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Bogota: Guatavita and Salt Cathedral Daily Group Tour

1. Bogota: Guatavita and Salt Cathedral Daily Group Tour

After gathering at either of the meeting points or being collected from your accommodation, your combination experience in Bogota will begin. First visit the Guatavita Lagoon, which was a source of inspiration for the Legend of El Dorado and the movie with the same name. The beauty of this place is sure to overwhelm you, and after some time there cross the savannah. In the afternoon, reach the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, which was the First Wonder of Colombia due to its imposing architecture. In a single day, enjoy the indigenous spiritual cosmogony, Christian spirituality, the beauty of nature, and the grandeur of the architecture. At the end of your experience, you will be returned back to your point of origin.

From Bogota: Hike to Colombia's Highest Waterfall

2. From Bogota: Hike to Colombia's Highest Waterfall

Travel deep into the Andean jungle on a trek to see the great sights of El Chiflón and La Chorrera waterfalls. See and learn about the colorful birds hidden at the top of the trees, breath in the clean air in this spectacular landscape, and keep your energy levels up with an included breakfast and lunchMeet your experienced bilingual guide in Bogotá and start the day with a traditional Colombian breakfast at an authentic hole-in-the-wall restaurant. Then, set off by private van to La Chorrera, the highest waterfall in Colombia. Drive past the East Hills on the way and stop to take pictures of the paramo (high treeless plateau) of Cruz Verde. Arrive at the park and begin the hike through the lush, green Andean forest, learning about the native life and plants of the area at 2,600 meters above sea level. Continue your trek to reach the 1,936-foot (590-meter) wall of cascading water that is La Chorrera. Take in the breathtaking sight of Colombia's mightiest waterfall amid a wonderland of natural beauty.     Refuel with lunch at a beautiful restaurant and marvel at the spectacular views here before heading back to Bogotá.

Bogotá: Night City Tour

3. Bogotá: Night City Tour

Start the tour in the late afternoon and discover more of Bogotá at night. Head up to Monserrate to admire the sweeping views of the city. Head to the north of Bogotá passing through the busiest areas at night, Chapinero, and then go to a unique and fashionable place to play a traditional Colombian game. Taste a local drink and eat a typical snack of the city. Next, head to the T Zone, one of the busiest areas in the city. Finish the tour at the famous Andrés DC Restaurant or at the Cumbia House, before returning to the starting point.

From Bogotá: Chingaza National Park Eco Tour

4. From Bogotá: Chingaza National Park Eco Tour

The tour begins at 7:00 AM in the reception of your hotel or accommodation. Then, go to Calera town and taste the sweet water of panela with an arepa de maiz. Then head to Chingaza National Park, located in the Eastern Cordillera of the Colombian Andes, northeast of Bogotá. At the entrance of the natural reserve, you will pick up your local guide.  The guide will take you through the trails and paths of this paradise. The tour lasts between 3 and 6 hours, depending on your resistance. You will see the lagoon of Buitrago or the lagoon of Siecha. If you are lucky, you may see spectacled bears and deer. The tour will end with an incredible view of the mountain before returning to the city of Bogotá.

Bogotá: La Chorrera Waterfall Guided Hike with Lunch

5. Bogotá: La Chorrera Waterfall Guided Hike with Lunch

Just a short drive from Bogotá, the highest waterfall in Colombia lies waiting: La Chorrera de Choachí. Join this hike to the Mountains of the Moon and explore La Chorrera. Explore this amazing natural park and learn about the peculiarities of these cloud forests. Thick with vegetation and often mist, these forests are filled with an alluring mystique. First visit the smaller waterfall, the 55-meter tall El Chiflón, before delving deeper into the park. Learn about the park’s history, the local ecosystem, and recent challenges. Deeper inside the park, you’ll find La Chorrera: a tiered 590-meter tall waterfall. Take in the mighty sight and rest your feet before taking the trail back out of the park. The hike ends at the town of Choachí, where you’ll be able to join in with some of the locals for a fantastic local lunch before heading back to Bogotá.

