Guatavita Lagoon with Muisca Indigenous Storyteller | Kalaira
7 Hours

Guatavita Lagoon with Muisca Indigenous Storyteller

  • Muisca Indigenous Storyteller
  • 3119 m
  • Main Square of Sesquilé
  • Spanish

Description

The experience to the Lagoon of Cacique Guatavita, guided by indigenous leaders from the Mhuysqa Chuta fa Aba Reservation – the children of corn, and the storytelling of their cosmovision, the TYGUA AÏE – Eagle Path experience, will immerse participants in the mystical atmosphere of the Guatavita Lagoon, the navel of the world. This legendary place is filled with history and myths, such as the secret of El Dorado. It also offers the opportunity to participate in traditional activities, visit ceremonial houses, and learn about the history and worldview of the reservation.

Grade C

Grade C 40%

Muisca Trip Overview

Mural Street

Activity: Learn about the Mhuysqa Indigenous worldview
Difficulty: Low
Distance: 200 meters
Time: 1 hour

Mhuysqa Chuta fa Aba Reservation – the children of corn

Activity: Hike, cultural activities, and meals at the reservation
Difficulty: Low
Distance: 4 km (round trip)
Maximum Altitude: 2700 meters above sea level
Temperature: 9 to 13°C
Time: 2 hours

Lagoon of Cacique Guatavita

Activity: Trekking
Difficulty: Low
Distance: 2 km
Maximum Altitude: 3119 m.

Cultural activities included in this experience are:
 1. Immersive and interpretive circuit to ceremonial places and representative spaces such as the Ie Canuca Misua Path – the path that crosses dreams, Cuca, Ceremonial Houses, Temazcal, Qusmuy, and the Water House.
 2. Word circle around the fire in the Qusmuy.
 3. Payment ritual.
 4. Palabreo: origin of the Temazcal Ceremony.
 5. Myths of the origin of the Guatavita Lagoon.

  • Interpretive tour of the Lagoon of Cacique Guatavita.
  • Visit the Muisca Indigenous Reservation of Sesquilé, the Children of Corn (Mhuysqa Chuta fa Aba Reservation).
  • Immersion in the ceremonial places of the community.
  • Interpretive tour of each of the cosmogony murals by the Muisca indigenous artists in the town of Sesquilé.

Itinerary

Introduction of the logistical team at the Main Park of Sesquilé.

Interpretive tour of each of the cosmogony murals by the Mhuysqa indigenous artists in the town of Sesquilé.

Hike from the square to the Mhuysqa Chuta fa Aba Reservation – the children of corn. Hiking within the reservation.

Traditional snack prepared by the women of the community.

Walk along the IE CANUCA MISUA path (the path that crosses dreams) and visit the ceremonial houses. Includes palabreo of the origin of the temazcal ceremony.

Circle to share words in the Qusmuy (ceremonial house of the reservation) and payment ritual.

For lunch, we offer a pre-selected menu with a vegetarian option of traditional cuisine, prepared with local products by the women of the community.

Included transport from the indigenous reservation to the Guatavita Lagoon.

Interpretive tour of the Lagoon of Cacique Guatavita, guided by a Muisca indigenous storyteller who will explain the history and sacred significance of the lagoon for the community.

Included transport from the Guatavita Lagoon to the initial meeting point at the Main Park of Sesquilé.

Cost

Includes

  • Guide from the Muisca Chuta fa Aba Reservation - the children of corn.
  • Snack.
  • Lunch.
  • Medical assistance insurance.
  • Ancestral token as a memento of the experience.
  • Internal transport to the Guatavita Lagoon.

Excludes

  • Breakfast.
  • Entrance fee to the Guatavita Lagoon.

Location

Meeting point is at the main square of Sesquilé.

Hike FAQs

The easiest way to get to Sesquilé from Bogotá is to go to the North Transport Terminal and take the bus to Sesquilé.

