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Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lake: Explore Muisca Culture, Colombian Wonders, and Local Cuisine
4.9
66 Ratings
Bogotá
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Colombia with a visit to the Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lake. Explore the Muisca culture, indulge in local cuisine, and marvel at the stunning landscapes and architecture of the Cundinamarca region.
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Colombia with a visit to the Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lake. Explore the Muisca culture, indulge in local cuisine, and marvel at the stunning landscapes and architecture of the Cundinamarca region.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Guatavita - We are going to stop for breakfast and also walk in one of the most beautiful towns in the Cundinamarca region. the white and magical town of Guatavita.
- Laguna de Guatavita - We will make the tour in the sacred Muisca territory of the Guatavita lagoon, with a local native guide who will share with us the pre-Columbian history and…
- Guatavita - We are going to stop for breakfast and also walk in one of the most beautiful towns in the Cundinamarca region. the white and magical town of Guatavita.
- Laguna de Guatavita - We will make the tour in the sacred Muisca territory of the Guatavita lagoon, with a local native guide who will share with us the pre-Columbian history and the indigenous cosmovision of the center of the Andes; We will visit the sacred lagoon of Guatavita.
- Plaza Sesquile - We will pass through the colonial town of Sesquile and take photos of the beautiful main square and continue to the first Colombian wonder in the town of Zipaquira.
- Zipaquira - We are going to have lunch in one of the most traditional restaurants in the city of Zipaquira; Then we will visit the viewpoint of the Virgin and the colonial town to reach the wonderful statue of the last Zipa Muisca Tisquesusa right in front of the Zipaquira train station and from there we go directly to the Salt Cathedral.
- Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira - We are going to enjoy a tour of the first wonder of Colombia, the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira; We will discover all the magical corners of the mine and we will know its history and secrets.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Private tour guide all the way
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Private tour guide all the way
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Everything that is not included
- Everything that is not included
Additional Information
We are set to experience an ideal blend of the pre-Columbian era, encompassing the ancestral history of the elder brothers - the Muiscas, at the divine lagoon of Guatavita and Colombia’s first wonder - the Salt Cathedral. This journey connects diverse aspects of culture including indigenous, colonial, and republican. We would be exploring the ancient…
We are set to experience an ideal blend of the pre-Columbian era, encompassing the ancestral history of the elder brothers - the Muiscas, at the divine lagoon of Guatavita and Colombia’s first wonder - the Salt Cathedral. This journey connects diverse aspects of culture including indigenous, colonial, and republican. We would be exploring the ancient territory’s world and cosmovision right up to the current times. Also, a gastronomical delight awaits us with traditional breakfasts, lunch and few treats on the way. Our visit will extend to towns in the Cundinamarca region where we can appreciate the encompassing nature, stunning landscapes, and architectural marvels from different eras. It’s a tour filled with history and culture.
Location
The Cranky Croc Hostel
Calle 12d
We will meet at... The Cranky Croc Hostel Cl. 12d #3-56, Bogotá, Colombia
***Once you arrive inside of the hostel, go to the reception desk and say that you are here for the tour.***
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(66 Ratings)
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Q5610badavep
Feb 14, 2025
Guatavita and the salt mines with Diego - We took a group of six, four adults and two kids, on this tour of Guatavita, and the salt mines of Columbia. Transportation was made extremely easy by a vehicle, large enough to hold us all and a fantastic driver, Edisson. Our guide for the day was Diego. He is extremely enthusiastic about the history and culture of Columbia and made certain that we were comfortable the entire time. We went on several tours in Columbia, and he was by far the best guide that we encountered. if you were considering venturing away from Bogota. This is a must do.
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S6410imfrancescad
Jan 11, 2025
Amazing experience - Fantastic experience with Diego!! The best tour guide ever. He was attentive to me and my spouse the entire way. He holds so much knowledge about the history of these sites as well as Colombia’s rich biodiversity. I learned so much! I got a little sick on our way to the top - felt like a heat stroke - and Diego made sure I got all the rest (and tea) necessary before continuing the adventure. And then Guillermo (the driver) was such a fun time too! Thank you so much Diego and Guillermo aka Toreto!
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Excursion05349120462
Jan 11, 2025
The most memorable excursion - I have so many amazing things I want to say but I fear it’ll make this review too long. First off, this experience was already so amazing because of the history behind these wonders but what really made this experience a MILLION times better was our tour guide, Diego, and our driver, Guillermo (Torreto). Diego is SO knowledgeable and passionate of Colombia in general. The way he story tells about the legends of the indigenous group felt like I was there. Besides that, my wife ran into some sun and altitude sickness but Diego’s top priority was always her health. Many times tour guides will rush you but he took so much care for the two of us. Genuinely felt like I was hanging out with friends. You can’t go to Bogota without this tour and hopefully (cross your fingers) you get Diego and Torreto as your awesome duo! ❤️🔥
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Hughsl4862vy
Jan 9, 2025
Highly recommend Diego - Diego was a fantastic guide ! Both the lagoon and salt cathedral are great experiences, would highly recommend. Diego was very knowledgeable and funny and we were well fed throughout the day.
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D3510jierinb
Jan 6, 2025
Beautiful places with a great guide - Diego was great. He explained everything in the cathedral and knew the best places to see the lagoon. All the food that we tried was so good, there was so much food I didn’t even need dinner.
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Natgarciau
Dec 28, 2024
a real adventure - AMAZING!!! it's worth a lot, it's a bit heavy but it's totally worth it!!! Our Guide was Diego and our driver Wilson, amazing people who made our day an adventure. The attractions are super nice, Guatavita is a divine natural paradise and the salt cathedral is a must in Colombia.A plus is that the food they offer is delicious, coarse and representative of Colombian gastronomy. Recommended!!
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Smp1212
Dec 21, 2024
Don't miss this tour - Just had an amazing tour of Laguna Guatavita and the salt cathedral with True Colombian Experience. Diego was an excellent guide and his insights into their history and significance added depth to our visit. Especially want to thank him for pacing the climb up to Lake Guatavita and suggesting stops that had very few other groups to get good pictures. We enjoyed stunning views, peaceful ambiance, and captivating stories. The tour included breakfast, lunch and a snack - we tasted a lot of authentic Colombian delicacies and drinks with Diego providing added context in the differences in cuisine between regions - if anything, it was too much food for us.
Highly recommend this tour.
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Declant753
Dec 13, 2024
Bogota Tour to Salt Cathedral and Guatavita lake! - This tour is amazing! You get to see two of the biggest attractions in Bogota in one day, you try loads of local food and drinks and the guide goes out of their way to show you as many local experiences as possible. My guide (Diego) was amazing, his English is fantastic, he is super friendly and he went above and beyond to make my trip as good as he could make it, he is very knowledgeable and is happy to answer loads of questions about anything in Colombia. Can definitely recommend this tour!
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Daniel
Dec 13, 2024
Duality of experience - Excellent experience. The best thing was the quality of person who gave the guide service. Highly recommended for groups and solo people.
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Teresatc6100ak
Dec 13, 2024
Brilliant day! - Brilliant day. We were two people and were joined by one other person. Our guide, Diego, was fantastic - as well as being very knowledgeable, he and our driver, Guillermo, were very kind and considerate. Everything was conducted in both Spanish and English. The food stops were fantastic. Would definitely recommend!
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