Guatavita
Colombia · Departamento de CundinamarcaCO
Municipality and town in Cundinamarca, Colombia
Guatavita is a municipality and town of Colombia in the Guavio Province of the department of Cundinamarca. Guatavita is located 75 km northeast of the capital Bogotá. It borders Sesquilé and Machetá in the north, Gachetá and Junín in the east, Guasca in the south and in the west are Tocancipá and Gachancipá.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 6,963
- Coordinates
- 4.937, -73.833
- Timezone
- America/Bogota
- Elevation
- 2668 m
Overview of Guatavita
Part of Departamento de Cundinamarca, Colombia, Guatavita is a small settlement. Population figures land around 6,963. The altitude here is around 2,668 m. A useful hint when you budget your days. Visitors mostly come here for culture, nature and adventure. Sitting in the northern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern.
Things to do in Guatavita
Culture in Guatavita
(4)Culture lovers get Mines, Monuments, Museums and Religious Sites. All of it is drawn from Guatavita's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nature in Guatavita
(4)For nature, expect Lakes, Natural Places, Nature and Wildlife. Plan them together and you have a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Guatavita.
Adventure in Guatavita
(2)The adventure shortlist for Guatavita: Adventure Parks and Off Road Trails. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Guatavita. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Guatavita
(2)Looking for sports? Guatavita has Biking and Trail Running. Plan them together and you have a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Guatavita.
Family in Guatavita
(1)Guatavita's family entries include Playgrounds. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Guatavita. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Guatavita
(1)Guatavita records Kayaking under water sports. Everything listed here comes from what Guatavita is actually tagged with. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Guatavita
Off-peak visits still work, thanks to culture and food. For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot. Coast and water plans belong in June to September.
Getting there & around
Reaching Guatavita is easiest with a car once you are in Departamento de Cundinamarca. Guatavita runs on America/Bogota time.
Similar destinations
Places near Guatavita that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Guatavita known for?
- In Departamento de Cundinamarca, Colombia, Guatavita stands out for culture, nature and adventure. That mix defines the typical visit to this 6,963-strong destination.
- What can you do in Guatavita?
- Options in Guatavita run to Mines, Monuments, Museums, Religious Sites and Lakes — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Guatavita?
- Off-peak visits still work, thanks to culture and food. For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot. Coast and water plans belong in June to September.
- Where is Guatavita located?
- You will find Guatavita in Departamento de Cundinamarca, Colombia. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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