This experience does not include the traditional medicine of the Muisca indigenous community, the Hosqa IE. However, you can see the Temazcal experience which does include it. The cleansing ceremony with tobacco and cotton does not involve consuming it.

The indigenous community loves receiving visits from the whole family. Keep in mind that it is a mountain and the walk is uphill. It is recommended that if you come with children, they should be older than 7 years.

Of course, your pet will be very happy to receive the beautiful energy of the place.

Date Availability

Every day from Monday to Sunday. We can organize your visit for any day of the week.

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    Reviews

    Pamela Ruth
    Pamela Ruth
    mayo de 2024
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    I arrived late but they accomodated me well. Guide suggested my taxi take us up hill to save time and it is really up the hill and at high altitude @2600 m so taxi really helped. Still got a nice walk around their villagr and good explanation of their world view in communal hut. As a bonus my young guide told me why the muisga skeleton in the bogota gold museum had her wrists tied and put up under her chin. Skeleton was bundled in a bag and I thought it was to prevent her getting out of woven sack and roaming as ghost.Nope. She was buried in fetal position and placed back in mother earth like baby. Also he told me what some pictographs I had seen at El Abra day before meant. Not touristy and good iour if you like to learn native lore as I do.
    Carlos Arturo Rodriguez Duran
    Carlos Arturo Rodriguez Duran
    a year ago
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    Being guided by someone native to an indigenous tribe was a spectacular experience. It really makes you experience the museum in a different way and learn a lot about the customs of the tribe.
    Javier Alejandro
    Javier Alejandro
    marzo de 2024
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    I really like it! It's a mixture between a spiritual experience and a touristic one. We were impressed with the wisdom and dedication they had. I greatly recommend it for anyone interested in getting in touch with the pre-Hispanic roots of Colombia and Latin America overall . I would love to go back with more people!
    Kangel marie
    Kangel marie
    a year ago
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    Temazcal ceremony and the private tour by Kalaira was an incredible and unique opportunity in my path, meeting ancestral Muisca community is a unique experience in Colombia. One in a lifetime experience with an spiritual guide is such and amazing experience. This is the real temazcal ceremony, you don't need to look somewhere else other than Kalaira.
    Maria Diaz Donato
    Maria Diaz Donato
    a year ago
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    Thank you Kalaira for allowing me to live this wonderful experience, with a beautiful group and with the Muisca community in Sesquile. I honor the brotherhood of men, women and children who pursue a spiritual life, based on unity, creative work and the contemplation and care of nature. Thank you, thank you, thank you 🤩
    Ana
    Ana
    marzo de 2024
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    Amazing experience! Thank you Toti for all the knowledge you shared with us. We truly enjoyed it.
    Ryan
    Ryan
    abril de 2024
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    Great place
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    Grade

    Description

    Length

    Elevation Gain

    Terrain

    Altitude

    Experience

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Example

    A+

    Extremely Difficult

    More than 30 km (19 miles)

    More than 1,500 m (4,900 feet)

    Very steep terrain, light climbing, areas without defined trails

    More than 4,000 m (13,100 feet)

    Excellent physical condition, extensive experience, technical skills

    Excellent endurance, strength, and altitude acclimatization

    High mountain peak ascents

    A

    Very Difficult

    20-30 km (12-19 miles)

    1,000-1,500 m (3,300-4,900 feet)

    Steep terrain, river crossings, possible snow

    3,000-4,000 m (10,000-13,100 feet)

    Very good physical condition, significant experience

    Very good endurance, strength, and altitude acclimatization

    Alpine traverses, high-altitude trekking

    B+

    Difficult

    15-20 km (9-12 miles)

    500-1,000 m (1,650-3,300 feet)

    Less defined trails, steep sections, rocky or uneven terrain

    2,500-3,000 m (8,200-10,000 feet)

    Good physical condition, hiking experience

    Good endurance and strength, familiarity with moderate altitudes

    Full-day mountain hikes

    B

    Moderately Difficult

    10-15 km (6-9 miles)

