Indigenous economy activities, religious, art, and other determined the settlement of the Spanish and the foundation of Bogotá. In this tour you will understand the relation between the nature, the salt, the Dorado Legend, the Salt Cathedral, Gold Museum, the gold, the cooper and the Bogota population.
Since we met, I began to explain some general details about Bogotá, then when we leave the city I will speak about the valley around the city, I will provide information about the original indigenous habitants called “ Muiscas” , their customs, some of their words and how all this heritage is included now in our society and in our food.
We will meet a guide of the lake that speaks about the native culture and will explain why is so popular the Dorado Legend?, we will discuss the meaning of this ceremony. We will feel the mystic of the place, its energy and the relationship between nature and this space.
In Guatavita town we will enjoy architecture, food, deserts and also handicrafts shopping.
In Zipaquira I will speak some details of the Salt Cathedral and I will conduct the traveler to the underground Cathedral, this construction is unique because of its magnificence, the content of every sculpture, the representation of the way to the cross and the cross.
Posted By : gabiiuspa
I actually went more than 2 years ago and it was one of the best trips I took in Colombia. It's totally worth it, it's beautiful, incredible and the history and culture is surreal.
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Posted On : 2023-10-07 16:49:04 
Posted By : GreggBoston
High recommend this tour. We took this tour as part of an all day trip to visit the sacred lake and salt cathedral. Both trips were amazing. The cathedral is a very large catholic cathedral built by salt miners and designed by an architect who won the design contest.
There are beautiful carvings in salt and sandstone reflecting the 14 stations of the cross. These were amazing, but the significance was lost on me.
The central cathedral is large and contains beautiful art leveraging the natural beauty of the salt mine. There is a video display area that was very striking. The acoustics of the cathedral were well thought out and it would have been lovely to hear the choir. A tape of the choir showed off the well designed acoustics.
Our guide was amazing and understood all the history of the cathedral, it’s construction, and the motivations.
The cathedral is amazing and large with lots of sections that were related to Christ’s crucifixion (meaningless to me). The audio guide focused on the journey of Christ and spent almost no time on the architecture or design. While the cathedral is worth the trip, the audio guide was too religious and a waste of time. As our guide suggested, we skipped over the religious parts.
There is an amazing commercial area at the end to buy local art and souvenirs and coffee. We bought a magnet, but after all the religious discussion of the tour, we really weren’t up for shopping.
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Posted On : 2023-09-04 12:35:35
Posted By : Karen_E
This full day trip hits all the best spots and Javier was the best tour guide ever! Javier was friendly, knowledgeable, and prepared. He knows all the tips and tricks when visiting the spots and treats you to authentic snacks along the way. The pick up and drop off at the hotel was super convenient as well! We loved this tour and highly recommend booking it again!!
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Posted On : 2023-06-25 09:30:57 
Posted By : Voyage51350889174
Had a great day trip with Javier. 10x better than a large organized tour. We got a personal experience and Javier provided us with a lot of history and good information. Best part of the trip was getting to know Javier and seeing a whole new side of Colombia. Beautiful places, all worth the long day. Javier even helped us with our Spanish!
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Posted On : 2023-01-17 09:42:52
Posted By : Susan_R
This trip far surpassed my expectations. The tour leader, Javier, created a very nice mood for the trip, with informative explanations along the drive. He was good at going with the flow, modifying plans to accommodate individual travelers. He's friendly and kind, a very good driver, even in challenging conditions. I didn't expect to learn so much, or to feel so connected to the other travelers. Everything was stellar---Javier's guidance, the food, the guides, the scenery, the timing (even though we ran late because of a flooded road), the conversation. I feel so lucky that I signed up for this tour. I would totally recommend Javier for anything!!!
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Posted On : 2022-11-22 08:51:06
Posted By : PumpkinG853
Very worth & high recommended day tour, if I can give six stars, I will give six.
Small groups, so more freedom and flexibility. The places we travel are also very interesting.
A very fulfilling and pleasant day, with our Tour Guide, Javier, and other group members.
Javier is very helpful, especially with my booking issue, patience and talkative gentleman.
非常值得＆推薦的行程，如果可以給六星，我會給六星。
小團體，所以比較自由，彈性。行程去的地方亦非常好玩。
和我們的導遊 Javier 以及其他團友過了非常充實愉快的一天。 Javier 非常幫忙, 尤其在我預訂上有問題的時候. 人隨和, 健談與友善。
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Posted On : 2022-11-20 19:52:21
Posted By : V531UByasminf
I had a such a great time in this tour. My guide Javier Yhama was patient; knowledge; and has a great personality! We had a small group and I felt like I was on a road trip with friend. The hike to the lake was scenic and peaceful. The energy was amazing. The salt cathedral was a grand display of mining and worship at the same time. We got there juts in time to see the colorful procession. Wonderful and full day 👏🏾👏🏾. I highly recommend this tour
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Posted On : 2022-10-30 21:42:25
Posted By : jjj8115
Javier was fantastic! I felt like I got such a localized experience that I wouldn’t have gotten with a bigger group or big tour company. He knew the best food stands to stop at and was very knowledgeable about the area and attractions. I had a wonderful time and would 10/10 recommend!
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Posted On : 2022-10-01 20:18:29
Posted By : 608megk
I dont know where to start. I originally chose this tour over others because it was described so well, and I was not disappointed and don't think I will ever forget the hospitality that Javier provided on our tour. Not only did we get to experience the sites, but we also able of really experiencing Colombia in a heartfelt way. Excellent translations, planning, and company. All the little stops and tidbits of information was really capturing. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
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Posted On : 2022-06-12 21:26:12
Posted By : monishab107
We had an amazing day on this tour! The day was well planned and organized, starting with a stop in Guatavita town, then Lake Guatavita, then a traditional Colombian lunch, and the Salt Cathedral. Javier was a fantastic guide--he was very friendly, knowledgeable about the history and Bogota, and prepared. He even provided some snacks, water, and tea. His English was excellent, which was very helpful to us as we did not know any Spanish. The hotel pickup provided was very convenient, and Javier was a great and safe driver. We would recommend this tour to anyone hoping to see Lake Guatavita and/or the Salt Cathedral!
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Posted On : 2022-06-12 00:17:37
