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Highlights

• Visit the Guatavita Lagoon, which was the main inspiration for the Dorado legend
• Sustaintable tours with details with local people
• Visit the town of Zipaquirá
• Local guides and experiences
• Historical, economical ans social issues

Description

In a single day, enjoy the indigenous spiritual cosmogony, Christian spirituality, the beauty of nature, and the grandeur of the architecture. At the end of your experience, you will be returned back to your point of origin. Our escapade initiates with a picturesque drive through La Calera; soak in the Andean mountains. Next, we journey to the colonial town of Guatavita, culminating with a respectful trek to the venerated Guatavita Lagoon—the mythical birthplace of El Dorado. This natural wonder is a testament to our pledge for protecting our ecological heritage and fostering responsible interaction with the history of the Muisca people. Next in the experience, we advance to Zipaquirá where you will feast on delicious, locally sourced lunch supporting the region's economy, great isn't it? The grand finale includes your preferred option: descend into the awe-inspiring underground halls of the Salt Cathedral— an engineering and spiritual marvel that is—(entry included in Full opcion), or, should you like it more the charm of the town streets. Choosing our efficient, collective transportation adds to Bogotá’s aims for enduring tourism reducing individual emissions, good for the planet. Unite with our international family for a day of shared history, scenic beauty, and conscious exploration, before returing to the capital, sounds good eh?

Includes

Guatavita and Zipaquirá visit Tour leader Guatavita entrance fees Salt Cathedral entrance fees (if option selected) Guide at Salt Cathedral Audio guide in Spanish and English during the tour Audio guide in Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese at the Salt Cathedral Roundtrip transportation from Bogota Insurance

Important Information

• Bring clothing for cold or rain and comfortable shoes.
• Medium physical level is required for the hike in Guatavita (not suitable for wheelchairs, cars or people with physical disabilities). Please note that the hike includes 152 stairs to reach a height of 3,100 meters above sea level.
• This tour begins and ends at Parque de la 93, the Candelaria stop is a benefit that we provide for those people who stay in the historic center.
• Arrival times for this tour depend on city traffic.
• Seats are assigned in order of arrival, if you have any special conditions or requirements, please notify before the tour.
• At the moment, the Guatavita lagoon does not have guides in English, you can take the tour in Spanish or with our host.
• This tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Transfers to and from the hotel are not included. Passengers are required to arrive at the designated meeting points.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund