Explore the legendary Guatavita Lake and take a guided tour with a park guide. Explore the village of Guatavite before heading to Nemocón to experience life like a real miner at the Nemocón salt mines.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 7 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
- Pickup included
- Pickup from your hotel in Bogotà.
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Discover the architectural profile of the Nemocón salt mine
- Escape the bustle of Bogotà for the peace and quiet of nature
- Admire the almost perfectly-round Lake Guatavita
Full description
Combine nature with industry on this 7-hour guided excursion from Bogotà to visit Lake Guatavita and the salt mine of Nemocón. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with this relaxing small-group tour of up to 11 people.
After pickup at around 8:00 AM at your hotel, start the 2-hour drive through the savanna towards Lake Guatavita, a lagoon that is part of a protected natural area. Likely formed by the impact of a crater, the lake is almost perfectly circular. A native park guide will join the group for a 75-minute tour, during which he’ll explain the culture of the Muisca Indians, the legend of El Dorado, and the biological importance of the lagoon. During the tour, you’ll also take a half hour walk along a path at the edge of the crater to admire different views of the lagoon.
Next, visit the town of Guatavita to explore its architecture and environment. Enjoy a lunch typical of the region before heading out for Nemocón. On the way there, see the beautiful Tominé reservoir, a 9-kilometer-long body of water. When you arrive at Nemocón, you’ll experience what it’s like to be a salt miner: walk 60 meters below the surface of the Earth into an authentic salt mine and discover the history of the Colombian salt industry.
Includes
- Transportation
- Bilingual guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Tips (optional)
- Drinks
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with claustrophobia
- People with heart problems
- Wheelchair users
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothes
Not allowed
- Sandals or flip flops
Know before you go
- You will climb up to 3,100 meters above sea level.