Embark on a private venture into the rich traditions of the Muisca communities in the Colombian Andes. Explore the Salt Cathedral and Sacred Indian Lake for a journey filled with history, legends, and breathtaking landscapes.
Embark on a private venture into the rich traditions of the Muisca communities in the Colombian Andes. Explore the Salt Cathedral and Sacred Indian Lake for a journey filled with history, legends, and breathtaking landscapes.
- Guatavita - A DAY FULL OF FANTASTIC STORIES, EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES, LEGENDS OF INDIANS AND SHAMANS, DEEP TUNNELS AND HIGH MOUNTAINS IN THE HEART OF THE ANDES! Here, you need a great guide, who explains the issues with clarity and knowledge and who answers your questions, because the destination has it all: history, anthropology, religion, indigenous cultures, geology, traditions and legends
- Guatavita - A DAY FULL OF FANTASTIC STORIES, EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES, LEGENDS OF INDIANS AND SHAMANS, DEEP TUNNELS AND HIGH MOUNTAINS IN THE HEART OF THE ANDES! Here, you need a great guide, who explains the issues with clarity and knowledge and who answers your questions, because the destination has it all: history, anthropology, religion, indigenous cultures, geology, traditions and legends
- Exclusive private car transportation
- Professional bilingual tourism guide (English/Spanish)
- Complimentary water bottle
- Travel insurance for peace of mind
- Enjoy a local coffee break
- Savor lunch at a typical restaurant
- Exclusive private car transportation
- Professional bilingual tourism guide (English/Spanish)
- Complimentary water bottle
- Travel insurance for peace of mind
- Enjoy a local coffee break
- Savor lunch at a typical restaurant
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Other expenses not specified
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Other expenses not specified
Zipaquirá and Guatavita are two complementary attractives, because both were the soul of the Muisca communities, that inhabited the high Andes in the center of Colombia.
By one side, the production of the salt, that was the most important product for them and became his territory into the most prosperous of the region. The salt was the most…
Zipaquirá and Guatavita are two complementary attractives, because both were the soul of the Muisca communities, that inhabited the high Andes in the center of Colombia.
By one side, the production of the salt, that was the most important product for them and became his territory into the most prosperous of the region. The salt was the most important product to interchanged by gold, that didn’t not exist in this territories.
On the other side, their religion. They adored the sun and used the gold to elaborate figures to be offered to their gods and get their favors. They believed the sun inhabited in the deps of the sacred lakes like Guatavita Lake, and used to go there to deposit their offerings.
This journey wanders through this two destinations in a tour plenty of clean air, high mountains, traditions, legends, deep tunels, history and fiction throughout the Colombian Andes.
- Casual clothing
- It is advisable to bring a warm jacket
- Sunscreen
- The ascent to the sacred lake should de done walking in a stone path and requires effort. The climb goes to 3100 meters over the sea level. This trip is not apt for elder or persons with health difficulties. The park guides may not allow to someone to walk the path.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this route is not recommended for people with walking disabilities or who use a wheelchair.
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. The schedule of the visit could be adjusted to the weather conditions.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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.
