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Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Places around Bogot\u00e1: six reasons to visit Guatavita","post_excerpt":"If you haven\u2019t been to the Guatavita lagoon or to Guatavita, the town, I\u2019ll give you six reasons to do it. One of the most amazing places around Bogot\u00e1!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"guatavita","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-05-27 17:00:33","post_modified_gmt":"2019-05-27 22:00:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=1051","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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We want highlight and bring together all the amazing things from the places that are dear to us!

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Keep visiting Colture for more information on other nice places you can visit near Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Places around Bogot\u00e1: six reasons to visit Guatavita","post_excerpt":"If you haven\u2019t been to the Guatavita lagoon or to Guatavita, the town, I\u2019ll give you six reasons to do it. One of the most amazing places around Bogot\u00e1!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"guatavita","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-05-27 17:00:33","post_modified_gmt":"2019-05-27 22:00:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=1051","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

Colture is a project to show places from a happiness perspective.

We want highlight and bring together all the amazing things from the places that are dear to us!

Join our community, comment and share!!

Do you want to advertise in our newspaper? /¿Quiere publicar su anuncio en nuestro periódico?

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Colture - See places through the happiness glasses

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Are you ready to visit Guatavita and enjoy its nice vibe? Tell me your experience when you get back! Have you been there? Share your experience in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep visiting Colture for more information on other nice places you can visit near Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Places around Bogot\u00e1: six reasons to visit Guatavita","post_excerpt":"If you haven\u2019t been to the Guatavita lagoon or to Guatavita, the town, I\u2019ll give you six reasons to do it. One of the most amazing places around Bogot\u00e1!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"guatavita","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-05-27 17:00:33","post_modified_gmt":"2019-05-27 22:00:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=1051","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

Colture is a project to show places from a happiness perspective.

We want highlight and bring together all the amazing things from the places that are dear to us!

Join our community, comment and share!!

Do you want to advertise in our newspaper? /¿Quiere publicar su anuncio en nuestro periódico?

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6. Outdoor activities are within easy reach: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nHorseback riding, camping, ecological walks, paragliding and other outdoor activities are an option here. Some of them can be done near the embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 reservoir) and others on the reservoir such as windsurfing and sport fishing. You can also go to the Cerro Montecillo y Montecilla (Montecillo and Montecilla hill) and walk up to its peak to have a beautiful view of the town.\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to visit Guatavita and enjoy its nice vibe? Tell me your experience when you get back! Have you been there? Share your experience in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep visiting Colture for more information on other nice places you can visit near Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Places around Bogot\u00e1: six reasons to visit Guatavita","post_excerpt":"If you haven\u2019t been to the Guatavita lagoon or to Guatavita, the town, I\u2019ll give you six reasons to do it. One of the most amazing places around Bogot\u00e1!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"guatavita","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-05-27 17:00:33","post_modified_gmt":"2019-05-27 22:00:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=1051","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

Colture is a project to show places from a happiness perspective.

We want highlight and bring together all the amazing things from the places that are dear to us!

Join our community, comment and share!!

Do you want to advertise in our newspaper? /¿Quiere publicar su anuncio en nuestro periódico?

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Colture - See places through the happiness glasses

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A new town was built and the inhabitants were relocated there. The spirit of the old town was still alive in certain details such as the white houses, clay tiles and wooden doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Outdoor activities are within easy reach: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nHorseback riding, camping, ecological walks, paragliding and other outdoor activities are an option here. Some of them can be done near the embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 reservoir) and others on the reservoir such as windsurfing and sport fishing. You can also go to the Cerro Montecillo y Montecilla (Montecillo and Montecilla hill) and walk up to its peak to have a beautiful view of the town.\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to visit Guatavita and enjoy its nice vibe? Tell me your experience when you get back! Have you been there? Share your experience in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep visiting Colture for more information on other nice places you can visit near Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Places around Bogot\u00e1: six reasons to visit Guatavita","post_excerpt":"If you haven\u2019t been to the Guatavita lagoon or to Guatavita, the town, I\u2019ll give you six reasons to do it. One of the most amazing places around Bogot\u00e1!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"guatavita","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-05-27 17:00:33","post_modified_gmt":"2019-05-27 22:00:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=1051","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

Colture is a project to show places from a happiness perspective.

We want highlight and bring together all the amazing things from the places that are dear to us!

Join our community, comment and share!!

Do you want to advertise in our newspaper? /¿Quiere publicar su anuncio en nuestro periódico?

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Colture - See places through the happiness glasses

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How did it happen? In order to build the Tolim\u00e9 dam for the purpose of improving the economy of the Bogot\u00e1 savannah, it was necessary to flood Guatavita. That happened around the year 1967.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new town was built and the inhabitants were relocated there. The spirit of the old town was still alive in certain details such as the white houses, clay tiles and wooden doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Outdoor activities are within easy reach: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nHorseback riding, camping, ecological walks, paragliding and other outdoor activities are an option here. Some of them can be done near the embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 reservoir) and others on the reservoir such as windsurfing and sport fishing. You can also go to the Cerro Montecillo y Montecilla (Montecillo and Montecilla hill) and walk up to its peak to have a beautiful view of the town.\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to visit Guatavita and enjoy its nice vibe? Tell me your experience when you get back! Have you been there? Share your experience in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep visiting Colture for more information on other nice places you can visit near Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Places around Bogot\u00e1: six reasons to visit Guatavita","post_excerpt":"If you haven\u2019t been to the Guatavita lagoon or to Guatavita, the town, I\u2019ll give you six reasons to do it. One of the most amazing places around Bogot\u00e1!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"guatavita","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-05-27 17:00:33","post_modified_gmt":"2019-05-27 22:00:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=1051","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

Colture is a project to show places from a happiness perspective.

We want highlight and bring together all the amazing things from the places that are dear to us!

Join our community, comment and share!!

Do you want to advertise in our newspaper? /¿Quiere publicar su anuncio en nuestro periódico?

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Colture - See places through the happiness glasses

\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How did it happen? In order to build the Tolim\u00e9 dam for the purpose of improving the economy of the Bogot\u00e1 savannah, it was necessary to flood Guatavita. That happened around the year 1967.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new town was built and the inhabitants were relocated there. The spirit of the old town was still alive in certain details such as the white houses, clay tiles and wooden doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Outdoor activities are within easy reach: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nHorseback riding, camping, ecological walks, paragliding and other outdoor activities are an option here. Some of them can be done near the embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 reservoir) and others on the reservoir such as windsurfing and sport fishing. You can also go to the Cerro Montecillo y Montecilla (Montecillo and Montecilla hill) and walk up to its peak to have a beautiful view of the town.\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to visit Guatavita and enjoy its nice vibe? Tell me your experience when you get back! Have you been there? Share your experience in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep visiting Colture for more information on other nice places you can visit near Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Places around Bogot\u00e1: six reasons to visit Guatavita","post_excerpt":"If you haven\u2019t been to the Guatavita lagoon or to Guatavita, the town, I\u2019ll give you six reasons to do it. One of the most amazing places around Bogot\u00e1!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"guatavita","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-05-27 17:00:33","post_modified_gmt":"2019-05-27 22:00:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=1051","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

Colture is a project to show places from a happiness perspective.

We want highlight and bring together all the amazing things from the places that are dear to us!

Join our community, comment and share!!

Do you want to advertise in our newspaper? /¿Quiere publicar su anuncio en nuestro periódico?

