Departure Time: 8 am
We will start this Bogota day tour by heading to Lake Guatavita. The peaceful lake, located about 2 hours by car from Bogota, is in the form of a perfect circle and is the site of a centuries-old treasure hunt. At the lake you walk up to the rim of the crater from where you can see the extensive countryside of the Bogota Savannah and immerse in the mystic environment of the lake. After learning about the Muisca rituals and the Legend of El Dorado, we will head to Guatavita La Nueva.
Guatavita La Nueva lies only 15 minutes away from the Lake. During our visit there, we will learn more details about its history, legends and popular myths. You will also have some time to explore its beautiful cobble streets before heading to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira.
We will spend about 1.5 or 2 hours inside the Salt Cathedral. During our time in the cathedral, an expert guide will take you through the Stations of the Cross. At each station you will see a symbolic representation of events from Jesus' last journey before his crucifixion. At the end of this walk, we will come to the main dome and the three naves of the cathedral that are interconnected by a gigantic crack, which symbolises the birth and death of Christ. You will learn about Colombian culture, religion and architecture during this day tour. Once we finish our visit to the cathedral, we will head back to Bogota and drop you off at your hotel.
Finish Time: 5 pm