Laguna Guatavita: In Search of the Legend of El Dorado

We took a hiking tour – in Spanish – of the Laguna de Cacique Guatavita, which roughly translates to Guatavita Indian Chief Lake.

Located about 40 miles north of Bogotá, Lake Guatavita is a spectacular lake in the heart of the Colombian mountains. It’s also the birthplace of a legend of El Dorado, the mythical city of gold.

The hike was challenging, taking you over 10,000 feet, and the reward was a breathtaking vista. Es vale la pena!

Bring good hiking shoes and lots of water. You’ll need to get an official tour, which includes the bus from Bogota and a tour in Spanish, and often is paired with a tour of the Salt Cathedral (https://youtu.be/Xwtl5Qho9OM). If you’re over 60, the senior discount is significant.

Learn more:

INFO
MyColombia.com - https://visitmycolombia.com/es/visita-laguna-guatavita-la-leyenda-de-eldorado/
MAP - https://maps.app.goo.gl/r1HQF9vjHPjYBDU49

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