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Colture - See places through the happiness glasses

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5. The picturesque architecture:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nGuatavita has a nice vibe and that\u2019s because of its architecture. It sets you in the colonial times and it has some details that serves as a reminder of its Pre-hispanic heritage as well. However, it wasn\u2019t always like this. The town you will visit is often called the new Guatavita because the old one that existed from the 15th<\/sup> century disappeared under the water during the Sixties.\n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How did it happen? In order to build the Tolim\u00e9 dam for the purpose of improving the economy of the Bogot\u00e1 savannah, it was necessary to flood Guatavita. That happened around the year 1967.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new town was built and the inhabitants were relocated there. The spirit of the old town was still alive in certain details such as the white houses, clay tiles and wooden doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Outdoor activities are within easy reach: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nHorseback riding, camping, ecological walks, paragliding and other outdoor activities are an option here. Some of them can be done near the embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 reservoir) and others on the reservoir such as windsurfing and sport fishing. You can also go to the Cerro Montecillo y Montecilla (Montecillo and Montecilla hill) and walk up to its peak to have a beautiful view of the town.\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to visit Guatavita and enjoy its nice vibe? Tell me your experience when you get back! Have you been there? Share your experience in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep visiting Colture for more information on other nice places you can visit near Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Places around Bogot\u00e1: six reasons to visit Guatavita","post_excerpt":"If you haven\u2019t been to the Guatavita lagoon or to Guatavita, the town, I\u2019ll give you six reasons to do it. One of the most amazing places around Bogot\u00e1!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"guatavita","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-05-27 17:00:33","post_modified_gmt":"2019-05-27 22:00:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=1051","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

Colture is a project to show places from a happiness perspective.

We want highlight and bring together all the amazing things from the places that are dear to us!

Join our community, comment and share!!

Do you want to advertise in our newspaper? /¿Quiere publicar su anuncio en nuestro periódico?

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4. The crafts are beautiful: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe town is known for its crafts and the artisans that offer their work at the Craft Center. Scarves, caps, gloves, sweaters\u2026 you can find a lot of traditional crochet clothing in Guatavita. They are made with acrylic yarn or with virgin wool and they are so colorful and look so comfy that you won\u2019t probably won\u2019t be able to resist buying something.\n\n\n\n

5. The picturesque architecture:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nGuatavita has a nice vibe and that\u2019s because of its architecture. It sets you in the colonial times and it has some details that serves as a reminder of its Pre-hispanic heritage as well. However, it wasn\u2019t always like this. The town you will visit is often called the new Guatavita because the old one that existed from the 15th<\/sup> century disappeared under the water during the Sixties.\n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How did it happen? In order to build the Tolim\u00e9 dam for the purpose of improving the economy of the Bogot\u00e1 savannah, it was necessary to flood Guatavita. That happened around the year 1967.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new town was built and the inhabitants were relocated there. The spirit of the old town was still alive in certain details such as the white houses, clay tiles and wooden doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Outdoor activities are within easy reach: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nHorseback riding, camping, ecological walks, paragliding and other outdoor activities are an option here. Some of them can be done near the embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 reservoir) and others on the reservoir such as windsurfing and sport fishing. You can also go to the Cerro Montecillo y Montecilla (Montecillo and Montecilla hill) and walk up to its peak to have a beautiful view of the town.\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to visit Guatavita and enjoy its nice vibe? Tell me your experience when you get back! Have you been there? Share your experience in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep visiting Colture for more information on other nice places you can visit near Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Places around Bogot\u00e1: six reasons to visit Guatavita","post_excerpt":"If you haven\u2019t been to the Guatavita lagoon or to Guatavita, the town, I\u2019ll give you six reasons to do it. One of the most amazing places around Bogot\u00e1!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"guatavita","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-05-27 17:00:33","post_modified_gmt":"2019-05-27 22:00:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=1051","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

Colture is a project to show places from a happiness perspective.

We want highlight and bring together all the amazing things from the places that are dear to us!

Join our community, comment and share!!

Do you want to advertise in our newspaper? /¿Quiere publicar su anuncio en nuestro periódico?

sales@colture.co

For other things / Para otros asuntos

hello@colture.co

Whee Institute + Colture

Learn Spanish in Bogotá

Learn Spanish in Colombia
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  • No books
  • No tables
  • Fun lessons
  • Best Teachers
Fastest growing spanish School in Colombia

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Facebook

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Colture - See places through the happiness glasses

\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \r\n

4. The crafts are beautiful: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe town is known for its crafts and the artisans that offer their work at the Craft Center. Scarves, caps, gloves, sweaters\u2026 you can find a lot of traditional crochet clothing in Guatavita. They are made with acrylic yarn or with virgin wool and they are so colorful and look so comfy that you won\u2019t probably won\u2019t be able to resist buying something.\n\n\n\n

5. The picturesque architecture:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nGuatavita has a nice vibe and that\u2019s because of its architecture. It sets you in the colonial times and it has some details that serves as a reminder of its Pre-hispanic heritage as well. However, it wasn\u2019t always like this. The town you will visit is often called the new Guatavita because the old one that existed from the 15th<\/sup> century disappeared under the water during the Sixties.\n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How did it happen? In order to build the Tolim\u00e9 dam for the purpose of improving the economy of the Bogot\u00e1 savannah, it was necessary to flood Guatavita. That happened around the year 1967.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new town was built and the inhabitants were relocated there. The spirit of the old town was still alive in certain details such as the white houses, clay tiles and wooden doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Outdoor activities are within easy reach: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nHorseback riding, camping, ecological walks, paragliding and other outdoor activities are an option here. Some of them can be done near the embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 reservoir) and others on the reservoir such as windsurfing and sport fishing. You can also go to the Cerro Montecillo y Montecilla (Montecillo and Montecilla hill) and walk up to its peak to have a beautiful view of the town.\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to visit Guatavita and enjoy its nice vibe? Tell me your experience when you get back! Have you been there? Share your experience in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep visiting Colture for more information on other nice places you can visit near Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Places around Bogot\u00e1: six reasons to visit Guatavita","post_excerpt":"If you haven\u2019t been to the Guatavita lagoon or to Guatavita, the town, I\u2019ll give you six reasons to do it. One of the most amazing places around Bogot\u00e1!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"guatavita","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-05-27 17:00:33","post_modified_gmt":"2019-05-27 22:00:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=1051","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

Colture is a project to show places from a happiness perspective.

We want highlight and bring together all the amazing things from the places that are dear to us!

Join our community, comment and share!!

