Guatavita
About 1 hr 15 min by car from Bogotá
The round crater lake behind the El Dorado legend, where Muisca rulers offered gold.
Why locals go
Myth and mountain views.
Visiting Bogotá?
At 1 hr 15 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Bogotá for your flight home.
What to book
- Laguna de Guatavita guided hike
- Guatavita town
- Tominé reservoir sailing
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Lakeside cabin
- Sail the reservoir
With friends
- Guided lake hike
- Sailing on the Tominé reservoir
When to go
Year-round.