Things to do in Guatavita, Cundinamarca Department: The Best Day Trips from

Discover the beauty of Colombia’s Laguna de Guatavita (Lake Guatavita) on this half-day trip from Bogotá! Learn the history of the El Dorado legend, which originated at this once-sacred lake, and explore the scenic shores with an expert guide.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide, Guatavita Natural Reserve ticket.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Join this tour and learn about The Legend of El Dorado which comes to life at Guatavita Lagoon, an ancient place that fascinates whoever visits it. Let’s explore the mysteries of this place where all the magic from the natives is encapsulated. This 7-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off transportation from your hotel.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Lake Guatavita and Salt Cathedral preserve the history and traditions of our region. This full day tour is the best way to enjoy the surroundings of Bogota! By visiting the Salt Cathedral, you will learn about the history, the engineering, and development of different industries around Salt, in addition to the Christian Devotion of the Miners for the saints who took care of their lives. On the other hand, by visiting Lake Guatavita you will learn about the culture of the Colombian Indigenous Tribes, the diversity of the High Andean Forest, and the history of the Spanish Expedition in the search of El Dorado during the 16th century. Enjoy your visits to Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita with this Private Tour that includes round trip transportation from your Hotel or Airbnb in a comfortable and safe vehicle, tickets, private guides, and visits to Zipaquira and Guatavita Towns. Please keep in mind that Lake Guatavita is closed on Mondays or Tuesdays after a Monday Bank Holiday.

Inclusions: Transport by premium private vehicle, Round trip private transfer from Hotel / Airbnb, Professional guide, who is a worker from the Salt Cathedral, Professional guide, who is a Forest Ranger of the National Park Lake Guatavita, Private Tour, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Lake Guatavita is the sacred sanctuary of the Muisca Indigenous Tribe, this is the place where the enthronement ceremony of the New Cacique (Chieftain) took place. In this tour you will learn about the culture of the Colombian Indigenous Tribes, the diversity of the High Andean Forest, and the history of the Spanish Expedition in the search of El Dorado during the 16th century. Enjoy your visit to Lake Guatavita with this Private Tour that includes round trip transportation from your Hotel or Airbnb in a comfortable and safe vehicle, tickets, guide of a National Park Ranger, and a visit to the Guatavita Town. Please keep in mind that Lake Guatavita is closed on Mondays or Tuesdays after a Monday Bank Holiday.

Inclusions: Transport by premium private vehicle, Round trip private transfer from Hotel / Airbnb, Professional guide, who is a Forest Ranger, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

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.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Colombian typical products, Entrance to the Guatavita Lake, Entrance to the Salt Cathedral and audioguide only for this attraction, During the tour I lend binoculars and raincoat

Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Soda/Pop

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.

Inclusions: Private transportation, During the tour I lend binoculars and raincoats, Entrance to the Guatavita Lake, Entrance to the Salt Cathedral, Audioguide included only for this attraction, Colombian candies of different regions like Santander, Boyacá., Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Soda/Pop

Have you heard about El Dorado? Without a guided tour of Lake Guatavita, you might miss out on some of the history and legends that make the area so much more than a beautiful destination. So, leave the city for a while and join us and our expert guide on this day trip to explore New Guatavita town and learn why the old town was flooded and rebuilt in this beautiful hike to Lake Guatavita. Enjoy fresh, natural and stunning landscapes. • A full day trip away from the city rush • Guided tour of the Lake Guatavita • Retelling of local legends and ancestral myths such as El Dorado • Visit the town of New Guatavita • A traditional lunch in town (you can choose it to be included)

Inclusions: Gran Colombia Tours Guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Entry to Lake Guatavita, Lunch (Optional), All-risk insurance

Exclusions: Extra purchases, Breakfast

Join this 9-hour tour departing from Bogotá and visit The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá with lunch and another attraction like Nemocón, Guatavita or Small Towns around Bogotá.

Inclusions: Bilingual guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

On the outskirts of Bogotá, there are two beautiful old towns that are worth visiting: Zipaquira and Guatavita. Come with us and explore its treasures with this two-in-one day trip. First, explore the halls of the Salt Cathedral, the only underground catholic church in the world. Then, venture into Guatavita’s natural park to learn about its cultural significance, as well as the legend of El Dorado. Live a day of contrasts. Choose an option with lunch included and live a day of contrasts. • A full-day adventure outside Bogota city • A guided tour at the salt mine and the lake • A history lesson on indigenous cultures and its transition to Catholicism through salt • Retelling of local legends, ancestral myths and indigenous folklore • A tour around Zipaquira and Guatavita villages

Inclusions: Gran Colombia Tours Guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Entry to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, Lunch (Optional), Entry to Lake Guatavita, All-risk insurance

Exclusions: Extra purchases, Breakfast

A staff member from the company will pick you up at the hotel to embark on a trip to the past. The tour will take you through the north of Bogota along the Sabana to the old Muisca town of Sesquile (that means 'hot water' in the Chibcha language). From here, we go to the Lake el Cacique Guatavita. Back in pre-hispanic times, the cacique used to perform a ceremony where he would cover his body with gold dust and immerse himself into the lake, while people threw metalwork figures as sign of worship and gratitude to the gods, particularly to the sun. The tour continues to “Guatavita La Nueva”, the new village that replaced the old one that was flooded to build the reservoir of Tomine during the second half of the twentieth century. Lunch included. At the end of the tour return to the hotel.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Typical Lunch, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses