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Guatavita

An old gold legend hangs over Guatavita. White buildings line its quiet streets, with Tominé reservoir spread below. Nearby Laguna de Guatavita carries the story of El Dorado.

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Landmark4.7/5

Lake Guatavita

A circular lake sits in a mountain basin at this Muisca sacred site, tied to the El Dorado legend. The uphill trail pauses for stories before opening onto the water from above.

Culture4.4/5

Museo y Café Guatavita

Nestled in Guatavita, Cundinamarca, Museo y Café Guatavita offers a captivating blend of indigenous history and local culture, making it a must-visit for those eager to explore Colombia's rich heritage over a delightful cup of coffee.

Culture4.9/5

Monasterio San José De La Adoración

Nestled in the Colombian countryside, Monasterio San José De La Adoración is a tranquil retreat in Guatavita. Admire the stunning architecture, wander through the lush gardens, and take in the peaceful atmosphere. Don't miss the chance to enjoy a quiet moment of reflection in this hidden gem of Cundinamarca.

Eat$$$3.9/5

Restaurante Kajú - Guatavita

Shop$$$$4.8/5

La Cava Guatava

Nestled in the charming town of Guatavita, La Cava Guatava is a delightful escape where vibrant flavors meet cozy ambiance! Sip on artisanal drinks and nibble on mouthwatering local dishes while soaking in picturesque views of the Andes. Perfect for unwinding after a hike or exploring the famous lake, this spot is a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered!

Cafe$$4/5

Guatavita Gourmet Cafe

Nestled in the heart of Guatavita, Guatavita Gourmet Cafe offers a delightful fusion of local flavors and artisanal coffee, complemented by stunning views that make it a must-visit culinary gem in Cundinamarca.

Eat4.7/5

SANDUCHERIA DE COLOMBIA - GUATAVITA

Sandwich-focused restaurant in Guatavita, with panini, vegetarian options and cococoffee.

Eat$$$4.1/5

Los Monolitos Doble menu restaurante bar

This Guatavita restaurant serves Colombian home-style food.

Eat4.7/5

Panadería y Cafetería Dulce Boronas

Nestled in Tocancipá, Panadería y Cafetería Dulce Boronas is renowned for its delectable homemade pastries and aromatic coffee, creating a cozy atmosphere that draws locals and visitors alike for an unforgettable culinary experience.

Eat$$4.5/5

¡Epa Pues! Gourmet

This Guatavita restaurant serves local food, including trout. Tables look out over the countryside.

Stays

Stay$$$4.5/5

Refugio El Cacique - Glamping

Refugio El Cacique in Guatavita offers comfortable family rooms with private bathrooms. Each room features a patio, garden, or mountain view, ensuring a relaxing stay. Guests can enjoy a restaurant and bar, outdoor fireplace, and an outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a picnic area, sun terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. A continental breakfast with juice and fruits is served daily. The on-site barbecue grill provides a variety of meal options, complemented by a selection of wines and champagnes. The property offers walking tours and hiking opportunities, allowing guests to explore the surrounding area. Free on-site private parking is available for convenience. Located 56 km from El Dorado International Airport, Refugio El Cacique is highly rated for its scenic views, attentive staff, and comfortable beds.

Stay$$$$4.9/5

La Leopolda

Offering a garden and lake view, La Leopolda is set in Guatavita, 15 km from Jaime Duque Park and 39 km from Parque Deportivo 222. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 48 km from Unicentro Shopping Mall. The campground consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. The property offers garden views. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. El Dorado International Airport is 56 km away.

Stay5/5

Glampig la chucua

Nestled in the scenic hills of Guatavita, Cundinamarca, Glampig la Chucua offers a unique blend of luxury camping and breathtaking views, making it an unforgettable escape into Colombia's stunning natural beauty.

Stay4.7/5

Villa Santa Helena

Things To Do
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10 h

Private Tour Cathedral Sal Zipaquira and Laguna Guatavita

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.

$85.77

5/5

10 h

Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon Private Tour

Want to see two of Colombia’s most extraordinary sites in just one day? This private tour takes you to the world-famous Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and the legendary Guatavita Lagoon — a perfect mix of culture, history, and natural beauty. Travel in comfort with your own driver-guide, enjoy flexible timing, and skip the hassle of public transport. From Bogotá, head first to the Salt Cathedral, an awe-inspiring underground church carved entirely from salt. Then continue to Guatavita Lagoon, the sacred lake tied to the legend of El Dorado. Along the way, you’ll enjoy personalized service, local stories, and the freedom to explore at your own pace.

