shopping. In Zipaquira I will speak some details of the Salt Cathedral and I will conduct the traveler to the underground Cathedral, this construction is unique because of its magnificence, the content of every sculpture, the representation of the way to the cross and the cross.
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  • 10 to 11 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$118.00
Guatavita Lake - the Legend of “El Dorado”

Guatavita Lake - the Legend of “El Dorado”

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Since we met, I began to explain some general details about Bogotá, then when we leave the city I will speak about the valley around the city, I will provide information about the originally indigenous habitant called “ Muiscas” , their customs, some of their words and how all this heritage is included now in our society and in our food. We will meet a guide of the lake that speaks about the native culture and will explain why is so popular the Dorado Legend?, we will discuss the meaning of this ceremony. We will feel the mystic of the place, its energy and the relationship between nature and this space. In Guatavita town we will enjoy architecture, food, deserts and also handicrafts shopping.
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  • 7 to 9 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$75.00
Full-Day Tour to Guatavita Lake & Colonial Town

Full-Day Tour to Guatavita Lake & Colonial Town

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Enjoy a thoroughly designed tour to Guatavita Lake, and Colonial Town with a savvy guide that lets you in on its fascinating Indigenous history. Take in the distinct beauty of the Andean mountain range and the breathtaking view of the Lake. Hear fascinating stories about the ancient communities that used to live there. By the way, have you ever heard about the El Dorado legend? These people would throw gold in the water during their ceremonies. Yeah, no kidding! Stroll through Guatavita's cobbled streets and gaze at its colonial architecture. Delight in the local gastronomy. ✓ Enjoy the flexibility of choosing from 2 tour options thoroughly designed to meet your interests and needs.
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  • 7 to 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$94.00
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Full day tour of 3 Magical places on the outskirts of Bogotá

Full day tour of 3 Magical places on the outskirts of Bogotá

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We will visit the beautiful eastern mountain range with its wonderful landscapes. We will know the Colombian culture, you will use all your senses in this ancestral, architectural and gastronomic experience. Our tour is fun and with a lot of interesting information about the places to visit. The first stop will be at the Guatavita lagoon, located in the municipality of Sesquilé two hours from Bogotá, this is an ancestral lagoon of the Chibcha indigenous culture which is located in the Colombian Andes at a height of 3,100 meters above sea level. sea, and is famous for being the legend of dorado. Our second stop will be the salt cathedral in Zipaquirá, another municipality close to Bogotá, this cathedral is a masterpiece of engineering and a religious architectural monument; It will be an underground visit where we will descend 180 meters, immersed in some natural salt mines. We close our experience at the iconic restaurant of typical Colombian food Andrés Carne de res in Chía
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  • 12 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$170.00
Charm Trilogy: Beyond Bogotá with Included Tickets

Charm Trilogy: Beyond Bogotá with Included Tickets

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We are a group of Colombians passionate about tourism and our country, we offer a completely personalized experience to share with our visitors all our knowledge and passion for what we do. With us, more than a tour, you will live an unforgettable experience in which we will take you through the most iconic destinations of the Bogotá savannah, and we will also show you the entire non-tourist context of our city so that you get a different perspective of Bogotá and Colombia. . This experience will not have time limitations, so we will be able to stop at several places of interest and have the opportunity to live local experiences. We have luxury vehicles, equipped with all the comfort to make very comfortable and pleasant tours for our tourists.
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  • 10 to 12 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$154.00
*Private tour* to Guatavita sacred lagoon + Nemocon salt mine

*Private tour* to Guatavita sacred lagoon + Nemocon salt mine

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Enjoy without any Rush! Let´s know Bogota surroundings like being with a friend! Our Tour starts in Bogota crossing this big and interesting city that saves in north Bogota Treasures to enjoy in just 1 hour 30 minutes. We will enjoy Andes landscapes in the 2500 meters above sea until 3100 m ,this region will show you some of the history of our ancestors and how we live in high lands of Bogota region . Try some of the most typical soups, lunch and Desserts of the colombian culture ,for sure you will love it! Our day will finish walking inside the earth! until one of the most beautiful Salt mines of Colombia this 45 minutes Tour will show you one of the most interesting mines in Cundinamarca dedicated to the miners and the Salt Region. Main Attractions: -Sacred Guatavita Lagoon -Guatavita Village -Nemocon Salt Mine
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  • 7 to 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$153.35
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What are people saying about Lake Guatavita

No PhotoSalt Cathedral and Guatavita Lake; Visiting the Towns with breackfast and lunch.
Tania_M, Sep 2023
Must do
The tour was amazing. Elizabeth and Omar were just amazing and they really enjoy what they do. They have great knowledge and we’re just great tour guides.
No PhotoSalt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita Private Tour
Linda_A, Feb 2022
Amazing time with Luis
Luis was an amazing tour guide, he really added to each experience. The climb to Lake Guatavita is well worth the effort, don’t miss out. He also made sure we understood the history and story of the salt cathedral. Our experience was incredible even though the weather was not so much. Luis made sure we had the best time! I highly highly highly recommend!
No PhotoVillage and Lake Guatavita Private Tour with Optional Lunch
James_M, Jun 2023
Great tour and Guide!
Was a great tour, we had Juan Carlos who was a great guide and very informative of the history, we were picked up from our hotel, and stopped on the way to see various points of Interest! Recommend.
No PhotoGuatavita Lake - Salt Cathedral
Karen_E, Jun 2023
Best Full-Day Tour
This full day trip hits all the best spots and Javier was the best tour guide ever! Javier was friendly, knowledgeable, and prepared. He knows all the tips and tricks when visiting the spots and treats you to authentic snacks along the way. The pick up and drop off at the hotel was super convenient as well! We loved this tour and highly recommend booking it again!!

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