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Trip Planner:   South America  /  Colombia  /  Cundinamarca Department  /  Tierra Negra  /  Laguna de Guatavita

Laguna de Guatavita, Tierra Negra

4.6
#1 of 53 in Parks in Cundinamarca Department
Must see · Beach · Water Body
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Follow the trail of mythical El Dorado and you'll end up at Laguna de Guatavita. Legend has it that a Muisca tribal chief known as El Dorado--the Golden One--covered himself in golden dust and disappeared into the mysterious crater lake to fulfill an initiation rite. Over the centuries, the myth evolved until El Dorado came to represent a lost city allegedly hiding an abundance of treasures. While you're unlikely to find material riches on a visit to the site, you can enjoy splendid views of the circular lake and its surrounding area. To visit Laguna de Guatavita on your trip to Tierra Negra, use our Tierra Negra day trip website.
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Tours to Laguna de Guatavita

FROM £68 BOOK WITH VIATOR Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon from Bogota (Private Tour) Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon from Bogota (Private Tour)
4.8
Duration: 10 hours
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FROM £64 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Guatavita and Salt Cathedral - Daily and group tour Full-Day Guatavita and Salt Cathedral - Daily and group tour
4.4
Duration: 10 hours
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FROM £158 BOOK WITH VIATOR Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon Daytrip from Bogota Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon Daytrip from Bogota
4.5
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM £127 BOOK WITH VIATOR Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Village & Lake Guatavita Tour + Optional Lunch Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Village & Lake Guatavita Tour + Optional Lunch
4.9
Duration: 10 hours
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FROM £77 BOOK WITH VIATOR Village and Lake Guatavita Day Tour + Optional Lunch Village and Lake Guatavita Day Tour + Optional Lunch
4.8
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM £43 BOOK WITH VIATOR Rent a local friend in Bogota Rent a local friend in Bogota
5.0
Duration: 3 to 8 hours
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FROM £54 BOOK WITH VIATOR Guatavita Lake - the Legend of “El Dorado” Guatavita Lake - the Legend of “El Dorado”
5.0
Duration: 7 to 9 hours
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FROM £111 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private tour to Guatavita Lagoon and the legend of El Dorado Private tour to Guatavita Lagoon and the legend of El Dorado
4.7
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM £84 BOOK WITH VIATOR Lake Guatavita • Premium Private Tour Lake Guatavita • Premium Private Tour
5.0
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
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FROM £99 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour to the Guatavita Lagoon Private Tour to the Guatavita Lagoon
4.7
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
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FROM £116 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Trip to the Salt Cathedral & the Guatavita Lagoon Full-Day Trip to the Salt Cathedral & the Guatavita Lagoon
5.0
Duration: 12 to 13 minutes
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FROM £91 BOOK WITH VIATOR Guatavita Lake half day trip from Bogota Guatavita Lake half day trip from Bogota
5.0
Duration: 6 hours
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  • By 713tedr
    Two hours, all beautiful. We learned the medicinal benefits of dozens of plants and lots about the culture. 10,000 feet great views. We were so very impressed that young men with first aid skills... 
    Two hours, all beautiful. We learned the medicinal benefits of dozens of plants and lots about the culture. 10,000 feet great views. We were so very impressed that young men with first aid skills...  more »
  • By Stefan S
    We went on a morning tour with a guide. The park shows great potential in the first half and in the second part you get to see the fantastic lagoon. The tour is physically taxing but not... 
    We went on a morning tour with a guide. The park shows great potential in the first half and in the second part you get to see the fantastic lagoon. The tour is physically taxing but not...  more »
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  • By Laura Valentina
    This is a beautiful place to feel comfortable and relaxing, the ticket costs $13.500 Colombian pesos and this is a 2 hours tour through the mountain
  • By Joann Ospina
    Amazing experience. Either you're Colombian or not, you will enjoy it. Kudos to John, our guide in this experience. Ask for him to get a better understanding of the history of this amazing place
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