A laguna é considerada um lugar
sagrado para o povo Muisca, uma civilização pré-colombiana da região central
andina, que era reconhecida pelo seu trabalho na agricultura, tecelagem e ourivesaria
e que foi dizimada pelos espanhóis no século XVI. São muitas histórias e lendas
contadas durante o trajeto e ao chegar na lagoa a paisagem reafirma toda a mística
do lugar. É uma lagoa circular, de cor esmeralda em uma depressão de rochas
ricas em minerais que contribuem para a sua tonalidade.
O tempo estava nublado, frio e com uma
garoa, que deixou a subida um pouco mais escorregadia. Ao chegar na lagoa o
vento estava forte, mas de repente o sol resolveu sair entre as nuvens e a
vista trouxeram uma sensação de paz e tranquilidade impressionante. Foi um
passeio maravilhoso.
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For those
visiting Bogotá, it is well worth setting aside a day to explore the areas
surrounding the capital. One excellent destination is Laguna Guatavita, located
in the municipalities of Sesquilé and Guatavita in the department of
Cundinamarca, about 60 km from the city. Beyond the site's natural beauty, the
simple act of leaving the city's bustle behind to immerse oneself in the rural
Andean landscape makes the trip worthwhile. Along the way, you pass fields of
flowers, potatoes, peas, and carrots, as well as dairy farms, creating a
setting that blends nature, culture, and tranquility.
Today,
Laguna Guatavita lies within a protected area—the "Reserva Forestal
Protectora-Productora" (Protective-Productive Forest Reserve)—managed by the
Regional Autonomous Corporation in partnership with the indigenous community of
Sesquilé. Upon arriving at the park entrance, visitors form small groups and
are taken to a ceremonial house ("chunzua"), where an indigenous guide shares
the region's history and introduces the Muisca language ("mwɨska") and the tour
itinerary. The hike takes approximately one hour at an altitude of around 3,100
meters above sea level. Consequently, it is important to make a few stops along
the way to allow your body to acclimatize; these pauses also offer a chance to
learn more about the páramo ecosystem—a type of vegetation unique to the
mountainous regions of South America (specifically the tropical Andes) and
characterized by plants such as frailejones. Furthermore, the view from the
mountaintop is magnificent.
The lagoon
is considered a sacred site by the Muisca people, a pre-Columbian civilization
from the central Andean region. Renowned for their skills in agriculture,
weaving, and goldsmithing, the Muisca were decimated by the Spanish in the 16th
century. Many stories and legends are shared during the hike, and upon reaching
the lagoon, the landscape itself reinforces the site's mystical atmosphere. It
is a circular, emerald-colored lagoon set in a depression of mineral-rich rocks
that contribute to its hue.
The weather
was overcast and cold, with a drizzle that made the climb a bit more slippery.
Upon reaching the lagoon, the wind was strong, but suddenly the sun broke
through the clouds, and the view evoked an impressive sense of peace and
tranquility. It was a wonderful hikking.












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