    300-500 m (1,000-1,650 feet)

    Marked trails but rocky or with steep inclines

    1,500-2,500 m (5,000-8,200 feet)

    Reasonable physical condition, some experience

    Moderate physical condition, adequate endurance and strength

    National park hikes

    C

    Moderate

    5-10 km (3-6 miles)

    200-300 m (650-1,000 feet)

    Well-marked trails, moderate inclines

    Up to 1,500 m (5,000 feet)

    Not much experience needed, good physical condition

    Basic physical condition, some endurance

    Nature area hikes, hill trails

    D

    Easy

    3-5 km (2-3 miles)

    100-200 m (330-650 feet)

    Well-maintained trails, generally flat or with gentle slopes

    Generally at low altitudes

    No experience needed, basic physical condition

    Minimum physical condition, suitable for beginners

    Local park walks

    E

    Beginner

    Less than 3 km (less than 2 miles)

    Less than 100 m (less than 330 feet)

    Paved trails or easy paths

    Very low altitudes

    No experience or great physical condition needed

    Suitable for anyone, including children and elderly

    Urban trails or park walks

    Grade

    A+

    Description

    Extremely Difficult

    Length

    More than 30 km (19 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    More than 1,500 m (4,900 feet)

    Terrain

    Very steep terrain, light climbing, areas without defined trails

    Altitude

    More than 4,000 m (13,100 feet)

    Experience

    Excellent physical condition, extensive experience, technical skills

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Excellent endurance, strength, and altitude acclimatization

    Example

    High mountain peak ascents

    Grade

    A

    Description

    Very Difficult

    Length

    20-30 km (12-19 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    1,000-1,500 m (3,300-4,900 feet)

    Terrain

    Steep terrain, river crossings, possible snow

    Altitude

    3,000-4,000 m (10,000-13,100 feet)

    Experience

    Very good physical condition, significant experience

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Very good endurance, strength, and altitude acclimatization

    Example

    Alpine traverses, high-altitude trekking

    Grade

    B+

    Description

    Difficult

    Length

    15-20 km (9-12 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    500-1,000 m (1,650-3,300 feet)

    Terrain

    Less defined trails, steep sections, rocky or uneven terrain

    Altitude

    2,500-3,000 m (8,200-10,000 feet)

    Experience

    Good physical condition, hiking experience

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Good endurance and strength, familiarity with moderate altitudes

    Example

    Full-day mountain hikes

    Grade

    B

    Description

    Moderately Difficult

    Length

    10-15 km (6-9 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    300-500 m (1,000-1,650 feet)

    Terrain

    Marked trails but rocky or with steep inclines

    Altitude

    1,500-2,500 m (5,000-8,200 feet)

    Experience

    Reasonable physical condition, some experience

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Moderate physical condition, adequate endurance and strength

    Example

    National park hikes

    Grade

    C

    Description

    Moderate

    Length

    5-10 km (3-6 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    200-300 m (650-1,000 feet)

    Terrain

    Well-marked trails, moderate inclines

    Altitude

    Up to 1,500 m (5,000 feet)

    Experience

    Not much experience needed, good physical condition

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Basic physical condition, some endurance

    Example

    Nature area hikes, hill trails

    Grade

    D

    Description

    Easy

    Length

    3-5 km (2-3 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    100-200 m (330-650 feet)

    Terrain

    Well-maintained trails, generally flat or with gentle slopes

    Altitude

    Generally at low altitudes

    Experience

    No experience needed, basic physical condition

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Minimum physical condition, suitable for beginners

    Example

    Local park walks

    Grade

    E

    Description

    Beginner

    Length

    Less than 3 km (less than 2 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    Less than 100 m (less than 330 feet)

    Terrain

    Paved trails or easy paths

    Altitude

    Very low altitudes

    Experience

    No experience or great physical condition needed

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Suitable for anyone, including children and elderly

    Example

    Urban trails or park walks