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The Lagoon of Guatavitá
Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon from Bogota (Private Tour)
plaza principal en Zipaquirá
Zipaquira cathedral of salt
Minero en Zipaquirá

Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon from Bogota (Private Tour)

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Overview

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 storey 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.

Activity location

  • Laguna de Guatavita
    • Km 15, Via Guatavita-Sesquile
    • Tierra Negra, Colombia, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Laguna de Guatavita
    • Km 15, Via Guatavita-Sesquile
    • Tierra Negra, Colombia, Colombia

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate tour (if option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAudioguide in the Salt Cathedral
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish guide on ride (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Hike on a natural path, good shoes recommended.
  • Se proporciona kit de bioseguridad con mascaras y gel anti bacterial.

Activity itinerary

Laguna de Guatavita
  • 4h
The lagoon is part of a protected natural area. The tour is done through trails where you ascend and where a native guide tells the history of the Muiscas and the legend of El Dorado. The tour takes approximately 75 minutes, upon arrival you can see the beautiful lagoon.
Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá has been declared the First Wonder of Colombia and is considered one of the most remarkable architectural and artistic constructions in Colombia. There you will find a monumental work born from the faith of the miners of that region, whose tour surprises at every step.
Plaza de la Independecia
  • 1h
Enjoy an interesting colonial tour, visiting the main squares of Zipaquira and learning about its architecture and history.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESLaguna de Guatavita
    • Km 15, Via Guatavita-Sesquile
    • Tierra Negra, Colombia, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELaguna de Guatavita
    • Km 15, Via Guatavita-Sesquile
    • Tierra Negra, Colombia, Colombia

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