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3. You will learn about history: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Museo Ind\u00edgena<\/a> (Indigenous Museum) offers information about the Pre-hispanic times and it will help you understand the history of this territory. It has two rooms: in one of them, you\u2019ll learn about the rite around the lagoon that helped to create El Dorado myth. In the second one, there are ceramics and utensils related to the Chibcha culture. It\u2019s worth the visit if you want to know more about Guatavita\u00b4s fascinating past!\r\n\r\n \n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \r\n

4. The crafts are beautiful: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe town is known for its crafts and the artisans that offer their work at the Craft Center. Scarves, caps, gloves, sweaters\u2026 you can find a lot of traditional crochet clothing in Guatavita. They are made with acrylic yarn or with virgin wool and they are so colorful and look so comfy that you won\u2019t probably won\u2019t be able to resist buying something.\n\n\n\n

5. The picturesque architecture:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nGuatavita has a nice vibe and that\u2019s because of its architecture. It sets you in the colonial times and it has some details that serves as a reminder of its Pre-hispanic heritage as well. However, it wasn\u2019t always like this. The town you will visit is often called the new Guatavita because the old one that existed from the 15th<\/sup> century disappeared under the water during the Sixties.\n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How did it happen? In order to build the Tolim\u00e9 dam for the purpose of improving the economy of the Bogot\u00e1 savannah, it was necessary to flood Guatavita. That happened around the year 1967.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new town was built and the inhabitants were relocated there. The spirit of the old town was still alive in certain details such as the white houses, clay tiles and wooden doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Outdoor activities are within easy reach: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nHorseback riding, camping, ecological walks, paragliding and other outdoor activities are an option here. Some of them can be done near the embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 reservoir) and others on the reservoir such as windsurfing and sport fishing. You can also go to the Cerro Montecillo y Montecilla (Montecillo and Montecilla hill) and walk up to its peak to have a beautiful view of the town.\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to visit Guatavita and enjoy its nice vibe? Tell me your experience when you get back! Have you been there? Share your experience in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep visiting Colture for more information on other nice places you can visit near Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Places around Bogot\u00e1: six reasons to visit Guatavita","post_excerpt":"If you haven\u2019t been to the Guatavita lagoon or to Guatavita, the town, I\u2019ll give you six reasons to do it. One of the most amazing places around Bogot\u00e1!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"guatavita","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-05-27 17:00:33","post_modified_gmt":"2019-05-27 22:00:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=1051","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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\n\"Places\r\n\r\n\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez\r\n

2. The Guatavita lagoon:\r\n<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Laguna de Guatavita (Guatavita lagoon) is a must see go in Colombia. It\u2019s funny because it\u2019s not located in Guatavita but in Sesquil\u00e9. There are three things I like about this experience. First of all, if you want to get to the lagoon, you have to walk a route that is surrounded by an amazing landscape. Second, the lagoon is absolutely beautiful. Three, some sources point out the Laguna de Guatavita as the place where the El Dorado<\/a> myth started. Isn\u2019t that cool? After you visit the lagoon, I recommend you visit Guatavita, the town, to have the whole experience. This is a full day plan, but you can also stay if you want to enjoy the town to the fullest.\n\n\n\n\n\n

3. You will learn about history: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Museo Ind\u00edgena<\/a> (Indigenous Museum) offers information about the Pre-hispanic times and it will help you understand the history of this territory. It has two rooms: in one of them, you\u2019ll learn about the rite around the lagoon that helped to create El Dorado myth. In the second one, there are ceramics and utensils related to the Chibcha culture. It\u2019s worth the visit if you want to know more about Guatavita\u00b4s fascinating past!\r\n\r\n \n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \r\n

4. The crafts are beautiful: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe town is known for its crafts and the artisans that offer their work at the Craft Center. Scarves, caps, gloves, sweaters\u2026 you can find a lot of traditional crochet clothing in Guatavita. They are made with acrylic yarn or with virgin wool and they are so colorful and look so comfy that you won\u2019t probably won\u2019t be able to resist buying something.\n\n\n\n

5. The picturesque architecture:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nGuatavita has a nice vibe and that\u2019s because of its architecture. It sets you in the colonial times and it has some details that serves as a reminder of its Pre-hispanic heritage as well. However, it wasn\u2019t always like this. The town you will visit is often called the new Guatavita because the old one that existed from the 15th<\/sup> century disappeared under the water during the Sixties.\n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How did it happen? In order to build the Tolim\u00e9 dam for the purpose of improving the economy of the Bogot\u00e1 savannah, it was necessary to flood Guatavita. That happened around the year 1967.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new town was built and the inhabitants were relocated there. The spirit of the old town was still alive in certain details such as the white houses, clay tiles and wooden doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Outdoor activities are within easy reach: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nHorseback riding, camping, ecological walks, paragliding and other outdoor activities are an option here. Some of them can be done near the embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 reservoir) and others on the reservoir such as windsurfing and sport fishing. You can also go to the Cerro Montecillo y Montecilla (Montecillo and Montecilla hill) and walk up to its peak to have a beautiful view of the town.\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to visit Guatavita and enjoy its nice vibe? Tell me your experience when you get back! Have you been there? Share your experience in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep visiting Colture for more information on other nice places you can visit near Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Places around Bogot\u00e1: six reasons to visit Guatavita","post_excerpt":"If you haven\u2019t been to the Guatavita lagoon or to Guatavita, the town, I\u2019ll give you six reasons to do it. One of the most amazing places around Bogot\u00e1!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"guatavita","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-05-27 17:00:33","post_modified_gmt":"2019-05-27 22:00:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=1051","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Bus price to the town: <\/strong>COP $8,800 \/ USD $2,8 (approximately).\n

1. The delicious food: <\/strong><\/h2>\nWhen I went to Guatavita, I had lunch in a very typical and nice restaurant called Don Pas. There, I had one of the most traditional dishes of the town: la trucha (the trout). It was huge and I almost couldn\u2019t finish it, but it was so good that I made an extra effort to eat it all. If you like to please your palate, you have reason to come to this town. Besides the trout, you can also have Mute, a soup with different type of meats, Cuchuco, another soup in which the main ingredient is the wheat, or lamb. There are some drinks<\/a> you can also enjoy there: the corn Chicha and the Masato, which is made of corn and ibias, a kind of tuber. If you don\u2019t know what a tuber is, think of one of the most common foods in the world (potatoes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\"Places\r\n\r\n\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez\r\n

2. The Guatavita lagoon:\r\n<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Laguna de Guatavita (Guatavita lagoon) is a must see go in Colombia. It\u2019s funny because it\u2019s not located in Guatavita but in Sesquil\u00e9. There are three things I like about this experience. First of all, if you want to get to the lagoon, you have to walk a route that is surrounded by an amazing landscape. Second, the lagoon is absolutely beautiful. Three, some sources point out the Laguna de Guatavita as the place where the El Dorado<\/a> myth started. Isn\u2019t that cool? After you visit the lagoon, I recommend you visit Guatavita, the town, to have the whole experience. This is a full day plan, but you can also stay if you want to enjoy the town to the fullest.\n\n\n\n\n\n

3. You will learn about history: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Museo Ind\u00edgena<\/a> (Indigenous Museum) offers information about the Pre-hispanic times and it will help you understand the history of this territory. It has two rooms: in one of them, you\u2019ll learn about the rite around the lagoon that helped to create El Dorado myth. In the second one, there are ceramics and utensils related to the Chibcha culture. It\u2019s worth the visit if you want to know more about Guatavita\u00b4s fascinating past!\r\n\r\n \n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \r\n

4. The crafts are beautiful: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe town is known for its crafts and the artisans that offer their work at the Craft Center. Scarves, caps, gloves, sweaters\u2026 you can find a lot of traditional crochet clothing in Guatavita. They are made with acrylic yarn or with virgin wool and they are so colorful and look so comfy that you won\u2019t probably won\u2019t be able to resist buying something.\n\n\n\n

