🏨 Guatavita Lagoon half day trip from Bogota Activity

Guatavita Lagoon half day trip from Bogota

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 6 hours

Departs: Bogota, Bogota

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

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.

What's Included

Guatavita Natural Reserve ticket.

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Lunch

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 1
CHILD: Age: 2 - 12
ADULT: Age: 13 - 99

Additional Info

Face masks required for guides in public areas
Guatavita lake is closed on Mondays or Tuesdays if Monday is a bank holiday
Hiking shoes are necessary for this activity
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

A medium-high amount of walking is involved; you must be of average fitness and able to keep up with the rest of the group
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Maximum altitude of this hike is 3000 MASL.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Laguna de Guatavita

Visit the place that gave birth to the famous legend of “El Dorado”, and step into a journey full of fantasy, history, mysticism, and landscapes. On this tour, you will travel North to the village of Guatavita, and to the impressive emerald lake of Guatavita.

After being picked up at your place of stay, you will be taken to walk the cobblestone streets of the white-housed village of Guatavita. You will learn about the unusual history of this town and wander through its alleys and handicraft stores. Afterward, you will be driven along potato crop fields and farmers' houses up to the highest point in which the sacred lake lies hidden among mountains.

Inside this natural reserve dotted by lush and humid forest vegetation, you can feel the mystical energy that made this lake a sacred place for the Muiscas. Inside this natural reserve, you will learn about the connection that the ancient Muiscas had with nature. Moreover, you will understand the symbolism behind the gold offerings that awoke the gold rush of Spanish treasure hunters.

On your way back, you will have a spectacular view of the Tominé Dam valley, and “Cerro de las Tres Viejas”. Finally, you will have a stop at the small town of La Calera, where you will taste the splendid cheese and yellow corn “arepas” that attract many visitors.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Guatavita

Visit the place that gave birth to the famous legend of “El Dorado”, and step into a journey full of fantasy, history, mysticism, and landscapes. On this tour, you will travel North to the village of Guatavita, and to the impressive emerald lake of Guatavita.
After being picked up at your place of stay, you will be taken to walk the cobblestone streets of the white-housed village of Guatavita. You will learn about the unusual history of this town and wander through its alleys and handicraft stores. Afterward, you will be driven along potato crop fields and farmers' houses up to the highest point in which the sacred lake lies hidden among mountains.
Inside this natural reserve dotted by lush and humid forest vegetation, you can feel the mystical energy that made this lake a sacred place for the Muiscas. Inside this natural reserve, you will learn about the connection that the ancient Muiscas had with nature. Moreover, you will understand the symbolism behind the gold offerings that awoke the gold rush of Spanish treasure hunters.
On your way back, you will have a spectacular view of the Tominé Dam valley, and “Cerro de las Tres Viejas”. Finally, you will have a stop at the small town of La Calera, where you will taste the splendid cheese and yellow corn “arepas” that attract many visitors.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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