It is a one-day tour that connects Bogotá with three indispensable destinations: the Guatavita Lagoon, the Archaeological Museum and the Sal Mina of Zipaquirá, ending with a gastronomic experience in Usaquén.
This emblematic route, which links Colombia's most important city with its region, consists of a one-day tour that connects Bogotá with three emblematic destinations: the Guatavita Lagoon, the Archaeological Museum of Zipaquirá and Zipaquirá Salt Mine. The experience ends in the gastronomic area of Usaquén.
The tour begins on the TransMilenio portal of 170 Street, with ground transportation, specialized guides and logistical accompaniment. It is materialized through local tourist operators that offer private transport, bilingual guides, tickets to attractions and travel insurance.
In addition to its landscape and architectural appeal, the route connects with the Muisca cosmovue, which gave the Guatavita Lagoon a sacred character as a place of offerings and ceremonies in honor of the sun, the moon and the gods of the water. This ancient symbolism, linked to the legend of El Dorado, intertwined with the colonial and republican legacy present in Zipaquirá and the imposing Mina de Sal, where the extraction and use of mineral have been essential to local communities since pre-Hispanic times.
The final destination is Usaquén, today a renowned gastronomic area that reflects the way in which Bogotá integrates tradition and innovation, consolidating the route not only as a tourist experience, but as a journey that honors the indigenous roots, historical memory and cultural identity of the country's capital.
Zone: La Candelaria and Historical Center
"Modality: On foot.
🗺️ Discover the route
The Guatavita Lagoon
- Address: Vereda Tierra Negra - Shesilé.
- Description: Just two hours from Bogotá, this sacred lagoon is the mythical stage of the legend of The Golden One. Here, the muisches held ceremonies in which the Zipa, covered in gold, offered treasures to the gods of the water. Today, the visitor can walk ecological paths surrounded by Andean flora, observe unique birds and reach viewpoints that allow to appreciate the beauty of the landscape. It is a place where nature and spirituality are founded, offering an experience that connects with the ancient history of Colombia
- Zipaquirá Archaeological Museum
- Address: Villaveces Park, 1 # 6-21 Street, Zipaquirá.
- Description: Located in Parque Ignacio Villaveces, this museum is a cultural treasure that conserves more than a thousand pieces of ceramics, metal and stone from the main pre-Hispanic cultures. Their exhibitions show how indigenous peoples in the region lived, believed and expressed themselves. It is an intimate and educational stop that complements the visit to the Salt Mine, and that allows to deepen the wealth of the past before admiring the greatness of the colonial legacy. With its central location, it is easily accessible and perfect for all types of visitors
Sal Mina de Zipaquirá
- Address: Race 6 with 1 Street, Zipaquirá.
- Description: Known as First Wonderland of Colombia, this majestic underground cathedral is located 180 meters underground. Tired in saline rock, it combines the heritage of the ancestral exploitation of salt with Catholic devotion, offering a unique journey in the world. Its illuminated tunnels, the 14 stations of the Viacruces and the imposing 16-metre cross are a spectacle of art and spirituality. The water mirror, with its optical effects, leaves an unforgettable impression. It is a place where history, faith and engineering are intertwined in an overwhelming experience.
- The building of the building and its gastronomic area
- Address: 118 Street # 5-84, Usaquén.
- Description: Usaquén: This former colonial town, integrated into Bogotá, retains its charm with steep streets, the Church of Santa Barbara and historical houses that today house restaurants and author cafes. In the day, its squares are filled with art and culture, especially with the famous Dominican Pulgas Market; in the night, the gastronomy takes the lead, offering from the traditional Ajiac to the international cuisine of avant-garde. Usaquén is the perfect setting to close the route: a place where tradition and modernity live together in a vibrant and welcoming environment.
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The route is available every day and has a one-day duration.
Note the schedules of these points:
♪The Guatavita Lagoon opens to the public from Tuesday to Sunday from 9: 00 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m., and closes on Monday, unless it is a holiday, in which case it closes the following working day. The last entry is at 3: 00 p.m.
♪The Archaeological Museum of Zipaquirá is open to the public from 11: 00 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m. from Monday to Sunday.
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