Guatavita Lagoon

Discover the magic of Colombia on a trip to the Cathedral of Salt and the Lagoon of Guatavita! Are you passionate about history, nature and the spiritual? Join our shared tour and experience an unforgettable experience. We will explore the majestic Cathedral of Salt, an underground wonder, and the mysterious Lagoon of Guatavita, birthplace of the legend of El Dorado. Together with an expert guide, you will discover the secrets of these places and connect with the history and culture of Colombia.

We are Bogota Travel Experience, an agency with more than 6 years of experience, we are starting in this new app offering our successful tour to Zipaquira and Guatavita where you have the opportunity to visit 5 sights in one day, we pick you up at your accommodation. We are just starting here however we have years of experience on Airbnb, facebook, instagram offering our tours. Give us the opportunity and book now, this is the most complete and the cheapest tour you find in Viator with pickup included 1.Guatavita Colonial Town 2.Guatativa Lake 3.Sabana de Bogota 4.Typical Colombian Food restaurant in Zipaquira 5.Zipaquira Salt Mine and Cathedral Round trip transportation, pick up in your lodging. Bilingual tour guide (English/Spanish) comfortable SUV or van. we give you all the guidance and accompaniment to enjoy your visit. Follow us on Facebook as Cesar Augusto Cruz Perlaza and instagram as @BogotaTravelExperience It is a group tour

This is undoubtedly one of the best combinations of tourist attractions near Bogotá; The day begins with a visit to the Guatavita Lagoon, famous for being the place where the Muiscas performed the ritual that gave rise to the legend of El Dorado; This place has an overwhelming beauty that can only be understood by visiting it. Then, we cross the savannah to reach the municipality of Zipaquirá; You will know the First Wonder of Colombia, the Salt Cathedral, one of those places that you do not want to miss when you come to Colombia. We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing for the hike up to the Guatavita lagoon, which includes 152 steps. Important information: *Since April 1st. you may have included a ROLO TICKET for FREE in Hop On Hop Off. *This tour begins and ends in Parque de la 93. *The arrival times of this tour depend on the traffic. *Seats are assigned in order of arrival *At the moment (2021+) Guatavita does not have guides in English, you can take the tour in Spanish.

This is the best way to get to know the historic center of Bogotá, we will travel in time from the beginnings of our indigenous ancestors through the colonization period to the present. This is a shared tour, it is a fun and informative tour full of fun facts about history, culture, gastronomy, architecture, places to visit, art and cultural offer. This Tour is part of a shared experience called "Free Walking Tour" and the value you just paid through Viator is the same suggested tip per person for the guide's work. This amount that you already paid in advance will go directly to your guide (minus the commission). In this way, at the end of the Tour, the guide will not ask you for any extra contribution. We hope you have fun and learn with us!

Visit the first wonder of Colombia, "The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira and the cradle of the Legend of El Dorado, the Sacred Lagoon of Guatavita" this is a full-day tour departing from your accommodation in Bogota. Explore the beauty of this unique subway cathedral; the story is told through an audio guide in the language of your choice. Upon arrival in Guatavita, enjoy a nature walk of approximately two hours to the Guatavita Lagoon. After a two-hour nature walk to the Guatavitá Lagoon, where the local guide will share with you the history of the Muiscas Indians and the legend of El Dorado. Meet the village of Guatavitá and the view of the reservoir of Tominé halfway through the tour tasting a typical regional or vegetarian lunch. At the end of the tour we return to your accommodation in Bogota.

This tour is unique, it shows you in a single tour the majesty of underground architecture, the magic and mysticism of our ancestral cultures around the Colombian capital, you will always do it in the company of one of our expert guides. The tour begins in the only cathedral built underground in the world, located up to 180 meters below the ground, it is an impressive mega structure where the ingenuity to build a mine of this magnitude is spectacularly combined with the artistic vision of the Christian Stations of the Cross and the construction of a religious temple that integrates a great work of sculpture and lighting. We will continue the tour traveling towards a hidden treasure among the native nature of the Bogotá savannah. At the highest point, in the middle of the mountains, is the sacred lagoon of Guatavita, the place where an ancient legend was born: El Dorado.

Visit the place that gave birth to the legend of El Dorado and take the most amazing photos in a house where everything is backwards! Located a short distance from Bogota, the lagoon is in a stunning natural setting surrounded by mountains and vegetation. On the way there, we are sure you will love the picturesque walk through the Andean mountains, where you can enjoy breathtaking views. There, according to legend, the Muiscas practiced ceremonies by throwing gold objects with precious stones into the lagoon of Guatavita. However, once the Spanish learned of the ritual, history went around the world and became the dream of many Europeans who came to the place in search of gold. Afterwards, we will also visit a popular attraction that will play with your mind: The Mad House. It is a sloping construction that, based on optical illusions, will provide you with a perfect moment of fun for your photos.