5. The picturesque architecture:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nGuatavita has a nice vibe and that\u2019s because of its architecture. It sets you in the colonial times and it has some details that serves as a reminder of its Pre-hispanic heritage as well. However, it wasn\u2019t always like this. The town you will visit is often called the new Guatavita because the old one that existed from the 15th<\/sup> century disappeared under the water during the Sixties.\n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How did it happen? In order to build the Tolim\u00e9 dam for the purpose of improving the economy of the Bogot\u00e1 savannah, it was necessary to flood Guatavita. That happened around the year 1967.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new town was built and the inhabitants were relocated there. The spirit of the old town was still alive in certain details such as the white houses, clay tiles and wooden doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Outdoor activities are within easy reach: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nHorseback riding, camping, ecological walks, paragliding and other outdoor activities are an option here. Some of them can be done near the embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 reservoir) and others on the reservoir such as windsurfing and sport fishing. You can also go to the Cerro Montecillo y Montecilla (Montecillo and Montecilla hill) and walk up to its peak to have a beautiful view of the town.\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to visit Guatavita and enjoy its nice vibe? Tell me your experience when you get back! Have you been there? Share your experience in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep visiting Colture for more information on other nice places you can visit near Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Places around Bogot\u00e1: six reasons to visit Guatavita","post_excerpt":"If you haven\u2019t been to the Guatavita lagoon or to Guatavita, the town, I\u2019ll give you six reasons to do it. One of the most amazing places around Bogot\u00e1!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"guatavita","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-05-27 17:00:33","post_modified_gmt":"2019-05-27 22:00:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=1051","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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To the lagoon:<\/h3>\nIf you go by car:\n\nTake the Autopista Norte (north highway<\/a>)<\/a>, and when you reach the detour of Sesquil\u00e9<\/a>, go towards Guatavita<\/a>. The lagoon is 8 kilometers down the road that emerges on the left after skirting the Embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 dam). The other option is to take a tour because it\u2019s not easy to get there on public transportation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus price to the town: <\/strong>COP $8,800 \/ USD $2,8 (approximately).\n

1. The delicious food: <\/strong><\/h2>\nWhen I went to Guatavita, I had lunch in a very typical and nice restaurant called Don Pas. There, I had one of the most traditional dishes of the town: la trucha (the trout). It was huge and I almost couldn\u2019t finish it, but it was so good that I made an extra effort to eat it all. If you like to please your palate, you have reason to come to this town. Besides the trout, you can also have Mute, a soup with different type of meats, Cuchuco, another soup in which the main ingredient is the wheat, or lamb. There are some drinks<\/a> you can also enjoy there: the corn Chicha and the Masato, which is made of corn and ibias, a kind of tuber. If you don\u2019t know what a tuber is, think of one of the most common foods in the world (potatoes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\"Places\r\n\r\n\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez\r\n

2. The Guatavita lagoon:\r\n<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Laguna de Guatavita (Guatavita lagoon) is a must see go in Colombia. It\u2019s funny because it\u2019s not located in Guatavita but in Sesquil\u00e9. There are three things I like about this experience. First of all, if you want to get to the lagoon, you have to walk a route that is surrounded by an amazing landscape. Second, the lagoon is absolutely beautiful. Three, some sources point out the Laguna de Guatavita as the place where the El Dorado<\/a> myth started. Isn\u2019t that cool? After you visit the lagoon, I recommend you visit Guatavita, the town, to have the whole experience. This is a full day plan, but you can also stay if you want to enjoy the town to the fullest.\n\n\n\n\n\n

3. You will learn about history: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Museo Ind\u00edgena<\/a> (Indigenous Museum) offers information about the Pre-hispanic times and it will help you understand the history of this territory. It has two rooms: in one of them, you\u2019ll learn about the rite around the lagoon that helped to create El Dorado myth. In the second one, there are ceramics and utensils related to the Chibcha culture. It\u2019s worth the visit if you want to know more about Guatavita\u00b4s fascinating past!\r\n\r\n \n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \r\n

4. The crafts are beautiful: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe town is known for its crafts and the artisans that offer their work at the Craft Center. Scarves, caps, gloves, sweaters\u2026 you can find a lot of traditional crochet clothing in Guatavita. They are made with acrylic yarn or with virgin wool and they are so colorful and look so comfy that you won\u2019t probably won\u2019t be able to resist buying something.\n\n\n\n

5. The picturesque architecture:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nGuatavita has a nice vibe and that\u2019s because of its architecture. It sets you in the colonial times and it has some details that serves as a reminder of its Pre-hispanic heritage as well. However, it wasn\u2019t always like this. The town you will visit is often called the new Guatavita because the old one that existed from the 15th<\/sup> century disappeared under the water during the Sixties.\n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How did it happen? In order to build the Tolim\u00e9 dam for the purpose of improving the economy of the Bogot\u00e1 savannah, it was necessary to flood Guatavita. That happened around the year 1967.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new town was built and the inhabitants were relocated there. The spirit of the old town was still alive in certain details such as the white houses, clay tiles and wooden doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Outdoor activities are within easy reach: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nHorseback riding, camping, ecological walks, paragliding and other outdoor activities are an option here. Some of them can be done near the embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 reservoir) and others on the reservoir such as windsurfing and sport fishing. You can also go to the Cerro Montecillo y Montecilla (Montecillo and Montecilla hill) and walk up to its peak to have a beautiful view of the town.\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to visit Guatavita and enjoy its nice vibe? Tell me your experience when you get back! Have you been there? Share your experience in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep visiting Colture for more information on other nice places you can visit near Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Places around Bogot\u00e1: six reasons to visit Guatavita","post_excerpt":"If you haven\u2019t been to the Guatavita lagoon or to Guatavita, the town, I\u2019ll give you six reasons to do it. One of the most amazing places around Bogot\u00e1!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"guatavita","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-05-27 17:00:33","post_modified_gmt":"2019-05-27 22:00:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=1051","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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We want highlight and bring together all the amazing things from the places that are dear to us!

Join our community, comment and share!!

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How do I get there? <\/strong>There are three options to get to the town:  through Autopista Norte, v\u00eda La Calera<\/a> (La Calera route) or Autopista Sop\u00f3 (Sopo highway). The Terminal de Transporte de Bogot\u00e1<\/a> (Transport Terminal of Bogota)  website<\/a> can help you find the bus companies that go to Guatavita<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the lagoon:<\/h3>\nIf you go by car:\n\nTake the Autopista Norte (north highway<\/a>)<\/a>, and when you reach the detour of Sesquil\u00e9<\/a>, go towards Guatavita<\/a>. The lagoon is 8 kilometers down the road that emerges on the left after skirting the Embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 dam). The other option is to take a tour because it\u2019s not easy to get there on public transportation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus price to the town: <\/strong>COP $8,800 \/ USD $2,8 (approximately).\n

1. The delicious food: <\/strong><\/h2>\nWhen I went to Guatavita, I had lunch in a very typical and nice restaurant called Don Pas. There, I had one of the most traditional dishes of the town: la trucha (the trout). It was huge and I almost couldn\u2019t finish it, but it was so good that I made an extra effort to eat it all. If you like to please your palate, you have reason to come to this town. Besides the trout, you can also have Mute, a soup with different type of meats, Cuchuco, another soup in which the main ingredient is the wheat, or lamb. There are some drinks<\/a> you can also enjoy there: the corn Chicha and the Masato, which is made of corn and ibias, a kind of tuber. If you don\u2019t know what a tuber is, think of one of the most common foods in the world (potatoes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\"Places\r\n\r\n\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez\r\n

2. The Guatavita lagoon:\r\n<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Laguna de Guatavita (Guatavita lagoon) is a must see go in Colombia. It\u2019s funny because it\u2019s not located in Guatavita but in Sesquil\u00e9. There are three things I like about this experience. First of all, if you want to get to the lagoon, you have to walk a route that is surrounded by an amazing landscape. Second, the lagoon is absolutely beautiful. Three, some sources point out the Laguna de Guatavita as the place where the El Dorado<\/a> myth started. Isn\u2019t that cool? After you visit the lagoon, I recommend you visit Guatavita, the town, to have the whole experience. This is a full day plan, but you can also stay if you want to enjoy the town to the fullest.\n\n\n\n\n\n

3. You will learn about history: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Museo Ind\u00edgena<\/a> (Indigenous Museum) offers information about the Pre-hispanic times and it will help you understand the history of this territory. It has two rooms: in one of them, you\u2019ll learn about the rite around the lagoon that helped to create El Dorado myth. In the second one, there are ceramics and utensils related to the Chibcha culture. It\u2019s worth the visit if you want to know more about Guatavita\u00b4s fascinating past!\r\n\r\n \n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \r\n

4. The crafts are beautiful: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe town is known for its crafts and the artisans that offer their work at the Craft Center. Scarves, caps, gloves, sweaters\u2026 you can find a lot of traditional crochet clothing in Guatavita. They are made with acrylic yarn or with virgin wool and they are so colorful and look so comfy that you won\u2019t probably won\u2019t be able to resist buying something.\n\n\n\n

5. The picturesque architecture:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nGuatavita has a nice vibe and that\u2019s because of its architecture. It sets you in the colonial times and it has some details that serves as a reminder of its Pre-hispanic heritage as well. However, it wasn\u2019t always like this. The town you will visit is often called the new Guatavita because the old one that existed from the 15th<\/sup> century disappeared under the water during the Sixties.\n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How did it happen? In order to build the Tolim\u00e9 dam for the purpose of improving the economy of the Bogot\u00e1 savannah, it was necessary to flood Guatavita. That happened around the year 1967.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new town was built and the inhabitants were relocated there. The spirit of the old town was still alive in certain details such as the white houses, clay tiles and wooden doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Outdoor activities are within easy reach: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nHorseback riding, camping, ecological walks, paragliding and other outdoor activities are an option here. Some of them can be done near the embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 reservoir) and others on the reservoir such as windsurfing and sport fishing. You can also go to the Cerro Montecillo y Montecilla (Montecillo and Montecilla hill) and walk up to its peak to have a beautiful view of the town.\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to visit Guatavita and enjoy its nice vibe? Tell me your experience when you get back! Have you been there? Share your experience in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep visiting Colture for more information on other nice places you can visit near Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Places around Bogot\u00e1: six reasons to visit Guatavita","post_excerpt":"If you haven\u2019t been to the Guatavita lagoon or to Guatavita, the town, I\u2019ll give you six reasons to do it. One of the most amazing places around Bogot\u00e1!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"guatavita","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-05-27 17:00:33","post_modified_gmt":"2019-05-27 22:00:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=1051","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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How long? <\/strong>Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes \u2013 1 hour 40 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I get there? <\/strong>There are three options to get to the town:  through Autopista Norte, v\u00eda La Calera<\/a> (La Calera route) or Autopista Sop\u00f3 (Sopo highway). The Terminal de Transporte de Bogot\u00e1<\/a> (Transport Terminal of Bogota)  website<\/a> can help you find the bus companies that go to Guatavita<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the lagoon:<\/h3>\nIf you go by car:\n\nTake the Autopista Norte (north highway<\/a>)<\/a>, and when you reach the detour of Sesquil\u00e9<\/a>, go towards Guatavita<\/a>. The lagoon is 8 kilometers down the road that emerges on the left after skirting the Embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 dam). The other option is to take a tour because it\u2019s not easy to get there on public transportation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus price to the town: <\/strong>COP $8,800 \/ USD $2,8 (approximately).\n

1. The delicious food: <\/strong><\/h2>\nWhen I went to Guatavita, I had lunch in a very typical and nice restaurant called Don Pas. There, I had one of the most traditional dishes of the town: la trucha (the trout). It was huge and I almost couldn\u2019t finish it, but it was so good that I made an extra effort to eat it all. If you like to please your palate, you have reason to come to this town. Besides the trout, you can also have Mute, a soup with different type of meats, Cuchuco, another soup in which the main ingredient is the wheat, or lamb. There are some drinks<\/a> you can also enjoy there: the corn Chicha and the Masato, which is made of corn and ibias, a kind of tuber. If you don\u2019t know what a tuber is, think of one of the most common foods in the world (potatoes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\"Places\r\n\r\n\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez\r\n

2. The Guatavita lagoon:\r\n<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Laguna de Guatavita (Guatavita lagoon) is a must see go in Colombia. It\u2019s funny because it\u2019s not located in Guatavita but in Sesquil\u00e9. There are three things I like about this experience. First of all, if you want to get to the lagoon, you have to walk a route that is surrounded by an amazing landscape. Second, the lagoon is absolutely beautiful. Three, some sources point out the Laguna de Guatavita as the place where the El Dorado<\/a> myth started. Isn\u2019t that cool? After you visit the lagoon, I recommend you visit Guatavita, the town, to have the whole experience. This is a full day plan, but you can also stay if you want to enjoy the town to the fullest.\n\n\n\n\n\n

3. You will learn about history: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Museo Ind\u00edgena<\/a> (Indigenous Museum) offers information about the Pre-hispanic times and it will help you understand the history of this territory. It has two rooms: in one of them, you\u2019ll learn about the rite around the lagoon that helped to create El Dorado myth. In the second one, there are ceramics and utensils related to the Chibcha culture. It\u2019s worth the visit if you want to know more about Guatavita\u00b4s fascinating past!\r\n\r\n \n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \r\n

4. The crafts are beautiful: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe town is known for its crafts and the artisans that offer their work at the Craft Center. Scarves, caps, gloves, sweaters\u2026 you can find a lot of traditional crochet clothing in Guatavita. They are made with acrylic yarn or with virgin wool and they are so colorful and look so comfy that you won\u2019t probably won\u2019t be able to resist buying something.\n\n\n\n

5. The picturesque architecture:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nGuatavita has a nice vibe and that\u2019s because of its architecture. It sets you in the colonial times and it has some details that serves as a reminder of its Pre-hispanic heritage as well. However, it wasn\u2019t always like this. The town you will visit is often called the new Guatavita because the old one that existed from the 15th<\/sup> century disappeared under the water during the Sixties.\n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How did it happen? In order to build the Tolim\u00e9 dam for the purpose of improving the economy of the Bogot\u00e1 savannah, it was necessary to flood Guatavita. That happened around the year 1967.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new town was built and the inhabitants were relocated there. The spirit of the old town was still alive in certain details such as the white houses, clay tiles and wooden doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Outdoor activities are within easy reach: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nHorseback riding, camping, ecological walks, paragliding and other outdoor activities are an option here. Some of them can be done near the embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 reservoir) and others on the reservoir such as windsurfing and sport fishing. You can also go to the Cerro Montecillo y Montecilla (Montecillo and Montecilla hill) and walk up to its peak to have a beautiful view of the town.\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to visit Guatavita and enjoy its nice vibe? Tell me your experience when you get back! Have you been there? Share your experience in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep visiting Colture for more information on other nice places you can visit near Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Places around Bogot\u00e1: six reasons to visit Guatavita","post_excerpt":"If you haven\u2019t been to the Guatavita lagoon or to Guatavita, the town, I\u2019ll give you six reasons to do it. One of the most amazing places around Bogot\u00e1!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"guatavita","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-05-27 17:00:33","post_modified_gmt":"2019-05-27 22:00:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=1051","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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How far? <\/strong>Approximately 73 km from Bogot\u00e1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long? <\/strong>Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes \u2013 1 hour 40 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I get there? <\/strong>There are three options to get to the town:  through Autopista Norte, v\u00eda La Calera<\/a> (La Calera route) or Autopista Sop\u00f3 (Sopo highway). The Terminal de Transporte de Bogot\u00e1<\/a> (Transport Terminal of Bogota)  website<\/a> can help you find the bus companies that go to Guatavita<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the lagoon:<\/h3>\nIf you go by car:\n\nTake the Autopista Norte (north highway<\/a>)<\/a>, and when you reach the detour of Sesquil\u00e9<\/a>, go towards Guatavita<\/a>. The lagoon is 8 kilometers down the road that emerges on the left after skirting the Embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 dam). The other option is to take a tour because it\u2019s not easy to get there on public transportation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus price to the town: <\/strong>COP $8,800 \/ USD $2,8 (approximately).\n

