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Follow the signs from the main highway between Sesquile and Guatavita to the ticket area. There are a number of places that will offer parking, go to the end and park at the gate. Parking is free, however the attendant certainly appreciated something. They only spoke Spanish, however the guide was excellent and everyone was very nice. Us old folks get a good discount. The trip up to the lake is maybe 1 1/2 Km. The first 2/3 is a nice paved path. The last is a steep accent with about 100 stair steps interspersed with a steep path. If your not used to the altitude it will take a bit to get up. The guide will leave you at the top to make your way along the top. There is only one trail and we had no problems. There will be a couple of guards along the way. On the way back as you exit the park you have the opportunity to take a bus back to the parking, it was reasonable and I would recommend as the path back was 3.5 KM on a one lane dirt road. They sold the tickets at a small kiosk next the restaurant at the end of trial where it meets the road.

Guatavita is a magical place to enjoy the nature and The Muiscas´ history. Is a place where tradition is ever present. You can visit: The Indian Museum, good restaurants, the food is very delicious, there are some drinks you can also enjoy. And The sacred Guatavita Lagoon is a one of those places that not traveller should fail to visit.

The Lagoon Guativita was a great side trip. Wonderful facility - the hosts have done a terrific job to restore and preserve the sacred grounds despite opening for tourism. The town center is pretty, well kept and obvious that they are proud of their community.