Live a magical experience at the salt mine in Nemocón and the Guatavita Lagoon.

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About this activity

Escape the bustle of Bogotá and explore the legendary and sacred Guatavita Lake during a two-hour tour through the ecological reserve listening to the history of the legend of "El Dorado" and the culture of the Muisca indigenous community accompanied by local guides. Also, visit the town of Guatavita and enjoy its architecture. Then let’s live like a real miner at the Nemocon Salt mines and let yourself be amazed by its beautiful underground landscapes

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: transfers & tours Colombia

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Bilingual guide
Included: Lunch
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Tips (optional)
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

Laguna de Guatavita

3 hours Admission included

a lagoon that is part of a protected natural area. A native park guide joins the group to explain the culture of the Muisca Indians, the legend of El Dorado and the biological importance of the area for approximately 75 minutes, including a 30-minute walk along a path to the edge of the crater to see the lagoon of Guatavita.

Then you will visit the town of Guatavita, exploring the architecture and the environment, where you will enjoy a typical lunch of the region. On the way, you will see the beautiful Tominé reservoir, which is 9 km long.
Mina de Sal de Nemocon

2 hours Admission included

Upon arrival in the town of Nemocón experience what it is to be a true salt miner, walk 60 meters below the surface and discover the history of the Colombian salt industry in the authentic salt mine of Nemocón with its impressive brine mirrors and the heart of Colombia.