If you are looking for a tourist destination in Colombia that combines natural beauty, rich history and culture, Guatavita is the perfect place for you. The Guatavita Lagoon, an ancient sacred place of the Muisca culture, is an invaluable treasure that you cannot miss. In addition to being the source of inspiration for the legend of El Dorado, the lagoon is an impressive mirror of water surrounded by exuberant vegetation that will captivate your senses. In Guatavita, you can also enjoy its charming historic center, its cobbled streets and its delicious cuisine. Discover with us why Guatavita is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Colombia. You and your companions will have private transportation, income to all the places offered and so you will not have to worry about anything, we will do everything so that you live the best experience.

Escape the bustle of Bogotá and explore the legendary and sacred Guatavitá lagoon during a tour of two hours walking in the reserve listening to the history of the legend of the gold and the culture of the Muisca Indians by a local guide. Visit the town of Guatavita and enjoy its architecture and particular form of its houses of a single color. This tour in a private transport and with the ease of stopping at the places you want to take photos and seeing the landscape of Tomine Dam

If you come to Bogota, you like history and nature and want to relive the legend: ''El Dorado'' and many others of one of the most important indigenous cultures of our history, well in this experience we'll visit a Sacred place for the ''Muisca'' culture only two hours from Bogota, beautiful landscapes along the way and all the stories that keep alive one of our most important indigenous cultures. We offer a disconnection from the chaos of the city, have a time to breath the air of a peaceful, quiet, magic and full of stories to tell. You will have a comfortable, clean and spacious car only for you and your love ones and you know what? ''El tintico'' is on me.

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

This is undoubtedly one of the best combinations of tourist attractions near Bogotá; The day begins with a visit to the Guatavita Lagoon, famous for being the place where the Muiscas performed the ritual that gave rise to the legend of El Dorado; This place has an overwhelming beauty that can only be understood by visiting it. Then, we cross the savannah to reach the municipality of Zipaquirá; You will know the First Wonder of Colombia, the Salt Cathedral, one of those places that you do not want to miss when you come to Colombia. We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing for the hike up to the Guatavita lagoon, which includes steps. Important information: *This tour begins and ends in Parque de la 93. *The arrival times of this tour depend on the traffic. *Seats are assigned in order of arrival *The itinerary is developed regardless of weather conditions *At the moment (2021+) Guatavita does not have guides in English, you can take the tour in Spanish.

With this service you can count on a friendly and knowledgeable driver (non English speaker), who will pick you up at your hotel at the desired time and drive to the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon. Off course, you will also vist the Zipaquira and Guatavita town. This service is ideal for more independent travelers who do not necessarily require a tour guide.

If you have ever heard about “La Leyenda del Dorado”, on this tour you can make an expedition in search of the stories that make up this legend. You will visit the town of Guatavita, the religious capital of the Muiscas, town with white houses and colonial architecture will you take a time travel. In addition, you will be amazed by the indigenous stories that accompany the road that will take you to the top of the mountain where the sacred lagoon awaits for you, where it is said pre-Columbian gold was discovered.

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You can't miss it, get to know the most interesting places near Bogota in a single day, Guatavita Lagoon, Salt Cathedral, the first wonder of Colombia, La Calera, Tomine Reservoir, colonial town of Guatavita in a single day, you will be able to appreciate magical places, beautiful landscapes, you must be in moderate physical condition since we will walk for approximately 4 hours, in Lake Guatavita it is uphill we climb the mountain to 3100 meters at sea level and in Zipaquira in the mine it is downhill.

1 day tour outside Bogota, private transportation, this place is very famous for the legend of "dorado", very green mountains, we will visit different villages outside Bogota and in this way we will know more places on our tour

We offer a private tour, with transportation included, where you will visit two beautiful tourist sites, on the ancient route of the sun, the "sacred lagoon of Guatavita" and the "old town of Guatavita" (which includes the tour of the majestic reservoir that the town adjoins, the entrance to the town museum and a typical Colombian lunch accompanied by a beautiful view With our tour you will be able to delve into mythical places with a lot of history, combining the dynamism of a walk and the appreciation of beauty. landscapes, with proximity to the local culture in a Colombian town. We have transportation service in different parts of the city. Ticket prices, a meal, a drink and snacks are included. We offer quality service at a fair price.

Discover the beauty of Colombia’s Laguna de Guatavita on this half-day trip from Bogotá! Learn the history of the El Dorado legend, which originated at this sacred lake, learn how descendants from the Muisca people are reviving their ancestry and explore the scenic shores with an expert guide.

This plan is a perfect combination of mystical and unique experiences. We will begin the tour with a visit to the Guatavita Lagoon, a sacred site for the Muisca culture and the place that inspires the fantastic Legend of "El Dorado", you and your companions will enter a unique experience. Then, we will cross the “Sabana de Bogotá” and arrive at the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, which is known as the first wonder of Colombia due to -among other reasons- its impressive architecture completely carved out of salt. You can go through it and take the best photos and save unforgettable moments. This underground temple will give you an amazing experience when you visit the virtual reality theater, the reflecting pool and the largest underground cross in the world. In both towns we will take brief tours of its streets so that you can get to know its most emblematic places and learn about its history and other details of interest.