Visit Guatavita
- Art & Culture
- Museums
- Mountain
Guatavita: How to get there?
1hr 30mins by bus from Bogota
Guatavita: When to go?
From June to September and December to February
Guatavita: For how long?
1 to 2 days
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Guatavita Vacations
1 review
At 3hrs 30mins north of Bogota, the white town of Guatavita is a great place for a long weekend. It's also where you'll find the Guatavita Lagoon, the origin of the El Dorado legend and myths surrounding the Muiscas and Chibchas people.
Guatavita: What to see in the surroundings?
What our travelers think about their stay
At 3hrs 30mins north of Bogota, the white town of Guatavita is a great place for a long weekend. It's also where you'll find the Guatavita Lagoon, the origin of the El Dorado legend and myths surrounding the Muiscas and Chibchas people.
My suggestion
Try camping in the valleys - the locals will enjoy showing you the best, natural places to pitch your tent. If you climb up to the top of the colosseum, you'll get some superb views. Be warned that it can get chilly at night.
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