1. The delicious food: <\/strong><\/h2>\nWhen I went to Guatavita, I had lunch in a very typical and nice restaurant called Don Pas. There, I had one of the most traditional dishes of the town: la trucha (the trout). It was huge and I almost couldn\u2019t finish it, but it was so good that I made an extra effort to eat it all. If you like to please your palate, you have reason to come to this town. Besides the trout, you can also have Mute, a soup with different type of meats, Cuchuco, another soup in which the main ingredient is the wheat, or lamb. There are some drinks<\/a> you can also enjoy there: the corn Chicha and the Masato, which is made of corn and ibias, a kind of tuber. If you don\u2019t know what a tuber is, think of one of the most common foods in the world (potatoes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\"Places\r\n\r\n\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez\r\n

2. The Guatavita lagoon:\r\n<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Laguna de Guatavita (Guatavita lagoon) is a must see go in Colombia. It\u2019s funny because it\u2019s not located in Guatavita but in Sesquil\u00e9. There are three things I like about this experience. First of all, if you want to get to the lagoon, you have to walk a route that is surrounded by an amazing landscape. Second, the lagoon is absolutely beautiful. Three, some sources point out the Laguna de Guatavita as the place where the El Dorado<\/a> myth started. Isn\u2019t that cool? After you visit the lagoon, I recommend you visit Guatavita, the town, to have the whole experience. This is a full day plan, but you can also stay if you want to enjoy the town to the fullest.\n\n\n\n\n\n

3. You will learn about history: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Museo Ind\u00edgena<\/a> (Indigenous Museum) offers information about the Pre-hispanic times and it will help you understand the history of this territory. It has two rooms: in one of them, you\u2019ll learn about the rite around the lagoon that helped to create El Dorado myth. In the second one, there are ceramics and utensils related to the Chibcha culture. It\u2019s worth the visit if you want to know more about Guatavita\u00b4s fascinating past!\r\n\r\n \n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \r\n

4. The crafts are beautiful: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe town is known for its crafts and the artisans that offer their work at the Craft Center. Scarves, caps, gloves, sweaters\u2026 you can find a lot of traditional crochet clothing in Guatavita. They are made with acrylic yarn or with virgin wool and they are so colorful and look so comfy that you won\u2019t probably won\u2019t be able to resist buying something.\n\n\n\n

5. The picturesque architecture:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nGuatavita has a nice vibe and that\u2019s because of its architecture. It sets you in the colonial times and it has some details that serves as a reminder of its Pre-hispanic heritage as well. However, it wasn\u2019t always like this. The town you will visit is often called the new Guatavita because the old one that existed from the 15th<\/sup> century disappeared under the water during the Sixties.\n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How did it happen? In order to build the Tolim\u00e9 dam for the purpose of improving the economy of the Bogot\u00e1 savannah, it was necessary to flood Guatavita. That happened around the year 1967.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new town was built and the inhabitants were relocated there. The spirit of the old town was still alive in certain details such as the white houses, clay tiles and wooden doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Outdoor activities are within easy reach: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nHorseback riding, camping, ecological walks, paragliding and other outdoor activities are an option here. Some of them can be done near the embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 reservoir) and others on the reservoir such as windsurfing and sport fishing. You can also go to the Cerro Montecillo y Montecilla (Montecillo and Montecilla hill) and walk up to its peak to have a beautiful view of the town.\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to visit Guatavita and enjoy its nice vibe? Tell me your experience when you get back! Have you been there? Share your experience in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep visiting Colture for more information on other nice places you can visit near Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Places around Bogot\u00e1: six reasons to visit Guatavita","post_excerpt":"If you haven\u2019t been to the Guatavita lagoon or to Guatavita, the town, I\u2019ll give you six reasons to do it. One of the most amazing places around Bogot\u00e1!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"guatavita","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-05-27 17:00:33","post_modified_gmt":"2019-05-27 22:00:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=1051","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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Average temperature: <\/strong>14 degrees Celsius. centigrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How far? <\/strong>Approximately 73 km from Bogot\u00e1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long? <\/strong>Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes \u2013 1 hour 40 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I get there? <\/strong>There are three options to get to the town:  through Autopista Norte, v\u00eda La Calera<\/a> (La Calera route) or Autopista Sop\u00f3 (Sopo highway). The Terminal de Transporte de Bogot\u00e1<\/a> (Transport Terminal of Bogota)  website<\/a> can help you find the bus companies that go to Guatavita<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the lagoon:<\/h3>\nIf you go by car:\n\nTake the Autopista Norte (north highway<\/a>)<\/a>, and when you reach the detour of Sesquil\u00e9<\/a>, go towards Guatavita<\/a>. The lagoon is 8 kilometers down the road that emerges on the left after skirting the Embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 dam). The other option is to take a tour because it\u2019s not easy to get there on public transportation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus price to the town: <\/strong>COP $8,800 \/ USD $2,8 (approximately).\n

1. The delicious food: <\/strong><\/h2>\nWhen I went to Guatavita, I had lunch in a very typical and nice restaurant called Don Pas. There, I had one of the most traditional dishes of the town: la trucha (the trout). It was huge and I almost couldn\u2019t finish it, but it was so good that I made an extra effort to eat it all. If you like to please your palate, you have reason to come to this town. Besides the trout, you can also have Mute, a soup with different type of meats, Cuchuco, another soup in which the main ingredient is the wheat, or lamb. There are some drinks<\/a> you can also enjoy there: the corn Chicha and the Masato, which is made of corn and ibias, a kind of tuber. If you don\u2019t know what a tuber is, think of one of the most common foods in the world (potatoes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\"Places\r\n\r\n\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez\r\n

2. The Guatavita lagoon:\r\n<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Laguna de Guatavita (Guatavita lagoon) is a must see go in Colombia. It\u2019s funny because it\u2019s not located in Guatavita but in Sesquil\u00e9. There are three things I like about this experience. First of all, if you want to get to the lagoon, you have to walk a route that is surrounded by an amazing landscape. Second, the lagoon is absolutely beautiful. Three, some sources point out the Laguna de Guatavita as the place where the El Dorado<\/a> myth started. Isn\u2019t that cool? After you visit the lagoon, I recommend you visit Guatavita, the town, to have the whole experience. This is a full day plan, but you can also stay if you want to enjoy the town to the fullest.\n\n\n\n\n\n

3. You will learn about history: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Museo Ind\u00edgena<\/a> (Indigenous Museum) offers information about the Pre-hispanic times and it will help you understand the history of this territory. It has two rooms: in one of them, you\u2019ll learn about the rite around the lagoon that helped to create El Dorado myth. In the second one, there are ceramics and utensils related to the Chibcha culture. It\u2019s worth the visit if you want to know more about Guatavita\u00b4s fascinating past!\r\n\r\n \n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \r\n