$264.06

5/5

Guatavita Lake - the Legend of “El Dorado”

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.

$87.00

5/5

7 h

Visit to Guatavita Private Tour from Bogotá (7 Hrs.)

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.

$289.00

5/5

7 h

Visit to Nemocón Salt Mines Private Tour from Bogotá (7 Hrs.)

Join this 7-hour tour and visit one of the most picturesque towns in Colombia located a few kilometers from Bogotá. The salt mines that surround this city will leave you amazed whilst walking their streets and observing colonial architecture that will blow your mind with its unique beauty and tranquility.

$329.00

5/5

12 h

Full day tour of 3 Magical places on the outskirts of Bogotá

We will visit the beautiful eastern mountain range with its wonderful landscapes. We will know the Colombian culture, you will use all your senses in this ancestral, architectural and gastronomic experience. Our tour is fun and with a lot of interesting information about the places to visit. The first stop will be at the Guatavita lagoon, located in the municipality of Sesquilé two hours from Bogotá, this is an ancestral lagoon of the Chibcha indigenous culture which is located in the Colombian Andes at a height of 3,100 meters above sea level. sea, and is famous for being the legend of dorado. Our second stop will be the salt cathedral in Zipaquirá, another municipality close to Bogotá, this cathedral is a masterpiece of engineering and a religious architectural monument; It will be an underground visit where we will descend 180 meters, immersed in some natural salt mines. We close our experience at the iconic restaurant of typical Colombian food Andrés Carne de res in Chía

$170.00

5/5

Private Salt Cathedral & Lake Guatavita Transfer from Bogota

Discover two of Colombia's most iconic destinations on a private transfer from Bogota. Visit the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira and Lake Guatavita in one day, with private transportation and flexible timing. Explore each destination at your own pace, without a group tour or fixed schedule.

$44.00

5/5

Private Salt Cathedral & Lake Guatavita Tour from Bogota, 11 hrs

Discover the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira and Lake Guatavita in one private day trip from Bogota. Explore Colombia’s First Wonder beneath the Andes, then visit the lake associated with the legend of El Dorado. With a private bilingual guide, admission tickets, and door-to-door transportation included, enjoy two major destinations without the hassle of arranging separate tours.

$69.00

5/5

Day Excursion to Guatavita sacred lagoon + Nemocon salt mine

Enjoy without any Rush! Small Group! 10 People MAX Let´s know Bogota surroundings ! 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

$171.43

5/5

10 h

Private Tour: Guatavita, Salt Cathedral & Local Cuisine

Discover the best of Bogotá’s savanna on a private tour that combines ancestral history, breathtaking landscapes, and sacred architecture. Start with a guided walk around the Guatavita Lagoon, where you’ll explore the legend of El Dorado from the Muisca worldview. Then head to Zipaquirá for a fusion-style lunch made with local ingredients, followed by a visit to the majestic Salt Cathedral—an underground masterpiece carved in rock. End the day with a stroll through Zipaquirá’s colonial town center. Includes a certified bilingual guide, full-availability private transportation, pre-booked tickets, and water on board. Coordinated by a registered travel agency to ensure a seamless, cultural, and comfortable experience.

$380.00

5/5

5 h

Guatavita Half-Day Private Tour (5 Hrs.)

Let’s explore the mysteries of this place where all the magic from the natives live. Join this tour and learn about The Legend of El Dorado which comes to life in Guatavita Lagoon, an ancient place that fascinates whoever visits it.

$199.00

5/5

7 h

Private Half-Day Trip to the Salt Mine of Nemocón Including Lunch from Bogotá

Go 60 meters under surface and experience what is to be a salt-miner. Discover the history of salt in the authentic salt mine of Nemocón with its impressive mirror of brine and the heart of Colombia.

$187.00

5/5

12 h

3 Amazing Destinations in Bogotá!!

We started the experience, picking up travelers at Unicentro, a very traditional shopping center in Bogotá. Our first destination is La Laguna De Guatavita, known worldwide for the legend of El Dorado. Later we will go to the first wonder of Colombia, the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, we will enter the mine, in a guided tour by highly trained professionals to provide all the information about this emblematic place. To end this great experience, we will celebrate with the best gastronomic experience in Bogotá, at the iconic Andrés Carne de Res restaurant, internationally recognized. The Guatavita Lagoon is one of the most culturally attractive and important places in the country, with a history plagued by legends and incredible events. The Salt Cathedral is an architectural jewel of modernity and Andres Carne de Res is the most emblematic restaurant in Colombia. Join us to live this Experience!

$160.00

5/5

9 h

Nemocón Salt Mine Full service: Guide, tickets and transfers

Travel from Bogotá with a professional guide through the rural landscapes of the savannah to the charming village of Nemocón, where an ancient salt mine reveals a hidden world underground. Descend 80 meters to explore its illuminated tunnels, observe the sparkles of salt crystals, and marvel at the “Espejo de Agua” (Water Mirror), an underground lake that seems to stop time. This mine, featured in the movie The 33, blends engineering, history, and natural wonder. Then continue to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, Colombia's spiritual jewel carved 180 meters underground. Walk through its 14 Stations of the Cross, admire the central dome, and experience how faith and rock merge into one monumental work. Amid mystical lights, salt sculptures, and echoing footsteps, you'll see why it's considered the First Wonder of Colombia. A journey into the heart of the earth that lifts the spirit, revealing the greatness of a country that shines from its roots.

$142.00

5/5

Full-Day Trip to the Salt Cathedral & the Guatavita Lagoon

Explore two of the most popular tourist attractions around Bogota on this full-day tour with a savvy guide that lets you on their fascinating history. Discover why the Salt Cathedral is known as the Jewel of Modern Architecture. Delight in its enthralling history as you hear in-depth commentary on the site details, and enjoy some attractions within the Cathedral. By the way, it is the First Wonder in Colombia. Hike your way up to reach the Guatavita Lake, where the El Dorado Legend was—probably—born. Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Andean mountain range and the Colonial architecture of Guatavita town.

$153.43

5/5

Private Tour: Zipaquirá + Guatavita

Visita en un día dos de los sitios mas turísticos de la región, acompáñanos a conocer lugares sagrados y ancestrales donde la historia y la belleza natural se mezclan haciendo de tu viaje una experiencia fascinante.

$232.00

5/5

5 h

Private half day tour to Nemocon Salt Cathedral and village

Take a private tour to visit Colombia´s salt capital any day of the week with bilingual private guide. Nemocon and its colonial heritage will captivate your senses as you walk around phenomenal architectural sceneries meeting friendly locals baking tasty treats. But just wait until you get to the salt mine, where you will be able to learn the salt production process employed since pre-hispanic ages as you explore around 1,600 meters of tunnels and chambers with particular light effects that will most probably amaze you.

$175.00

5/5

10 h

Lagoon of Guatavita and Casa Loca Full Day Group Tour

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.

$80.00

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Bogota: Laguna de Guatavita, the Legend of the Golden.

Our participants will visit the beautiful Guatavita Lagoon located 2 hours from Bogotá, known for the legend of El Dorado through a 2-hour guided tour in the park where it is located, making this tour a unique experience, not only because it gives you the opportunity to discover the diversity of fauna and flora of the Andean forest, but also because you will be able to know and learn about the true meaning of this place within the culture of the indigenous people who inhabited these lands (the Muiscas). Once this tour is finished, we will head to the town of Guatavita to have lunch and take a short walk through the town of Guatavita where the Tominé reservoir is located before returning to Bogotá. If you are looking for exclusivity, do not hesitate to book with us, we offer you two alternatives: 1. SHARED TOUR with meeting point in the historic center 2. PRIVATE TOUR with pick up and drop off We will wait for you !!

$130.00

5/5

7 h

Live a magical experience at the salt mine in Nemocón and the Guatavita Lagoon.

Escape the bustle of Bogotá and explore the legendary and sacred Guatavita Lake during a two-hour tour through the ecological reserve listening to the history of the legend of "El Dorado" and the culture of the Muisca indigenous community accompanied by local guides. Also, visit the town of Guatavita and enjoy its architecture. Then let’s live like a real miner at the Nemocon Salt mines and let yourself be amazed by its beautiful underground landscapes