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Full Day to the Guatavita Lagoon and Jaime Duque Park
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Full day (1 day)
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10 hours
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Spanish / English
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1 passenger
Full Day to the Guatavita Lagoon and Jaime Duque Park
Escape from the bustle of Bogotá and explore the legendary and sacred lagoon of the Cacique de Guatavita!
Starting point
- We will receive you at your place of accommodation.
Itinerary
Día 1
TOUR TO THE JAIME DUQUE AND GUATAVITA THEME PARK
- Escape from the bustle of Bogotá and explore the legendary and sacred lagoon of the Cacique de Guatavita, we will pick you up at your hotel or place of accommodation at 8 am and we will begin our journey to the town of Guatavita.
- Located at 3,100 meters above sea level, in the jurisdiction of the municipality of Sesquilé, a former Chibcha chiefdom, is the Guatavita lagoon, the most famous of the sacred lagoons of this pre-Columbian culture because in it the legendary rite of El Dorado was staged, which had place each time a new chief was enthroned and consisted of the entrance of the new naked chief to the lagoon, mounted on a raft, to immerse himself in its waters.
- At the same time the subjects threw small golden statuettes called tunjos. For this reason, the lagoon has been the subject of numerous dives in different historical periods, all in order to rescue the supposed treasures that are hidden under its waters. The monumental northern gap in the crater that contains it corresponds precisely to an attempt to drain it.
- The park has a great attraction for national and foreign visitors, which is contemplative tourism, where the spell of the Legend of Dorado is enclosed, which, through history, has told the rituals that the natives performed to their gods bathing in gold and plunging into the lagoon to offer his most valuable treasures.
- This legend, which is part of our millenary beliefs and cultural roots, can be lived through a walk along the path that leads to the lagoon, at the top of the mountain and at the maximum height of which there is a majestic view of the impeccable green. of the nature of the region. In the first part of the tour, we find a Chunzua or ceremonial house that represents the sacred place for the indigenous people, which they used as a sacred place for ceremonies and rituals. A wonderful replica that transports the visitor to the time when our ancestors lived.
- Upon arrival at the lagoon and during a two-hour tour a native English or Spanish-speaking 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 crater rim to see the Guatavita lagoon. walking through the reserve listening to the story of the legend of "El Dorado" and the culture of the Muisca Indians.
- After leaving the lagoon, you will visit the town of Guatavita to explore the architecture and environment, including the city's bullring and enjoy its beautiful architecture of old and cobbled streets, beautiful houses with white walls and clay roofs are the Tribute to Old Guatavita, a town that lies silently under the Tominé Reservoir. and particular shape of their houses of a single color.
- This tour in a private transport and with the ease of stopping in the places where you want, taking photos, and seeing the landscape of the Tominé Dam, then you will enjoy a delicious typical lunch.
- Then we went to Jaime Duque park towards the municipality of Tocancipá, The emblematic Colombian theme park is a reflection of a man who dreamed of making his compatriots fall in love with the beauty of his country.
- Located about 35 minutes from Bogotá. Leaving Bogotá to the north, the Jaime Duque park, developed and inaugurated on February 27, 1983, wanted to create a cultural and recreational space for the whole family, 80 meters long by 60 meters wide.
- In a natural environment. The attractions of the Jaime Duque Park are distributed throughout more than 100 hectares of land, in the middle of lakes, wetlands, high Andean forest, meadows and gardens.
- Additionally it is surrounded by an additional 80 hectares planted with thousands of trees of different species. His environmental work was recognized with the silver seal of the 2010 Environmental Responsibility Award and was considered by the Discovery Living & Travel Channel as one of the best centers of its kind in Latin America in its Top Five program.
- Show a diversity of attractions that can be enjoyed by everyone, in a guided tour in the largest theme park in Colombia with historical, architectural, technological and environmental scenarios. When visiting it, it offers the visitor educational and fun information.
Recreational Attractions.
- Fantasy One Thousand and One Nights: Tour that takes place in boats where the stories of Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves are represented.
- Iron City: A whole fantasy world in an amusement park with a roller coaster, slides, planes, bumper cars, ferris wheels, among other attractions.
- Water Bikes: Located throughout the lake area that surrounds the park.
Their monuments:
- Monument to God: the best known and symbol of the park, representing the hand of God that supports the world with 750 tons and 38 meters high.
- Monument to Nationality: A tribute to the forgers of our country where the craftsman, the intellectual, the worker, the slave and the soldier are.
- Mythological Fountain: A fountain adorned by the mythological beings of the various cultures in the world.
- Zoo in the Jaime Duque Park: The Jaime Duque Park in association with the University of La Salle, created a zoo within the recreational center, to support the conservation of the animal species of Colombia, a space for multiple scientific investigations, as well as an attraction tourist for its visitors.
- Its main species: mammals (lions, bengal tiger, butterfly jaguar, spectacled bear, gray fox, among others), its reptiles such as (pollero wolf, babillas and boas) and its birds (Caribbean flamingo, water hen, macaw , gray eagle).
Other attractions include:
- The World's Costumes Exhibition.
- The fantasy of a thousand and one nights.
- Dante's Castle with scenes from the classic work of world literature written by Dante Alighieri 700 years ago, in a tour of scenes depicting Virgil's passage through the circles of hell.
- Low impact family rides.
- The Monorail It takes a scenic drive through the park and the zoo.
- The museum of man in the universe. In 113 scenarios, the most important moments in the history of man and the universe from its origin to the conquest of the moon are presented through paintings and sculptures in a guided tour, divided into two stages with an average duration of 40 minutes each. a.
- After enjoying the park we drive back to Bogotá and drop you off at your hotel or the place of your choice
Include
- Private transport
- Bilingual Logistics Support
- Tickets to the Guatavita Lagoon
- Tickets to Jaime Duque Theme Park
- Typical Lunch
- Travel Assistance Insurance
- Hydration
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips
Activities
- Bird watching (incluida)
- Flora, wildlife observation (incluida)
- Hike, trekking (incluida)
- Cultural visits (incluida)
- Guided visits (incluida)
- Historical visits (incluida)
Notes
- Confirmation will be made at the time of booking
- It is not recommended for people with heart problems or other medical conditions.
- This activity operates in most weather conditions.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Cancellations policy
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