4. The crafts are beautiful: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe town is known for its crafts and the artisans that offer their work at the Craft Center. Scarves, caps, gloves, sweaters\u2026 you can find a lot of traditional crochet clothing in Guatavita. They are made with acrylic yarn or with virgin wool and they are so colorful and look so comfy that you won\u2019t probably won\u2019t be able to resist buying something.\n\n\n\n

5. The picturesque architecture:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nGuatavita has a nice vibe and that\u2019s because of its architecture. It sets you in the colonial times and it has some details that serves as a reminder of its Pre-hispanic heritage as well. However, it wasn\u2019t always like this. The town you will visit is often called the new Guatavita because the old one that existed from the 15th<\/sup> century disappeared under the water during the Sixties.\n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How did it happen? In order to build the Tolim\u00e9 dam for the purpose of improving the economy of the Bogot\u00e1 savannah, it was necessary to flood Guatavita. That happened around the year 1967.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new town was built and the inhabitants were relocated there. The spirit of the old town was still alive in certain details such as the white houses, clay tiles and wooden doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Outdoor activities are within easy reach: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nHorseback riding, camping, ecological walks, paragliding and other outdoor activities are an option here. Some of them can be done near the embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 reservoir) and others on the reservoir such as windsurfing and sport fishing. You can also go to the Cerro Montecillo y Montecilla (Montecillo and Montecilla hill) and walk up to its peak to have a beautiful view of the town.\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to visit Guatavita and enjoy its nice vibe? Tell me your experience when you get back! Have you been there? Share your experience in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep visiting Colture for more information on other nice places you can visit near Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a local business? Get in contact with us to be featured on our website!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Places around Bogot\u00e1: six reasons to visit Guatavita","post_excerpt":"If you haven\u2019t been to the Guatavita lagoon or to Guatavita, the town, I\u2019ll give you six reasons to do it. One of the most amazing places around Bogot\u00e1!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"guatavita","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-05-27 17:00:33","post_modified_gmt":"2019-05-27 22:00:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=1051","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_23"};

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We want highlight and bring together all the amazing things from the places that are dear to us!

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The basics:<\/h2><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Average temperature: <\/strong>14 degrees Celsius. centigrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How far? <\/strong>Approximately 73 km from Bogot\u00e1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long? <\/strong>Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes \u2013 1 hour 40 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I get there? <\/strong>There are three options to get to the town:  through Autopista Norte, v\u00eda La Calera<\/a> (La Calera route) or Autopista Sop\u00f3 (Sopo highway). The Terminal de Transporte de Bogot\u00e1<\/a> (Transport Terminal of Bogota)  website<\/a> can help you find the bus companies that go to Guatavita<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the lagoon:<\/h3>\nIf you go by car:\n\nTake the Autopista Norte (north highway<\/a>)<\/a>, and when you reach the detour of Sesquil\u00e9<\/a>, go towards Guatavita<\/a>. The lagoon is 8 kilometers down the road that emerges on the left after skirting the Embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 dam). The other option is to take a tour because it\u2019s not easy to get there on public transportation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus price to the town: <\/strong>COP $8,800 \/ USD $2,8 (approximately).\n

1. The delicious food: <\/strong><\/h2>\nWhen I went to Guatavita, I had lunch in a very typical and nice restaurant called Don Pas. There, I had one of the most traditional dishes of the town: la trucha (the trout). It was huge and I almost couldn\u2019t finish it, but it was so good that I made an extra effort to eat it all. If you like to please your palate, you have reason to come to this town. Besides the trout, you can also have Mute, a soup with different type of meats, Cuchuco, another soup in which the main ingredient is the wheat, or lamb. There are some drinks<\/a> you can also enjoy there: the corn Chicha and the Masato, which is made of corn and ibias, a kind of tuber. If you don\u2019t know what a tuber is, think of one of the most common foods in the world (potatoes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\"Places\r\n\r\n\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez\r\n

2. The Guatavita lagoon:\r\n<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Laguna de Guatavita (Guatavita lagoon) is a must see go in Colombia. It\u2019s funny because it\u2019s not located in Guatavita but in Sesquil\u00e9. There are three things I like about this experience. First of all, if you want to get to the lagoon, you have to walk a route that is surrounded by an amazing landscape. Second, the lagoon is absolutely beautiful. Three, some sources point out the Laguna de Guatavita as the place where the El Dorado<\/a> myth started. Isn\u2019t that cool? After you visit the lagoon, I recommend you visit Guatavita, the town, to have the whole experience. This is a full day plan, but you can also stay if you want to enjoy the town to the fullest.\n\n\n\n\n\n

3. You will learn about history: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Museo Ind\u00edgena<\/a> (Indigenous Museum) offers information about the Pre-hispanic times and it will help you understand the history of this territory. It has two rooms: in one of them, you\u2019ll learn about the rite around the lagoon that helped to create El Dorado myth. In the second one, there are ceramics and utensils related to the Chibcha culture. It\u2019s worth the visit if you want to know more about Guatavita\u00b4s fascinating past!\r\n\r\n \n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \r\n

4. The crafts are beautiful: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe town is known for its crafts and the artisans that offer their work at the Craft Center. Scarves, caps, gloves, sweaters\u2026 you can find a lot of traditional crochet clothing in Guatavita. They are made with acrylic yarn or with virgin wool and they are so colorful and look so comfy that you won\u2019t probably won\u2019t be able to resist buying something.\n\n\n\n

5. The picturesque architecture:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nGuatavita has a nice vibe and that\u2019s because of its architecture. It sets you in the colonial times and it has some details that serves as a reminder of its Pre-hispanic heritage as well. However, it wasn\u2019t always like this. The town you will visit is often called the new Guatavita because the old one that existed from the 15th<\/sup> century disappeared under the water during the Sixties.\n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How did it happen? In order to build the Tolim\u00e9 dam for the purpose of improving the economy of the Bogot\u00e1 savannah, it was necessary to flood Guatavita. That happened around the year 1967.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new town was built and the inhabitants were relocated there. The spirit of the old town was still alive in certain details such as the white houses, clay tiles and wooden doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Outdoor activities are within easy reach: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nHorseback riding, camping, ecological walks, paragliding and other outdoor activities are an option here. Some of them can be done near the embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 reservoir) and others on the reservoir such as windsurfing and sport fishing. You can also go to the Cerro Montecillo y Montecilla (Montecillo and Montecilla hill) and walk up to its peak to have a beautiful view of the town.\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to visit Guatavita and enjoy its nice vibe? Tell me your experience when you get back! Have you been there? Share your experience in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep visiting Colture for more information on other nice places you can visit near Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you haven\u2019t been to the Guatavita lagoon or to Guatavita, the town, I\u2019ll give you six reasons to do it. It\u2019s an experience full of nature, delicious food and even magic that you won\u2019t forget.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The basics:<\/h2><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Average temperature: <\/strong>14 degrees Celsius. centigrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How far? <\/strong>Approximately 73 km from Bogot\u00e1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long? <\/strong>Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes \u2013 1 hour 40 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I get there? <\/strong>There are three options to get to the town:  through Autopista Norte, v\u00eda La Calera<\/a> (La Calera route) or Autopista Sop\u00f3 (Sopo highway). The Terminal de Transporte de Bogot\u00e1<\/a> (Transport Terminal of Bogota)  website<\/a> can help you find the bus companies that go to Guatavita<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the lagoon:<\/h3>\nIf you go by car:\n\nTake the Autopista Norte (north highway<\/a>)<\/a>, and when you reach the detour of Sesquil\u00e9<\/a>, go towards Guatavita<\/a>. The lagoon is 8 kilometers down the road that emerges on the left after skirting the Embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 dam). The other option is to take a tour because it\u2019s not easy to get there on public transportation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus price to the town: <\/strong>COP $8,800 \/ USD $2,8 (approximately).\n

