Guatavita Lagoon tour
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The legend of El Dorado says that the Muisca ritual consisted of the chief of the tribe immersing himself in the lake covered with gold dust accompanied by his followers who threw jewelry and other gold objects into the water. The Spanish conquistadors, as well as many other people from all over the world, would go to the lake to search for treasure in this golden lake, sacred to the Muisca people.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Entrance fees
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
What's not
- The program does not include anything not specified
- Bottled water
- Food and drink
Itinerary
After pick-up at your hotel in Bogota, head north to this circular mountain lake, about an hour's drive from the city.
When you arrive, your expert guide will show you around and tell you about the rich history of the lake, which was believed to hide a treasure trove of gold from the indigenous Muisca tribe. You will also have the opportunity to purchase local handicrafts before being driven back to your hotel in Bogota.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting point given at time of booking
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- BM TOURS SA
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Bogotá
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 187 day trips we list in Bogotá.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Bogotá
Bogotá, Colombia's capital, sits high in the Andes at around 2,600 metres, with a colonial old quarter, a famed gold museum and a hilltop church.
La Candelaria, the old quarter, lies at the foot of the eastern hills, with streets of colonial houses, galleries and murals around Plaza de Bolívar and its cathedral. The Gold Museum holds thousands of pre-Hispanic gold objects, and the Botero Museum shows the plump figures of Fernando Botero, who gave the city his collection. Above town, a funicular and cable car rise to Monserrate, a white church at over 3,100 metres.
Top-ranked sights in Bogotá: Plaza de Bolivar, Botero Museum (Museo Botero), Gold Museum (Museo del Oro).
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