After getting a tour and a history of the lake, my friends Diana, Falipe and I took a walk around the city of Guatavita. This original, ancient city was eventually turned into a reservoir about 50 years. Now, the reservoir is a main source of water for the region. The new city of Guatavita is located only about a 20-minute drive from Laguna de Guatavita. It is a touristy town with many novelty shops and activities that you can do around that area and on the lake/reservoir. Many of the restaurants offer rabbit and lamb entrees, and many of the shops sell products made out of wool (scarfs, and shawls) and rabbit fur (gloves, and coin purses). The new town of Guatavita also has a small museum, displaying the history of the town and the indigenous Muisca Indians of the area.
Here are some photos:
To read more about my Guatavita trip and how it is related to the Legend of El Dorado click here.
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