1. The delicious food: <\/strong><\/h2>\nWhen I went to Guatavita, I had lunch in a very typical and nice restaurant called Don Pas. There, I had one of the most traditional dishes of the town: la trucha (the trout). It was huge and I almost couldn\u2019t finish it, but it was so good that I made an extra effort to eat it all. If you like to please your palate, you have reason to come to this town. Besides the trout, you can also have Mute, a soup with different type of meats, Cuchuco, another soup in which the main ingredient is the wheat, or lamb. There are some drinks<\/a> you can also enjoy there: the corn Chicha and the Masato, which is made of corn and ibias, a kind of tuber. If you don\u2019t know what a tuber is, think of one of the most common foods in the world (potatoes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\"Places\r\n\r\n\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez\r\n

2. The Guatavita lagoon:\r\n<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Laguna de Guatavita (Guatavita lagoon) is a must see go in Colombia. It\u2019s funny because it\u2019s not located in Guatavita but in Sesquil\u00e9. There are three things I like about this experience. First of all, if you want to get to the lagoon, you have to walk a route that is surrounded by an amazing landscape. Second, the lagoon is absolutely beautiful. Three, some sources point out the Laguna de Guatavita as the place where the El Dorado<\/a> myth started. Isn\u2019t that cool? After you visit the lagoon, I recommend you visit Guatavita, the town, to have the whole experience. This is a full day plan, but you can also stay if you want to enjoy the town to the fullest.\n\n\n\n\n\n

3. You will learn about history: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Museo Ind\u00edgena<\/a> (Indigenous Museum) offers information about the Pre-hispanic times and it will help you understand the history of this territory. It has two rooms: in one of them, you\u2019ll learn about the rite around the lagoon that helped to create El Dorado myth. In the second one, there are ceramics and utensils related to the Chibcha culture. It\u2019s worth the visit if you want to know more about Guatavita\u00b4s fascinating past!\r\n\r\n \n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \r\n

4. The crafts are beautiful: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe town is known for its crafts and the artisans that offer their work at the Craft Center. Scarves, caps, gloves, sweaters\u2026 you can find a lot of traditional crochet clothing in Guatavita. They are made with acrylic yarn or with virgin wool and they are so colorful and look so comfy that you won\u2019t probably won\u2019t be able to resist buying something.\n\n\n\n

5. The picturesque architecture:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nGuatavita has a nice vibe and that\u2019s because of its architecture. It sets you in the colonial times and it has some details that serves as a reminder of its Pre-hispanic heritage as well. However, it wasn\u2019t always like this. The town you will visit is often called the new Guatavita because the old one that existed from the 15th<\/sup> century disappeared under the water during the Sixties.\n\n\n\n
\"Places
\u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How did it happen? In order to build the Tolim\u00e9 dam for the purpose of improving the economy of the Bogot\u00e1 savannah, it was necessary to flood Guatavita. That happened around the year 1967.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new town was built and the inhabitants were relocated there. The spirit of the old town was still alive in certain details such as the white houses, clay tiles and wooden doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Outdoor activities are within easy reach: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nHorseback riding, camping, ecological walks, paragliding and other outdoor activities are an option here. Some of them can be done near the embalse de Tomin\u00e9 (Tomin\u00e9 reservoir) and others on the reservoir such as windsurfing and sport fishing. You can also go to the Cerro Montecillo y Montecilla (Montecillo and Montecilla hill) and walk up to its peak to have a beautiful view of the town.\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to visit Guatavita and enjoy its nice vibe? Tell me your experience when you get back! Have you been there? Share your experience in the comments section below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep visiting Colture for more information on other nice places you can visit near Bogot\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Are you a local business? Get in c<\/a>ontact with us<\/a> to be featured on our website!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Colombian gastronomy: my rediscovery of the ajiaco","post_excerpt":"I\u2019ve enjoyed Ajiaco my whole life. However, since I arrived to Bogot\u00e1, I\u2019ve rediscovered this very typical Colombian soup and made it part of my daily life.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ajiaco","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-09-12 15:43:56","post_modified_gmt":"2019-09-12 20:43:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/colture.co\/?p=2236","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1823,"post_author":"14","post_date":"2018-12-01 12:00:03","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-01 17:00:03","post_content":"You might already know that Monserrate hill is one of the Bogot\u00e1 hotspots. However, it becomes a true must-go every Christmas season when it\u2019s full of lights. It literally shines!<\/b>\n\nWhen I came to Bogot\u00e1 in 2009 with my family to spend the Christmas holiday, we decided to take a Christmas Lights tour. One of the main attractions of this activity was visiting <\/span>Monserrate<\/span><\/a>, which has been lit up completely since 2001 (before that, just the temple was illuminated). We had already been there during daytime, but we were sure it wasn\u2019t the same. \u00a0<\/span>\n\nWe were right. It was completely different and completely amazing. For that reason, since I arrived here in 2014, I try to visit Monserrate each December. Every year, Christmas lights take over every corner and it\u2019s simply magical. If you haven\u2019t had the experience, I truly recommend it to you. Here are some great activities that will be there this year that you can\u2019t miss!<\/span>\n

Inauguration Day<\/b><\/h2>\n\"Monserrate\" \u00a9 Photograph by Joanna Ruiz M\u00e9ndez[\/caption]\n\nDo you want to know an easy way to get into the Christmas vibe? You can do it by attending this event!<\/span>\n\nThe inauguration of the Christmas lighting on the Monserrate hill will be on December 1, 2018. It starts at 6:30 p.m. with the performance of the Banda Sinf\u00f3nica Salesiana del Ni\u00f1o Jes\u00fas (Salesian Symphonic Band of the Child Jesus). At 7:00 p.m., there will be a fireworks show and everything will light up!<\/span>\n\nThis year\u2019s lighting concept will be <\/span>the singing of the angels<\/span><\/i> and it will last until January 12, 2019. If you don\u2019t want to miss the inauguration, here\u2019s a tip: arrive at 5 p.m. or so because that day Monserrate receives more visitors than usual and it might get a bit crowded.<\/span>\n

Celebrating Velitas<\/b><\/h2>\nYou might already know that D\u00eda de las Velitas (Day of the Little Candles) is celebrated on December 7. That day, there will be a Marian ceremony -focused on Virgin Mary- and a chorus of the <\/span>M\u00fasica en Los Templos <\/span><\/a>(Music at the Temples) foundation at Monserrate. If you want to connect with the religious side of this season, this is a good way to do it. <\/span>\n

Novenas<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\nThese Catholic gatherings are a tradition in Colombia. If you have the chance to attend one at Monserrate, you will be at the heart of Christmas in Bogot\u00e1! From December 16 to 23, 2019, the Novena will start at 6:00 p.m. every day. There will be music and, again, the beautiful lighting of Monserrate. The first day of Novena, it will be a fireworks show too. <\/span>\n

About schedule and tickets:<\/b><\/h2>\n

Cableway:<\/strong><\/h3>\n