From Bogotá: Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita Day Tour

6. From Bogotá: Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita Day Tour

Learn about Colombia's salt trade dating back to the pre-Hispanic period. Take a tour of some villages outside of Bogotá, and explore the subterranean Salt Cathedral. Try a traditional Colombian lunch followed by a visit to Lake Guatavita, a sacred place for the native Muisca people.   A staff member will pick you up at your hotel in Bogotá. Your tour begins by traveling in an air-conditioned van or bus through some of the villages from the pre-Hispanic period. Learn the history of the exploitation and trade of salt and gold manufacturing in the area.   Travel north along the Bogotá savanna to the city of Zipaquirá. There you will visit the renowned Salt Cathedral, a Roman Catholic church built in the ancient hollows of a salt mine, 180 meters below ground. Marvel at the cathedral’s architecture built within the mine’s remaining caverns and tunnels.     After touring the cathedral, enjoy a typical Colombian lunch with boiled potatoes soaked in brine (salt water from the mine) and ajiaco (chicken soup). Then head to Lake Guatavita, a small crater lake surrounded by forest. Learn about this sacred site of the indigenous Muisca people, where the legend of El Dorado was born.   Relax on the ride back to Bogotá where you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Bogotá: Private Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria

7. Bogotá: Private Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria

Immerse yourself in Bogotá's booming street art scene on this tour. Starting at Chorro de Quevedo Square, learn about the city’s art history in relation to graffiti and see pieces by local artists like Ledania and 3 Manos, Wosnan and Ocio4. Next, visit a narrow street packed with graffiti that retells the indigenous ancestry of the city. Get to know the work of Carlos Trilleras and stop by a couple of murals painted by Wosnan and Ocio 4. Your next stop is the Park of La Concordia and La Concordia marketplace an important tension spot, meeting point and melting pot of ideas and influences which has been key in defining the identity of downtown Bogotá. Continue through picturesque streets, taking in more graffiti along the way. See some of the best graffiti authored by women and learn more about their role in the propagation of this art. See works by artists like Bastardilla, Vera, Ledania, and Erre,who give life to this part of the city. Follow the promenade towards Journalists Park, where journalists, poets, and writers used to gather in the 60s. Finish your tour at Café Herencia where you can admire some more of Carlos Trillera’s artworks.

Bogotà: Guatavita Lake and Nemocón Salt Mines Tour

8. Bogotà: Guatavita Lake and Nemocón Salt Mines Tour

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.

Bogotá: Graffiti District Guided Tour with Snack

9. Bogotá: Graffiti District Guided Tour with Snack

Dive into the captivating and vibrant streets of Distrito Graffiti in the industrial zone of Bogota with a professional Colombian tour guide. We will start off at our meeting point, the Cranky Croc Hostel, where everyone will get acquainted. From there we will take a public bus, the Transmilenio, to our destination in Distrito Graffiti. We will explore the streets steered by our local guide to see all the best spots. We will delve into the history and cultural significance of graffiti as both an art form and mode of communication within Colombia. We will discuss the different types of graffiti and the political implications they can hold. We will enjoy a snack of traditional Colombian street food. At the end of the tour we will take the Transmilenio back to the hostel where we started.

Bogotá: Historical City Tour

10. Bogotá: Historical City Tour

Discover Colombia's dynamic, diverse capital of Bogotá with this half-day tour that takes you to all of Bogotá's essential tourist attractions. Visit a number of fascinating and exciting attractions, including the historical district La Candelaria neighborhood. Stroll through La Candelaria and discover the neighborhood which acts as a history of Bogotá's beginnings, and see its beautiful mixture of Spanish Colonial, Baroque, and art deco style architecture. Learn about Colombia's history and its gold at the Gold Museum, which boasts the world's largest collection of golden artifacts. See the famous Muisca Raft and discover its ties to the legend of the golden city of El Dorado.

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3.3 / 5

based on 57 reviews

Rodrigo the tour guide was great. Met at 8:30 at hostel. Breakfast was solid. About a 1.5hr drive into Choachi. Great views on ride. About 5hr hike to the waterfall. On the way back lunch and another smaller waterfall. We had some furry friends follow us from there. This was well worth the money and an experience I’ll remember forever.

Fantastic day out, hoghly recommended and one of the hoghlights of my visit to Columbia. We went in a small group and the driver and guide were excellent.

It was an absolute beautiful site. Great trip to get away from the big city. My guide was extremely knowledgeable he made it very special

The getyourguide company was great and the local guides very attentive!

An all around amazing experience w/ one of the best guides - Rodrigo!