Some years ago the whole village was moved to the current place in order to increase the lake which serves Bogota. It is easy to get here, either through the route north of Bogota (one and half hour or so from Bogota) or going through La Calera. In Guatavita you will find many small shops of handicrafts of the different... More

A mere 1 1/2 hrs outside Bogota, Lake Guatavita is a definite must for anyone with even a fleeting interest in Latin American history. It is the birthplace of El Dorado. The lake was once the location of a Muisca ritual which involved taking a priest or cacique out into the lake on a raft and offering golden treasures to... More

Being a national atraction, would be nicer if they pave the road. the distance is not properly indicated. More

The journey will take about 2 hours from Bogotá, and that's not included the walk (precisely: climb) which take about 45 min. Make sure you wear a hiking shoes, it can be very slippery in rainy season and the road sometimes can be very steep too. The trail is well-maintained. The only thing you should remember is walk in your... More

Very nice view, peaceful sorroundings. Very far away from bogota but worth the trip. More

Bogotravel tours and their driver Victor and guide Fernando Morales took us from Bogota to Guatavita. The guide from park (CAR) is also very good presenting the information both in Spanish and English. The farmland with potatoes, strawberries is beautiful to see and also the further out Andes. More

Great clim... definately need tennis shoes for it ... dont forget your bottle watter and a lite jacket More

Beauuuutiful place!!!! great story, too much green, great view, I love it! More

This a place that you can visit if you enjoy the nature, walk, camping. More